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    Today is day 365. One year with Atkins.

    The year in review-
    I started at a 20-22 size jean. Today, I wear a 14-18 depending on brand/cut.
    My bras were a 44DDD. Today I wear a 36DD and am VERY happy with that.
    Shirts were usually a XXL. I own a mans L tshirt. Slim cut womens I wear an XL usually and have a bit of room to spare (gotta fit the boobies )
    My skin is MUCH better then its ever been.
    Im happier with Atkins then I ever was eating lowfat carbage.And I dont miss it one danged bit!


    My renewed vows for 07-
    Ive had problems these last few months with HBC (hormonal birth control). Ive gained a few pounds back. Im getting rid of those pounds and more. My HBC still hasnt been figured out but it will be eventually. Ive started journallingon FitDay again. Ive started accuratly measuring again. No more eyeballing! Im working out with renewed interest once again. I found a bathing suit I want to wear and look good in. I havent worn one in YEARS and cant wait to go swimming again. This summer will be the year I wear a tanktop, in public. I want to lose another 20-25 pounds (all from certain areas of course ). I can live this way, and I will.



    And without the support and knowledge from the great folks on ADBB, I sure as shitt wouldnt have made it this far!
    Female, 30 , 5'9
    234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
    start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
    10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
    (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
    Foods I cannot have-
    Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
    spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


    I Made it!!!! TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)

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    Re: 1 year with Atkins!

    Hey there,

    Congratulations on your loss and for sticking with it a year! Very inspirational

    Baarb

    My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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    • #3
      Re: 1 year with Atkins!

      Well does time fly or what???

      ok now all the new folks should read this that is for sure!!!

      what an awesome job you have done girl!!! good for you!!!!






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      • #4
        Re: 1 year with Atkins!

        THanks so much Baarb, Heidi.

        Heidi, it has FLOWN by. A year ago today I said to myself "I can do this for 2 weeks. I can do anything for 2 honest weeks of true effort. If I feel like crap, fall over dead or have gone insane in 2 weeks, I will stop." 52 weeks later, Im still here. 50 more weeks then I promised myself. After years of low fat, half starving (and in a particularly bad period, bulemia), noenergy, self doubt and loathing....I dont know if it gets better then this but god Im ready if it does! I wont lie and say I havent slipped. I have. I wont lie and say its ALWAYS been easy. For themost part, it has. The times its been tough, are because *I* made it tough. My support from others has grown by leaps and bounds. My personal strength is huge because of it. Im thankful for a lot of things today that I wasnt thankful for 366 days ago.
        Female, 30 , 5'9
        234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
        start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
        10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
        (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
        Foods I cannot have-
        Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
        spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


        I Made it!!!! TWICE!!!! (10/06 and 1/07!!!)

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        • #5
          Re: 1 year with Atkins!

          TOC, I applaud you! You have done an EXCELLENT job of making this a true WOL. Yes, there are bumps in the road, but when you get right back to it instead of making excuses to go back to your old ways, you've truly changed your life. It's for the better, you well know it! (((((((((((Hugs))))))))))) I'm so happy for you.
          ~Joy

          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
          268.5/196/185
          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
          http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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          • #6
            Re: 1 year with Atkins!

            Honey I totally remember when you started!!!! I am so proud of you!!!! OOOXXX time is going to pass for us if we are cramming crapfood into our bodies or not....we just opted for the "not"

            we are not weak minded ..we have willpower...we are very strong people!!!! just some foods do not work in some bodies!!!! we are lucky enough to have discovered the right food feeds you well ....

            I am just so proud of you!!!! OOOXXX what a nice way to start this day reading this!!!






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            • #7
              Re: 1 year with Atkins!

              All I can say is, YESSSSSSSSS!!!!! To all the doubters out there who are lurking around or happen to stumble upon this thread, who think NOooooooo-o-o-o-o... you can't stay on Atkins more than 6 months... you will die... etc.


              HA!!


              Congratulations for proving this WOE KICKS 4SS!!
              ~Susan
              49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

              Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
              2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
              but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

              .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
              (((on temporary break)))
              Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

              "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

              sheesh

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              • #8
                Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                Wooo Hoooo!
                Congratulations!

                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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                • #9
                  Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                  Great job!!!

                  Today I wear a 36DD and am VERY happy with that.
                  That is my wish, to get back down to 36DD (or lower) - it seems like another lifetime...
                  Cynthia
                  Female, 5'5", 36
                  ReStart - Dec 11, 2008
                  290/281/150?


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                  • #10
                    Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                    ONE YEAR down --- here's to the rest of your life!! CONGRATULATIONS....you are a success!!
                    Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                    Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                      Hi tired! Congratulations on your 1 year Atkins anniversary. May you have many, many more!

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                      • #12
                        Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                        congratulations!!!! That's awesome progress!
                        Higgies
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                        (Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
                        33 y/o - Male
                        1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
                        2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220

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                        • #13
                          Re: 1 year with Atkins!

                          Congrats On Your Continued Commitment, Toc!!!
                          JIMMIE JOHNSON ~ NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION 2006-2009
                          4th STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

                          JUST BECAUSE IT'S LEGAL DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN EAT 3 HELPINGS OF IT. REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL

                          What I Just Earned..

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