Because of Atkins...what else in your life has changed?

[Chasin2Kids]

Besides losing weight, obviously.

I was thinking about this yesterday. Because of Atkins, I have started cooking actual meals for my family. I got lazy before and it was just "Aw, grab a sandwich or something" for supper. But now I'm cooking actual meals. It rocks!

The other thing I have noticed is that my house is cleaner. Its like I was getting rid of all the clutter in my eating habits...Atkins was really a way of cleaning house, in my entire body. And I think that carried over to my actual house. You wouldn't believe how organized this thing is getting!

Anyone else? Any ways that Atkins has carried over into other parts of your life?

[Richt]

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I regained the confidence to talk to attractive women. Thus enabling me to find my current girlfriend whom I have been with for nearly 2.5 years.

My fitness level has also improved immensley. This year I have so far ran 228 miles. Including 3 half marathons, and 15 other races over shorted distances ranging from 3 miles to 10 miles.

I have started enjoying cooking a lot more

I now crave water if I have not had any for a while.

[bilowi]

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I cook more wholesome and nutritious meals, grabbing fast food is not an option. It also seems (and I guess this would be a negative) that I have a ton more dishes to do ...but luckily with the energy increase it isn't too big of a deal.

[imgonnagethin]

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I think it's down to the increase in energy, but now I bounce around the house, tyding up, cleaning up and so forth, before I would drag myself off the couch when I really had to, and not before!

I have also started caring for myself better, and taking more pride in the way I look than before.

Kay

[julirama723]

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My boyfriend and I BOTH eat much healthier foods, even though he is not on atkins, he's noticed an improvement in how he feels, simply because a lot of our meals were once pizza--now they are grilled meat and veggies.

I've got TONS of energy, and am feeling like an actual healthy, active person again. I love exercising and working out!

Unlike Chasin, my kitchen is DIRTIER--with all this cooking, my dishes and pots are ALWAYS dirty. Did I mention I hate doing dishes? LOL

[Alexa]

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Hello,

Great question! I'm only really halfway through to my goal, but even so the changes have been big. I am much neater, generally more upbeat and my concentration is much better - as a student that's very good. I can sit and work for a much longer stretch than before.

Yay Atkins

[lis3]

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I have so much energy that I look for things to do now, where before I just was happy to sit around!

[dreamof145]

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My whole life has changed. I never put myself in the position to be noticed. I was a secret volunteer for things, but never attended meetings or hardly left my house. Now, I have come out of my comfort zone and openly volunteer. I even speak at libraries and meetings. I used to worry about what people thought about me because I felt so unattractive and fat. Now, I know the issues I am involved in are more important than what I look like. I am comfortable with my size and that makes all the difference.

I am more active with my husband, kids and grandkids. We go places together and I love meeting people and being active.

I voice my opinion more because I am not hung up on disagreeing with others. I used to keep a lot to myself because I didn't want to be disliked.

I take better care of myself. I never had my hair done or wore much makeup before, but now I do my nails, get my hair done, wear makeup as I feel better about myself.

I eat healthier - make plans for each day where I'll go, what I'll eat and how much I'll eat. It has become a habit over time and I don't fret over it.

I don't make excuses anymore for anything. If I am unhappy about something, I look for a solution to change it. I was an excuseaholic before. I always used my fat as a reason that I was miserable.

I could go on, but this will be too long. To sum it up, I was a victim of my own self. I was fat so I didn't allow myself to have any fun or participate in anything. I wished and hoped things would change, but I didn't take action. Now, I've become a more responsible person for my life. I'm so much happier now than I was before.

[sallyseachange]

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I have more energy and look after myself much better.
Also... my dogs get far better 'walkies'!

[boonie stomper]

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Less laundry due to smaller clothes.

Less joint/tendon pains and back aches due to 45+ pounds less carried around.

Expanded recipe collection.

GOT to walk and climb stairs or I get antsy.

3 O'clock post-carby-lunch sleepies are thing of the past.

Feel I've turned my clock back 10 years.

Getting to wear "new" clothes I'd outgrown before I got them but saved anyway.

Can now keep up with 12-yr-old at least for short distances without dragging my tongue on the floor.

Family and friends now believe Atkins DOES work and IS healthy.

Mood swings and depression episodes much less frequent.

Lots of new cyber friends!

[abstractillusions]

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Wow great questions,

I was just noticing the other day that i do keep my house cleaner also. I do my dishes regularly instead of leaving rinsed out dishes to stack up. I dust a lot more, am not as cluttery (or don't like clutter as much anymore lol).

I enjoy cooking more, and am excited about cooking. I am not as lazy about cooking (i.e. 1800 delivery please).

I find myself not as unwilling to go and do stuff i.e. go to the store. I am still not a social person yet but i will get there. I also, find myself not very interested in continuously being on the puter.

My temper has improved A LOT! lol ... while i still lose it its not as intense or as often. I find myself dealing more instead being irritated at stuff i can't control.

[Fatalblue]

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I bet there are more things that have changed in my life due to Atkins than I could possibly think of.
Here are a few:
1. Increased self-confidence
2. I'm happier than I've been in a long time.
3. A lack of huffing and puffing when going upstairs.
4. More comfortable in my own skin.
5. Happier with my appearance.
6. More active than I've been in a LONG time.
7. More out-going.
8. Less stress and anxiety when buying clothes (I actually look forward to it now and I don't look for clothes to hide in)
9. No more depression over my appearance.
10. I started going out more (I no longer avoid seeing people who knew me before I became overweight)
11. I feel adequate.
12. I'm more open with my bf and have more sex!
13. People treat me differently.
14. My mom stopped nagging me about my weight.
15. I'm proud of myself for doing something about being overweight.
16. I'm healthier.
17. I also take care of myself in other ways, I take vitamins and drink water!
18. My skin looks great!
19. My hair is shiny, not dull!
20. I think I'm even more responsible than before because now I get off my @ss and get things done!

[sweetgirl2]

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So many good things here !!

I have found myself consciously thinking about what I feed the rest of my family, calculating how much sugar is in their snacks lol and trying to give them really healthy alternatives. In a kind way, they aren't on Atkins.

No sugary moody swings

Energy to spare

Bounce out of bed each day feeling great, looking forward to a new day

just to name a few!

[13_jane]

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I'd say I smile alot more!! hehe!!

Plus I do proper cooking! My husband has never eaten so well!!

jane x

[Chasin2Kids]

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I would also add that I actually care how I look. I take a shower everyday. I do my hair everyday. I put on makeup every day. I take pride in how I look instead of waking up in the morning and saying "Eh, I shower tomorrow..."

Oh...and I can actually enjoy grocery shopping with the kids now because it takes about a third of the time (seeing as how we can skip half the store.)