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  • Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

    This refers to my changes since this original post:



    Technically I've lost 23lbs but my mass has reduced 2 belt sizes.

    The nurse still requires the extra fat blood pressure Velcro wrap, however she can find my pulse easily and my BP is within normal ranges. Now get this: I cut my medication in half. After another month, I'll probably be totally off it.

    My computer chair no longer makes horrid noises when I sit, in fact it's fine with me now.

    My shower floor doesn't make cracking sounds either.

    I started the Elliptical trainer at my gym the day of that post. After 10 minutes I thought I was gonna die at level 1, had to get off and sit down, then went home embarrassed. I now do an hour at level 8, hop off the machine, greet everybody goodbye and go home. That's with 2.3-2.5 speed and 142-154 heart rate.

    ZERO HEADACHES in the past month. That's right ... ZERO. My daily nightmare headaches are totally, completely gone.

    I no longer check my shirts, it's all good and loose now.

    I flirt with women at the grocery store and gym, and they flirt back.

    Tying my shoes is no problemo.

    To all you fat guys: Stay on Atkins induction for a month with exercise, and you'll notice several positive changes in your life. I'm extremely grateful to all the wonderful people on this board, that keep me excited to stay on my diet every day, and absolutely amazed at the progress I've made in a mere 30 days. I love you all!
    What I do:
    Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
    At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
    2 filtered containers water/day
    Daily salads/veggies


    Goals:

    Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
    Workout in a XXXL shirt
    - DONE!
    Workout in a XXL shirt
    Workout in a XL shirt
    270 on the scales

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    Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

    I'm so happy for you John! You are really making this work for you - congratulations I really look forward to seeing how you are doing after 6 months or a year - you're going to be 'that hot guy' at the gym!
    Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


    Milestones:ozers6p4
    240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
    213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
    Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
    180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
    163 - No longer obese______
    136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



    Left-Apr/09 Right-Dec/09

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    • #3
      Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

      Great job! You must be so happy with your progress. I'll bet your family is much happier with a headache-free ( and consequently more cheerful) dad / husband in the house

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        Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

        Nice work man...keep it up.
        • M/37
        • Started March 17, 2009
        • Pounds lost to date: 57
        • Pounds to go: 15

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          Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

          John. That is a great post. Atkins is such a gift. So glad it is working for you and that you are working it. That elliptical workout is really impressive.
          Keep on flirting. That lucky lady is out there somewhere.
          Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

          May Challenges 2010
          Push-ups: 450/800
          Abs: 850/1900
          Squats: 650/1200
          Lunges: 500/1000
          Strength: 490/1200
          Running: 50/100 km


          2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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            Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

            That is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! and you are just an absolute prime example of why getting off sugar will SAVE one's life!

            congrats to your progress so far and just keep doing what you're doing. you KNOW it works. and YOU are working it!
            Find my blog at: http://keriannmb.blogspot.com/

            Diagnosed Insulin Resistant in October 2007.
            Committed to Atkins January 2009.

            ~I lost 1 pound 30 times!~

            "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyways; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."

            Started Date: 03/January/2009 - 196 lbs
            Current Month: February 2010 - 163lbs
            WEDDING DATE: 26/JUNE/2010 - I WILL BE A BUFF BRIDE!



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            • #7
              Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

              Thanks for sharing John! That is fantastic news!
              It's also nice to see your self confidence returning with the ladies. You go guy!!!
              Yes, you'll be kicking those meds to the curb in no time. If it's one thing about Atkins, is that it's a very healing woe. Weightloss is just one of the wonderful benitits of this lifestyle.
              I'm looking forward to watching your success.

              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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              • #8
                Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                Hi john you must be proud of your achievement its happened only because your determined and you deserve it because you worked hard keep going.

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                • #9
                  Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                  We love you too! So inspirational, I am so proud of you!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                    wow!!! thats wonderful john, people like you inspire me everyday to keep going. Keep it up buddy!!!!

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                      Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                      Dude , you Rock , keep up the good work.
                      Lisa
                      Female Ohio
                      age 44
                      5'2"
                      HW 320
                      SW 272 / 238/ 125?
                      RE-start date April 10,2009
                      Goal 1: 250 Met 6-9-09 249.5
                      Goal 2: 225
                      Goal 3: Onederland


                      Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of Elohim to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter

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                        Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                        Yay John!

                        It is so rewarding to list all the positive outcomes from weight loss (and motivating too!).




                        Jessi

                        5'4'' 24/F

                        225/207/160
                        Let's Start Again: 09/14/2009


                        Mini Goal 1: 210 Met 10/17/2009 !!!
                        Mini Goal 2: Onderland
                        Mini Goal 3: 190



                        Self delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales. - Paul Sweeney

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                          Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                          Very inspiring!!
                          You've done sooo great!! Keep it up! I can't wait to hear all the good things you have to say in just a few more months on Atkins!!
                          Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

                          Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

                          Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
                          Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

                          so:
                          Restart Progress:
                          12/28/09 ~ 235.1
                          01/04/10 ~ 229.0
                          01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
                          (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
                          01/18/10 ~ 227.4
                          01/5/10 ~ 226.8
                          02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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                          • #14
                            Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                            John,

                            I love you too man! You are my biggest inspiration. Your progress is wonderful. Keep the posts coming with updates of how you're doing. You motivate me and make me feel accountable. lol I feel bad cause I cheated today. Opps
                            Erica aka Caterpillar, watch me transform!
                            Being Healthy is NOT an option!!
                            My highest weight was 291.
                            SW-271/CW-261/GW-170
                            5'2"/Female
                            Atkins Start Date 7/7/08
                            Atkins Restart Date 6/18/2009

                            Atkins Online Journal
                            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ts-report.html

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                              Re: Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

                              John, I love reading your posts!!! Please keep them coming. You are very inspirational! I know you can do this... keep it up!
                              http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ywxhmu8m1z.png

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