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    Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

    I started LC-ing on June 16th, 2006 at 314 lbs and completely NOT in control over my eating and weight.. Fast forward a year and a month later and I am a much happier 156 lbs. and finally at a HEALTHY weight. It's amazing how much Atkins can do for us people who have never been able to lose weight any other way. I will admit, I am a carboholic and always will be. What can I say? I look forward to reading more about everyone and learning from each other.

    My before and now pics:

    http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3580/33333po1.jpg


    ~Marta
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  • #2
    Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

    WOW

    Here is me wondering If I should start Atkins again to help lose this weight.

    Amazing Success
    Start Atkins: 02 August 2007 @ 19 Stone (266lb)

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    • #3
      Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

      WOW! you look great!
      HW 303
      Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
      Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




      "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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      • #4
        Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

        Good work, please share with us how you did it, and any juicy tips and hints that you can pass on.

        Rich
        sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

        It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




        I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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        • #5
          Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

          Thanks guys...

          I concocted my own version of low-carb after doing a month of strict induction. I started counting calories and capping them at 1200 a day in addition to keeping my carbs low.. less than 20 a day for a while and then allowing up to 30 or 40 or so off and on. I have had a cheat-free year and I think that helped also because a slip-up would have set me back I'm sure. I am now plateauing but as long as I don't gain, I am fine without losing another pound. Maintanance is A LOT more stressful than losing was, I don't know why! Anyone have any insight into this??

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          • #6
            Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

            Originally posted by martamarta
            I am now plateauing but as long as I don't gain, I am fine without losing another pound. Maintanance is A LOT more stressful than losing was, I don't know why! Anyone have any insight into this??
            I agree maintaining is so much harder, I think its due to complacency. I'm sort of in the same boat.
            sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

            It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




            I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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            • #7
              Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

              You look AMAZING! What a transformation! Good for you for being proof positive that the Atkins WOE can and DOES work. Best of luck to you on your maintaining. It's not easy but CAN be done.
              30/F/5'6"
              Start Weight 245+lbs. in January 2004
              rerererererestart 6/08/2007 @ 185
              6.2 FEET of FAT GONE
              In MY JOURNAL, you can say BOOBIES!





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              • #8
                Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                Hi

                You look amazing!!! Well done and thanks for sharing your photos with us - this is my favourite part of the sitd - so inspirational!!!! You dont even look like the same person!! Have you had anyone not recognise you yet?? hehe

                What sort of exercise did you do??
                5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147

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                • #9
                  Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                  WOW! I'll bet you notice the heads turning as you pass by - good job!
                  27 F 5' 7"
                  Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
                  After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

                  I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

                  Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

                  Minigoals:
                  To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
                  To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
                  199lbs:
                  189lbs:
                  179lbs:
                  169lbs:
                  159lbs:
                  149lbs:
                  139lbs:
                  129lbs:
                  Goal!:

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                  • #10
                    Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                    What an amazing transformation!! Congratulations. You look like a completely different person!
                    33year old Female - 5'5"
                    SW: 168
                    CW: 161
                    GW: 145





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                    "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!" Phillipians 4:13

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                    • #11
                      Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                      Great pics! Congratulations on your success in losing and in maintaining!
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                      • #12
                        Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                        What an amazing transformation! You look like a completely different person. Congrats




                        F


                        My Journey

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                        • #13
                          Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                          You truly are an inspiration. I have had such a hard time trying to do Atkins.
                          I don't even want to tell you how many times I have tried.... It's success and people like you that really prove to me that it really can be done and that anyone can do it if they tried hard enough.

                          You have just inspired me to keep going on. Great job!!!!

                          Thank you for your pictures!




                          Angela



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                          • #14
                            Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                            Marta,

                            Thanks for sharing - you look gorgeous and healthy! And the difference in the expression on your face says it all - what confidence!

                            Wendy
                            5'4" Female, 39 Years



                            Restarting after Major Ups & Downs!
                            • SW: 194.5 [October 22, 2008]
                            • CW: 165.0 [February 12, 2009]
                            • GW: 150


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                            • #15
                              Re: Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

                              I would never know that you're the same person in the early pics! You look younger and happier! You look great!
                              Female 5'4" 26yrs
                              SW 164.5/CW 152.5/GW 120
                              Lowest weight: 123 (2006)
                              MG 1: 150 MG 2: 140 MG 3: 135
                              12 lbs lost!


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