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suesuarez
suesuarez Posts: 69 Member
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Hi! My name Is Sue and I am finally serious about losing fat again. I used to live an Atkins lifestyle and slimmed down. I stopped being careful and gained a bunch of weight back (a lot of the eating was emotional, I admit). I've been trying to restart for a while and decided to focus on LCHF this time rather than specifically Atkins.

Random Sue bits:
I'm an urban high school English teacher so I stress a lot.
I'm married to an Episcopal priest so I encounter a lot of unhealthy foods.
I'm competitive, so seeing other people do well motivates me to do well too. (Hence my FitBit)
I'm feeling alone in this, which is demotivating and why I'm seeking community.

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  • ambergem1969
    ambergem1969 Posts: 224 Member
    suesuarez wrote: »
    Hi! My name Is Sue and I am finally serious about losing fat again. I used to live an Atkins lifestyle and slimmed down. I stopped being careful and gained a bunch of weight back (a lot of the eating was emotional, I admit). I've been trying to restart for a while and decided to focus on LCHF this time rather than specifically Atkins.

    Random Sue bits:
    I'm an urban high school English teacher so I stress a lot.
    I'm married to an Episcopal priest so I encounter a lot of unhealthy foods.
    I'm competitive, so seeing other people do well motivates me to do well too. (Hence my FitBit)
    I'm feeling alone in this, which is demotivating and why I'm seeking community.

    And you've found one!! Welcome! This is a wonderful community and many of us have started over so it can be done. If you are looking for friends feel free to add me.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    You've come to the right place. The people around here are great. :). Welcome to the group and best of luck to you!
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Hello and welcome! We are so glad you've found us. Good luck on your journey!
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    This is a great group! Welcome!
  • FIT_Goat
    FIT_Goat Posts: 4,224 Member
    Teaching is a huge factor in my own stress eating. It doesn't help that there tends to be a lot of sugary and carby foods at work.
  • Kitnthecat
    Kitnthecat Posts: 2,073 Member
    Welcome! This is the best group and you will receive tons of support and information here!
  • suesuarez
    suesuarez Posts: 69 Member
    Thank you for the warm welcome! :)
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    Welcome Sue .....Wishing you the best ...Feel free to add me if you would like :)
  • dulcitonia
    dulcitonia Posts: 278 Member
    Feel free to add
  • zyxy55
    zyxy55 Posts: 46 Member
    Hi, Welcome! Wishing you the best on tour new start
  • BalmyD
    BalmyD Posts: 237 Member
    Welcome! You're not alone anymore. Everyone here is really nice and supportive. Feel free to add me. I also slimmed down on Atkins many years ago, gained, and just returned this Jan 1.
  • SuesNewImage
    SuesNewImage Posts: 743 Member
    Welcome Sue from another Sue. You are not alone here. Many supportive honest friends who have personally supported me in the ups and downs. LCHF is unique for us all and the amount of non judgemental help is extensive.

    Welcom
  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    Welcome Sue! This community is wonderful for the support needed to be successful with this woe! It's been great for me, and I'm sure it will be for you too!

    Read everything you can here! Begin with the Launch Pad, then read threads here to gain some awesome information that's super helpful!

    You can do this!! Hugs!
  • LiftRunRepeat22
    LiftRunRepeat22 Posts: 25 Member
    *waves*
  • suesuarez
    suesuarez Posts: 69 Member
    SuesNewImage wrote: »
    Welcome Sue from another Sue. You are not alone here. Many supportive honest friends who have personally supported me in the ups and downs. LCHF is unique for us all and the amount of non judgemental help is extensive.

    That's just awesome! I'm glad I found a good group. Thank you all!
  • jesslintch
    jesslintch Posts: 63 Member
    Welcome, Sue! I'm a semi-urban high school teacher (Reading Specialist and Special Education). You have found a fantastic support system with this group.
  • suesuarez
    suesuarez Posts: 69 Member
    :smile:
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Welcome! I agree you have come to a good place.
    I had to smile at "I'm married to an Episcopal priest so I encounter a lot of unhealthy foods." (I'm married to a pastor. ;))
  • kimmydear
    kimmydear Posts: 298 Member
    Welcome! I felt pretty much alone in this too until I found help here.
  • Mesemoore
    Mesemoore Posts: 33 Member
    Welcome.
  • mlinton_mesapark
    mlinton_mesapark Posts: 517 Member
    Hello and welcome, Sue! I, too, had great success before, though with LCHF rather than Atkins. I fell off the wagon over the holidays. I'm back, as of yesterday, and already I'm reminded what a wonderful group this is. You'll find both great support and friendly competition here.

    I'm a stay-at-home-mom of 3 little kids, the oldest of whom is in first grade. My husband is a programmer, and we attend a Methodist church with constantly available carbs and sugar. I can only imagine how much of that stuff you're hit with as a priest's wife. Lead us not into temptation... ;-)
  • suesuarez
    suesuarez Posts: 69 Member
    I'm sorry to see I'm not alone with the church food, lol!

    Thank you all for being so welcoming!
  • Ringbearer2
    Ringbearer2 Posts: 592 Member
    welcome sue!
  • vazquezmom7
    vazquezmom7 Posts: 935 Member
    Welcome Sue!
  • lowjax75
    lowjax75 Posts: 589 Member
    Welcome to the community! Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish. Anyone else can as well!
  • tinaisstillwell
    tinaisstillwell Posts: 58 Member
    This is a great group! I'm interested in helping encourage and motivate anyone I can, and would love to have more friends to do the same! Feel free to add me as a friend.

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