Hello everyone! My name is Lesley and I am so glad I found this board. I have been lurking for a while and decided to come out of my shell and say Hello and get involved.

For the last few months I have been reading lots of material on the low carb way of life after trying and failing many diets over the years. Even spending an exorbitant amount of money on a personal trainer and nutritionist which barely made a dent in the amount of weight I have to lose. I figured I would just be the funny fat girl for the rest of my probably shortened life.

I began Atkins exactly two weeks ago today and I am down 20.5 pounds. It is exhilarating for me! And though I know this weight loss amount will begin to slow there are so many other things that I have gained from this WOL in such a short period of time. My skin is clearer, I am so much more happier, my energy level is crazy, my back doesn't hurt, and I actually look forward to my evening workouts.

I know I have a lot to lose but I also have a ton of things other than weight to gain and a life that is worth living, not just sitting around and watching other people have fun.

Thanks everyone for offering your stories they are so inspirational and I look forward to getting to know everyone better here.

Thanks!

Welcome lih97
I'm so excited for you!!!

This forum is really helpful
Hope to see you around

Hi Leslie, welcome, and congratulations on a fabulous start! If you're interested, alot2lose and I have just started a support/buddy thread to check in and cheer each other on. Join us if you'd like!

Welcome Leslie!!

Great start!
Yes, you're right, it is a way of life and not just your next diet.

My best to you!

Wow! 20 pounds is awesome! I'm so happy you discovered low carbing. It really is a life saver!

welcome, and look... your already one of us... why lurk? get in here and throw in your thoughts.....
Good Luck by the way...

Hi Leslie!!
Welcome and congratulations on the 20.5 lbs already!!!

Hi Lesley!

Welcome...LC is the way to go...and you are doing GREAT! Congratulations!

Hi Lesley,

Congratulations on your weight loss and welcome to the board! I invite you to start a journal so that you have a 'home' where others can come visit you.

Keep up the great work!

What a great weight loss and beginning to the new way of eating!!

Welcome Lesley! And congrats on the 20.5 pounds!

This board is a wonderful place for gaining insight and information. I'm glad you found it!