Hello! I am a newcomer to the list. I have been trying to stick to the Atkins diet for 3 months now. I seem to have better days than others, but my doctor recommended a low carb eating plan for some health issues. I've lost and kept off about 25 pounds over the last 4 years, but I really would like to lose another 45.

Hi axlnova glad tro have you aboard you will find that you will have good days and bad days, just remember to drink plenty of water that is the key to your success. Keep up the good work and it will only get better.

thats awesome U have kept off 25 pounds in 4 years. I have been maintaining on Atkins now for 4 months but I think when I reach to year mark I will have cause to celebrate. Glad U have found our forum.!

Hi there
I'm looking for a sort of slimming buddy - somone with roughly the same statistics (I know you're lighter thn me at present) and with a similar goal. The idea is we write daily to keep each other going. What do you say? Are you interested? Let me know

Last Chance

Hi Happy

Glad you want to talk. I have a journal running so you could catch me there. Why don't you start one too? then hopefuly we'll be able to talk to each other and have lots of others to talk to too? Tell me about your life. You can see amoubt mine on my journal.

Great to have a slimming partner!

LastChance

Ok, this is my first post and it's all pretty darned confusing... but I want to be here! I'm determined to lose this alien blob stuck to my stomach. I lost 9 lbs once on the Atkins diet. I know it works. I just want to know how to stick with it.
I know if I have a buddy I can be totally honest with each day, it will help a lot!
I need to lose 35 lbs. I'm walking 2 miles... but only when it's warm enough. I do have a towel rack err.. Nordic trac.
Please write back. Thanks

LouLou--

I also have a TowelRack....lol....ya know what though, its a great machine, i pull mine out to the living room, and watch TV while I work out, i do 30 minutes of moderate exersize on that 4 times a week, its a great tool, and remember that when your in ketosis that all the energy you are using is from your ketones -- which is your fat melting away, so if that isnt motivation, i dont know what is

Welcome Alxnova,
It's great that you have lost 25 pounds and kept it off! I know that with your determination and the awesome support of this board, you can and will get the rest of the weight off for good too!!! Why don't you start a journal so we know where to find you. You can post your menus or just your thoughts. It's a great place to go back to to see how far you have come.

later,
Heather