Does anyone ever think about.......

**RubyBegonia** · January 18, 2006, 09:50 AM

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I think I would have been 200 lbs. by the end of this year for sure, and that scares me. I hope I can hang in for the long haul this time!

**ladyinred** · January 18, 2006, 09:59 AM

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Well, every year I tried a new "diet" and every year I weighed 5 lbs more than the year before. Last year I quit dieting and started Atkins. This January I weighed at least 15 lbs less than last January. It's all going downhill from here. So, yes, I know exactly where I'd be...and I'm glad I never have to go there again.

**slimndown** · January 18, 2006, 10:01 AM

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I started just days before you and have lost 25lbs since. I've known about Atkins and have been semi low carb for years but had I not controlled my weight some throughout those years with it I probably would be at least 250 by now - at LEAST because before LC i was gaining at a rate of 20#'s per year and had slowed it down to 10.

**stephbob** · January 18, 2006, 10:16 AM

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I don't think I would have been far off 200lbs by now. But I'm happier with myself, and I love having more energy and feeling great about myself so that's made it all worthwhile!

And seeing me like this has made friends and family jump on the bandwagon too!

**ttdriver** · January 18, 2006, 10:28 AM

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OH YES, ALL THE TIME.

I'd be 50 years old (same as I am now), on the verge of knee replacement surgery. I'd be taking statin drugs for my cholesterol. I'd be pre-diabetic. I'd be living on Zantac for acid reflux. I'd be taking regular doses of Immodium AD for chronic irritable bowel syndrome. I'd be bitchy, moody, and suffer from migraine headaches. I'd be a full-time couch potato, with the impression of the remote control firmly embossed on my hand. I would be keeping Frito-Lay stock high. Krispy Kreme could have opened 100 more franchises on my $$ alone.

I wouldn't have just finished my first half marathon. I wouldn't be training feverishly for my first FULL marathon.

I wouldn't know how good kale, turnips, collard greens, turnip greens and snow peas are. I would be drinking upwards of 4 diet sodas a day. McDonalds drive-thru would be my second home.

I'd still think eating fat makes me fat! I'd be stuffing myself with fat-free everything and confused as to why I was getting bigger.

I'd still think Dr. Atkins was just another 'diet kook'.

Betty

**sallyseachange** · January 18, 2006, 10:30 AM

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The pleasure I get in having slimmed down is amazing... so, I don't know where I'd be exactly if I hadn't started Atkins last year, but I certainly do know how I'd be: totally miserable with myself.

Thank you Dr. A!

Sal

**killerbombshell** · January 18, 2006, 11:31 AM

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Way to go, ddog! We started Atkins the same day (getting through Halloween was tough, wasn't it?), but even still we have made nearly the same amount of progress. Low carb diets truly work. Thanks for the inspiration!

**Rubysugar** · January 18, 2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by ttdriver

OH YES, ALL THE TIME.

I'd be 50 years old (same as I am now), on the verge of knee replacement surgery. I'd be taking statin drugs for my cholesterol. I'd be pre-diabetic. I'd be living on Zantac for acid reflux. I'd be taking regular doses of Immodium AD for chronic irritable bowel syndrome. I'd be bitchy, moody, and suffer from migraine headaches. I'd be a full-time couch potato, with the impression of the remote control firmly embossed on my hand. I would be keeping Frito-Lay stock high. Krispy Kreme could have opened 100 more franchises on my $$ alone.

I wouldn't have just finished my first half marathon. I wouldn't be training feverishly for my first FULL marathon.

I wouldn't know how good kale, turnips, collard greens, turnip greens and snow peas are. I would be drinking upwards of 4 diet sodas a day. McDonalds drive-thru would be my second home.

I'd still think eating fat makes me fat! I'd be stuffing myself with fat-free everything and confused as to why I was getting bigger.

I'd still think Dr. Atkins was just another 'diet kook'.

Betty

Betty, I think you are totally awesome. Just wanted you to know that. I hadn't said it before, but you are just the cat's meow to me!!

And what a hot dress you are wearing in your new picture!! Yer on fire!!

I was 276 and 5'2" when I started the first time, so.... I would probably be 350-375 by now. Totally miserable and sick all the time. Wonky blood sugar levels. and Bad ankles. Ugh, the whole thought of it all makes me shudder. I was huge and I hated how I looked in everything I wore! Nothing looked good and shopping for clothes was something I dreaded more than anything. Clothes manufacturers assumed if I was that wide I must be 6' too. My tennis shoes got shot out really fast and were all warped looking. I couldn't wear skirts cause my butt was so big that the back was always noticable shorter than the front (of course that still happens! *LOL* but not as bad) My boobs weren't just on the front of my body, they continued around and up under my arms. Roller coaster seats were becoming too small to sit in. Ugh... the agony of it all. And yet I still ate battered and breaded stuff every night, rice with corn as the veggie, potatos and noodles... 64 oz of sweet tea (southern sweet no less) and a big biscuit every morning. And I couldn't figure out why I had the low blood sugar shakes by 11 everyday. I would order veggie patters for lunch. Squash casserole, broccoli casserole, sweet potato casserole and steak fries. Geez... I haven't thought about that time in my life in soooo long. What a good thread!!

I wouldn't know the empowerment of losing over 110 lbs (before the baby, I am gettin' back there). Knowing you can do what you thought was impossible is just incredible.

**ttdriver** · January 18, 2006, 01:46 PM

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Melinda, your story is AMAZING! It gives me goosebumps to see what great success you have had and are continuing to have! YOU GO GIRLIE!

Thanks so much for your kind words!!

Betty

**LC_Dave** · January 18, 2006, 03:35 PM

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I'd definately be over the 500 pound mark

I used to go through a ventolin puffer a week for my athsma.
Now I don't use it, even though I am still large at my weight! People at work have commented too that they don't see me using the puffer anymore. This is from 5 times a day use!

**Sd1136** · January 18, 2006, 03:41 PM

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I'd still think Dr. Atkins was just another 'diet kook'.

Betty

how true is that lol
sandi

**Analog6** · January 18, 2006, 05:54 PM

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I was 131 kg (289 lbs) and staring 150kg down the barrel. Can't imagine how I would have lived much longer, I felt so bad. Now I jump up and am eager to get at life. Bless Dr A!, or, as a lovely Arabic saying goes, blessing be upon his ancestors!

**cruiser gal** · January 18, 2006, 10:04 PM

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If I hadn't started this woe, almost a year ago, I would probably be over 300 lbs., and barely walking, always out of breadth, not being able to climb stairs in my house, and feeling miserable! Instead I am down 90 lbs, work out 6/7 days, am in great shape, and run up and down the stairs numerous times a night, and I feel absolutely fabulous. Now I never think of where I could've been, but concentrate on where I am now!!!

**teejay** · January 18, 2006, 10:27 PM

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Well I know where I would be. I would more and more be resembling my dad's side of the family. I would be heading toward 300 lbs. I would be diabetic, my blood pressure would be through the roof. My fibro would be totally out of control, I would sleep whenever my children were not at home. Due to my depression problems, Heck, I might not even be here at all.

I know this is true, as this is where I was at before I ever tried Atkins the first time.

TJ

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