Hi everybody! My name is Sondra, and I'm from the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. I'm new to the forum, but just found you today and am sooo happy that I did. I've been doing Atkins for about 7 months now and have lost about 50 pounds, but have been on a stall for almost 8 weeks or better. I think I've been overindulging in legal foods. I must admit that I've been a slacker when it comes to counting my carbs. I have no idea what my CCL is, but I have always felt that I was extremely "carb-sensitive" and couldn't handle very many at all. I have most likely been using too many convenience foods, plus I've been misled by some so-called low-carb products only to find after reading the label that one tiny little treat bar is considered to be 3 servings! What an eye opener!! I teach elementary school, and having had the success that I've experienced thus far, I know very well how much better I feel when I am eating right. I must stick with it to keep up my energy level in order to keep up with the kids! Staying with this WOE keeps me in check. My BP stays normal (with meds) on the plan, but when I was off the plan it went way high even with the meds. I hope when more of the weight comes off, I'll be able to toss the meds altogether! I've not cheated consciously even once since starting, but am going to make a more resolved effort to get back to basics and see if I can get the loss moving again. Goodness! I've rambled on & on, and this was just an introductory letter! Sorry to get so "chatty", it just feels great to be among other people who know the plight! I'll hush for now! Thanks for being here!

Hi Sondra,

Welcome to TDC!

And congrats on your weight loss so far - that's terrific.

Rocky

Hi Sondra,

Welcome to the TDC. Congrats on the 50 pounds and I am sure you can kick-start those losses again. All the best and come back often.

Hiya Sondra!!!!!
Don't feel bad...I'm the same way...My body just doesn't like *any* frankenfoods...I'm hoping to tolerate some on maintenance.

Sondra, welcome!

This is a great place to get lots of motivation and coming in each day helps keep me focused on eating properly and keeping on plan.

Congrats on your success so far!

Valerie

Hi, Sondra...welcome to our group! Sounds like you have had a lot of success, and I look forward to getting to know you

Hi Sondra, welcome to the board. congrats on your wonderful progress so far!

Welcome Sondra!! Feel free to be as chatty as you like!!!

Hi Sondra! Welcome! Congratulations on the 50 pound loss! You are doing great. And this is definitely a great place to keep you motivated! Glad you found the forum.

Hi Sondra so glad you joined us - you are doing terrific Welcome

Sondra welcome to TDC. We can always use another looser here. Congratulations on weight loss thus far.

Hi Sondra! You've found a great place for inspiration and motivation! I come here avery day and find answers to questions that I never knew I had! Congrats on your loss so far!

My DH has been doing Atkins with me and his BP has gone way down - almost normal now and his doc has cut his meds in half and told him after he loses a little more he can go off of them completely. It's amazing what this WOE can do!

Thanks everybody, for the kind welcome. I did get brave this morning and step on the scales just to see if during this stall, perhaps I'd gained some of my weight back. NOPE!!! I was thrilled to see that it had stayed just where I left it! Now, if only I could get this body jump-started again and get back on the losing track. I've had a really good day though. I have realized that I am not taking in nearly as much water as I should. It's sort of gotten pushed aside and forgotten. I'm going to fill a big-big-big glass and keep it with me so I'll keep drinking!

You all are truly a God-send! Thanks,
Ozarkslady

Welcome! Congratulations on your weight loss....you've done fantastic!
Keep it up and post often.

welcome! and congrats on the 50 lbs you've already lost.