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    Hi friends. Well, tomorrow is 4 years for me on Atkins. It's been an adventure and I haven't regretted it for a minute. I'm not going to lie and say its always been easy. I'm going to tell you that it has been the best thing I've ever done for myself.

    Lessons I've learned along the way are: Always go forward - improve your exercise routine and meals. Think positively about yourself, your future and your relationships with people and food. Don't feel deprived...feel fortunate that you're impacting your life with health and happiness.

    Make plans, not excuses. The support here is awesome...utilize it. Learn, plan and embrace this way of life. Each obstacle that you overcome will give you more strength to succeed. Don't let anyone or anything get in your way...Make it happen.
    Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



    Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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    Re: This is where it all started

    Good for you. You are truly an inspiration!!






    271/ 214.9/ 150
    started 3/9/08

    Goal 1 259 3/17/08
    Goal 2 249 4/19/08 :D
    Goal 3 239 5/17/08 :D
    Goal 4 229 6/13/08 :D
    Goal 5 219 7/3/08 :D
    Goal 6 209


    :capital:

    2008 How long can you go Challenge-
    so far 1 days cheat free


    Read my journal Atkins Diet - Kathie's journey to a new life

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    • #3
      Re: This is where it all started

      Um, isn't it more like four years and one month? Your stuff says you started in March 2004.

      Regardless, congratulations! An amazing transformation!

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      • #4
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        Good observation. I started low-carbing in March 2004, but joined the ADBB in April 2004 and thats when things really got going for me. The first month when I did it on my own, I was more or less wandering around wondering what I was doing. In April 2004...I joined the board, read the book and started following the plan as Dr. A advised and thats when the bell went off in my head and I got serious.
        Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



        Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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        • #5
          Re: This is where it all started

          You are a big inspiration for all of us. Not only your transformation physically and mentally (changing, breaking habits, working on lifestyle) but also determination wise - sticking to this WOE... WOL. That's really fabulous! Good for you! I hope I will have the will power to get so far as well.

          Salima aka "Swiss Miss"
          F / 37 / 5' 2"
          "Losing really slowly.... but losing"

          Re-Re-Re-Start Date: 04/01/2010
          SW: 117.2 kg | CW: 113.4 kg
          Mini-Goal 1: 107 kg by 06/30/2010
          Mini-Goal 2: 95 kg by 10/17/2010 (my B-Day)

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          • #6
            Re: This is where it all started

            Thanks for all you do. You are an inspiration and role model.
            40 year old male 6' 3"

            What I know:
            1-Atkins WOE/WOL plan works
            2-I need to always work on the behaviors and triggers that make me over eat.
            3-Atkins WOL is part of the puzzle, but is not the entire thing.
            4-Self-deprecation only feeds our inner ego and not in a good way.






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            • #7
              Re: This is where it all started

              Dreamof145 had a whole lot to do with keeping me here
              ~Lauren~



              support? Isn't it time to give some back?
              Ask a mod how today.

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              • #8
                Re: This is where it all started

                We are so lucky to have such AWESOME INSPIRATIONS like you- Congrats on your success and thank you for all of your kind words and wisdom!!
                Wife to Chris ( who is HOME!!!! :<))
                Mommy to: Katie,Kayla,Kennedy Grace, and finally my prince Cruz

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                • #9
                  Re: This is where it all started

                  Congratulations on your success!!!
                  45 ~ F

                  BCtcCW Crew: September 0/450 minutes of exercise logged!

                  My Journal - qbu's jouney--the sequel

                  Turn your midlife crisis to your own advantage by making it a time for renewal of your body and mind, rather than stand by helplessly and watch them decline.~~Jane E. Brody

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                  • #10
                    Re: This is where it all started

                    Originally posted by dreamof145
                    Hi friends. Well, tomorrow is 4 years for me on Atkins. It's been an adventure and I haven't regretted it for a minute. I'm not going to lie and say its always been easy. I'm going to tell you that it has been the best thing I've ever done for myself.

                    Lessons I've learned along the way are: Always go forward - improve your exercise routine and meals. Think positively about yourself, your future and your relationships with people and food. Don't feel deprived...feel fortunate that you're impacting your life with health and happiness.

                    Make plans, not excuses. The support here is awesome...utilize it. Learn, plan and embrace this way of life. Each obstacle that you overcome will give you more strength to succeed. Don't let anyone or anything get in your way...Make it happen.
                    AMEN SISTER!
                    MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
                    HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
                    Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
                    Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
                    New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
                    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
                    1st mini-goal: 260
                    2nd mini-goal:249
                    2nd mini-goal:239
                    3rd mini-goal:229
                    GOAL :225




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                    • #11
                      Re: This is where it all started

                      Thanks everyone. I can't tell you how much each and every one of you means to me. Thank goodness for Tom for building such an awesome site for us to share our journeys with each other & Thank goodness for Dr. Atkins.
                      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                      • #12
                        Re: This is where it all started

                        Dream,

                        You've been a steady influence on the board when others come and go ... you are an inspiration!!! Congratulations ... may you have many more years of health!

                        When you are alone in your head, you are in a bad neighborhood.
                        Start:494/current:170
                        Began Atkins 1/4/2004

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