well, I tried Atkins for 14 days...

[HarleySprings]

AND now i'm 22 pounds lighter!

I feel AWESOME. Not only about the weight, but I love this WOL.
:joy


Thanks to everyone here for all the help and support, i'm not going anywhere! :hug

[acey]

That is fantastic!!! :yes

[mere150]

:yikes That's awesome. Can you please tell us some of your menus and how much you exercised to lose that much in such a short time?

[not2late]

WooHoooo! :joy :joy :joy

Okay, so what you have to do next is look at the Day 15 stickie. Re-read Chapters 11-14.

Figure out your degree of metabolic resistance to weight loss. Ask yourself the 4 Questions. And decide whether to do an Extended Induction or go directly to OWL (and all the wonderful foods there.)

Congrats on being a (weight) Loser!

[cleochatra]

Holy smoly... !

Way to go!!! :joy

So is it safe to say you're a believer and will continue to remain on this WOE? :hug

We'll miss you here in the 14-day induction forum, but I look forward to seeing you in (as 2late says) extended induction or OWL!

[HarleySprings]

:yikes That's awesome. Can you please tell us some of your menus and how much you exercised to lose that much in such a short time?

Thanks all! I feel sooo much better!

I would be happy to share my menu and exercise, but I wouldn't suggest you follow it, because even though I never cheated, I ate only the food I was allowed.. I didn't exactly follow all the rules.. only because I sometimes just couldn't. Meaning, I didn't exactly eat 3 meals a day (I had a huge loss of appetite) I struggled with my veggies and got down as much as I could. (yesterday I ate raw spinach mixed with my greens for the first time in my life and I survived!) Exercise had me a little scared, but even though I didn't take 30 minutes out of the day just for exercise, I was constantly doing something.. housework, shopping, taking care of the kiddies, just always moving. I did walk at my local park as often as possible and my last visit there I made it a 1.5 mile walk! That was a huge accomplishment for me. I once couldn't walk to my bed without getting out of breath. Seriously. I worked my way up to that 1.5 mile. If you can only go ½ a lap, don't get frustrated, you've done good, next time you will be able to go a little extra. Maybe 3 days a week I took a few minutes to do light exercise, leg lifts and such.. I'm one that just can't feel forced or I'll give up. The best thing about this diet is once you get the hang of it, YOU are in control.. and the book is your best friend always there for you, always full of info only to help you. Much like this board. It always inspires me to read all the posts and replys from people who are just here to encourage people and help them better themselves. You guys are amazing.

WATER... I have NEVER in my life drank SO much WATER! And that alone was an awesome feeling, made me feel healthy and fresh.

I'm going to stay on induction for a while, until I can better understand the next phase. I understand the weight loss will slow down and that's fine by me. I know even though it will be a long road, atleast 22 pounds is NOT coming back!

[Isabeau]

Wow, good for you. Congratulations.

[Ante_up]

WOW :yikes

:icondance 22 Pounds ! ! ! :icondance

:joy Thats Awesome :nod "Way To G o !" :joy

Congratulations on your weightloss so far.

[Moochiecat]

Great job, HarleySprings!!! :icondance :icondance :joy :joy

Good for you for expanding your veggie horizons, and for following the Acceptable Foods list, and for keeping your body moving!

I guess it's off to the Extended Induction Forum for you now :hug I wish you continued success, and I hope to see you back in here 'paying it forward' to the newbies! :yes

[Lena May]

Congrats on the weight loss! What an inspiration! -hugs tightly- Thanks.

<3 bekka

[HarleySprings]

Congrats on the weight loss! What an inspiration! -hugs tightly- Thanks.

<3 bekka

Thank you Bekka :hug

I'm no expert and it's still a long road for me, but i'm here for you! I'll be watching you and wishing you success, stick with this WOL, you will be the next inspiration :yes

[HarleySprings]

Thanks Moochie, Cleo, and SO many of you.. you just don't know how much you've helped me just being here with your wisdom and support. :hug

[KatHavlu]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!

That is amazing isn't it!! This woe really works!!

[easttexasdaisy]

Congradulations! So how are the clothes fitting? Sounds like you'll be needing more very soon! :joy :joy :joy

[easttexasdaisy]

Congradulations! So how are the clothes fitting? Sounds like you'll be needing more very soon! :joy :joy :joy