good morning everyone. I am new to this board but not new to atkins. I started atkins in feb. of 2000 weighing 221 pounds and a size 24. I lost about 80 pounds and got down to size 6 then last year had some major hormonal problems which caused weight gain. I probably gained about 30 pounds do to that (was still eating right most the time). I then had a hysterectomy in december of last year. got back on plan in January, but had a hard time sticking to it consistently. I would stick to it a couple weeks then bam. go off again. I did manage to only gain another 10 or so. mostly maintained until school got ou. (my mom passed away in April which caused me to go off the plan for a bit also) I have been on good since June 20th and started an exercise (weights and cardio) 3 times a week too. gotta get back down to that size 6 now. no cheats for the summer for me this year.

nice to meet you.

Hello and welcome,

Congratulations on your success with Atkins!

You found a great place for information and support I would suggest that you start your own journal...a great place to meet people and to give and get support

Come visit and see what it is all about

Take care