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Four years ago I had heard of a few success stories by following DANDR..and thought i'd give it a try. Once I started reading, I became really excited because I had finally found a diet that seemed to suit my needs perfectly...I had tried everything..Weight Watchers, Weight Loss clinics, gimicky diet plans, and always ended up feeling discouraged after losing very little weight while feeling like I was always starving.
In my first two weeks, I had lost eighteen pounds...I couldn't believe how easy it was. Within eight months, I had lost seventy one pounds, and felt sexier than ever (despite some loose skin). I was more confident, and began to enjoy taking care of myself (including buying a closet full of clothes..which used to feel like a nightmare to me).
I became pregnant with my third child and gave birth a year ago. I used my pregnancy as an excuse to "eat for two" which included all of the foods that contributed to my original weight gain..after giving birth I was exactly the same weight as I had been at my heaviest. I felt discouraged, and continued to eat..pretending like it didn't really matter to me anyway. Nine days ago, I decided to re-commit to the Atkins lifestyle. I recruited two girls from my office as support, and visit this forum regularly for motivation, ideas, and answers to common questions. I have little support from my husband, or family, but find it here in the quiet community of people who struggle, but are committed to becoming the person they know they can be...
Although until now I've been silent, I wanted to thank all of you for your positive comments, your honesty, and mostly for your ongoing encouragement.
BTW, I'm down twelve pounds and feel sexier already !!
In my first two weeks, I had lost eighteen pounds...I couldn't believe how easy it was. Within eight months, I had lost seventy one pounds, and felt sexier than ever (despite some loose skin). I was more confident, and began to enjoy taking care of myself (including buying a closet full of clothes..which used to feel like a nightmare to me).
I became pregnant with my third child and gave birth a year ago. I used my pregnancy as an excuse to "eat for two" which included all of the foods that contributed to my original weight gain..after giving birth I was exactly the same weight as I had been at my heaviest. I felt discouraged, and continued to eat..pretending like it didn't really matter to me anyway. Nine days ago, I decided to re-commit to the Atkins lifestyle. I recruited two girls from my office as support, and visit this forum regularly for motivation, ideas, and answers to common questions. I have little support from my husband, or family, but find it here in the quiet community of people who struggle, but are committed to becoming the person they know they can be...
Although until now I've been silent, I wanted to thank all of you for your positive comments, your honesty, and mostly for your ongoing encouragement.
BTW, I'm down twelve pounds and feel sexier already !!
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