Just wanted to take a minute to say hello and introduce myself personally to the TDC! I did post an Introduction on the Main Intro forum, and Shannon was kind enough to welcome me and suggest that I may want to visit here. I'm so glad she did - thanks, Shannon!

Anyway, the condensed version: just started Atkins on 1/29/03 and at last weigh-in (Monday) was down 11.5 lbs. Yay!

Have been on numerous other programs, but can honestly say I have never felt as good as I do right now. This forum is wonderful; it's so nice to have other LCers to laugh, cry and vent with. I joined the One Year Club and am looking forward to getting to know all of you better.

Thanks!

Hi Ellie - I'm new too, and glad to be in such good company. Congrat's on your great start!

Hi there.

Well done on your fantastic loss. I have to say that when I started Atkins 5 weeks ago I was a little sceptical. Over here in Scotland most of the focus has been on negative things to do with the diet. I had a headache for about 2 hours. That was the extent of the negative side. I now feel like I have so much energy. I am not quite so hungry, ang food is no longer the most important part of my life. Why don't you start a journal and record your progress. There are so many kind people on this forum that will give you all the support you need. Anyway well done and keep it going.

Best Wishes

Kenny

Welcome. I am glad Shannon found you and directed you over here.

Welcome, Ellie and Leigh! So glad you've found us and that you're ready to join us in getting healthy.

I hope you'll feel free to ask any questions you have, as well as sharing your unique experiences. There's power in numbers and we're all in good company.

One thing I am looking forward to this year is being able to wear shorts and tee shirts in the summer rather than hiding myself under clothes that are too warm. Knowing that summer will be here in a bout 5 minutes also helps keep me motivated...

Anyway, good luck to all and healthy LCing!

Donald

Hi - Nice to meet you. I am new here too. It is great to be focused on looking forward and putting the old ways away and making new friends at the same time!

Patti

Welcome Ellie, Leigh, and Patti. This group grows every single day! There are going to be sooooo many slim people in the world soon!

I'm sure you'll love it here. There's a lot of serious committment to weight loss and some great support.

Good luck and again....welcome.

Deb

Leigh, Kenny, Liz, Donald, Patti & Deb:

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I'm so happy I found this board and am looking forward to getting to know all of you better. Thanks for all the support so far and the great advice.

I've started a food journal (handwritten) that I've been keeping since I started induction and hope that I get up the nerve to start a journal here. Donald, I read a lot of your journal and you are quite an inspiration!

I've already learned so much just from reading a lot of the posts and I hope that there are things that I can share with all of you as I continue to work this new way of life.

Thanks again!

Hello Ellie, PattiK (love the virtualmodel link! Apparently I'm gonna be a hottie), and Leigh. I'm looking forward to working my plan alongside y'all!