Hello,
I've posted before, but I think it's time for me to really introduce myself. My name is Leah, and I'm 25 years old. I'm married (see my wedding pictures when I was 155 lb. ~ http://www.galaga6846leah.homestead.com/chuck.html )

Anyway, I've never been skinny-skinny, I've always been over 135, but as of the last three years (after I got married), my weight has gone up to almost 200 lb!!!!!!! I carry it well- most people can't believe how much I really weigh. I can't fit into anything though. My size 14s are starting to get tighter and tighter, and I'm developing a double chin.

I never thought in a million years I would be going on the Atkin's diet! I have always been a strong believer in the eat, drink and be merry concept. I always considered life too short to worry about the things I eat! HA! Life is too short to feel uncomfortable because your stomach protrudes over the waist of your pants! Life is too short to shop in the plus-size department (thankfully, I hadn't reached that point yet). Life is too short to feel tired. Life is too short to worry about how other's percieve you because you're overweight!
So, I'm about 5'8" tall, and about 182... and my goal is to be about 150!

It's been almost a week, and my clothes are already starting to fit looser!

Last night, I bought Ketostrips, because I wanted to have proof of my ketosis. HA! Not even a trace. I'm really bummed out about that one. Oh well, I'll keep you posted.

Thanks.

PS- My favorite low carb snack is beef sticks and pork rinds... but I LOVE the low carb chocolates. I'm going to have to cut down on those though.