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  • #16
    Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

    Thanks Sarina D, and yes I am stoked. Not so much about reaching "goal", because that's just a number, but because of how I feel as compared to when I started Atkins. When I started, I felt like a fat lazy slob... now I am full of energy, love to exercise, feel better than in over 10 years, and don't feel everyone's eyes on me when I walk past them because I take up two lanes. So, yeah, I'm happy... but I also know this is just really the beginning. Reaching goal is one thing.... maintaining it is another thing completely. But, with everyone's support here, I think... no, I know, I can do it.

    BigSmooth,
    You don't want to be in my shoes... I have small feet, and they are pretty funky from all of the miles that I've put in.
    Male, 51 years old
    Start Date 12/30/2005
    250/189/190
    Original goal: Lose 30 lbs by Mar. 1st, 2006. I made it!!!

    Calling it GOAL at this point. I'm happy with where I am now and hope to stay there, or maybe even take it down a little more.


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    • #17
      Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

      Congrats Rick, you are such a great inspiration. Hope you continue this wol and are successful in all you do






      Atkins since 3/1/2008
      M/52/5'10"
      310/241/175 lbs.

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      • #18
        Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

        Wonderful achievement Rick! Inspirational!
        Welcome to maintenance!
        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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        • #19
          Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

          Originally posted by Rick View Post
          Three rules to live by:

          1. Read the book, and follow its rules
          2. Exercise is non-negotiable
          3. Drink your water.

          Rick
          Love these rules!

          Great job, Rick!

          You're a great inspiration to us all knowing reaching your goal CAN be done. Thanks for sharing it all with us!!
          ~Lisa~
          F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
          I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
          CW: 188
          GW: 165
          1st Goal: 180
          2nd Goal: 175
          3rd Goal: 170
          Final Goal: 165
          "You get what you put into it..."

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          • #20
            Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

            Wow! More replies... thanks everyone for the positive comments, they are appreciated.

            fat4now, look at you! You've been losing a lot in a few short months! Congratulations to you!! Keep it up and you'll be at goal before you know it. Don't do like I did...straying away from Atkins success can be a disaster. It took me a lot longer to get here than was necessary. Of course, some lessons are harder to learn than others.

            Sally, you've been here since before I first started, and you just keep going strong! Congrats to you for being here and maintaining so well!

            Lisa, it also looks like you're off to a good start, and seeing those supporting member stars under your name is a good thing too! I should have added another rule that some here tend to forget... 4. Eat your veggies! Looking forward to reading your success story too.

            Rick
            Male, 51 years old
            Start Date 12/30/2005
            250/189/190
            Original goal: Lose 30 lbs by Mar. 1st, 2006. I made it!!!

            Calling it GOAL at this point. I'm happy with where I am now and hope to stay there, or maybe even take it down a little more.


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            • #21
              Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

              Hello again Rick,

              Thank you for your reply and your wonderfully inspiring story. I don't know you that well but I'm still so very happy for and proud of you. I also have no doubt, based on the adamancy in your posts, that "ThickRick" is nevermore. Too Awesome!

              I was wondering... did you happen to post any before and after pics on the site anywhere? If so, I would love to see them. Thanks again so very much for everything and have a great day!

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              • #22
                Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

                Holdingon2hope,

                You're welcome for the reply. And yes, I have some older pictures on here from a couple of years ago... But, it shows my start, then at 43 lbs down. I need to get a newer one to reflect the current me, but I don't have one to post just yet. Anyway, the older ones are here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nths-into.html

                Rick
                Male, 51 years old
                Start Date 12/30/2005
                250/189/190
                Original goal: Lose 30 lbs by Mar. 1st, 2006. I made it!!!

                Calling it GOAL at this point. I'm happy with where I am now and hope to stay there, or maybe even take it down a little more.


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                • #23
                  Re: ThickRick Has Claimed Goal!!!!

                  WOW! What a difference from 250 to the last picture -the 207- made on you!! You must have carried your weight well and to think you lost more weight?!? What an incredible accomplishment! Thank you for sharing and should you ever happen to get some current ones, feel free to show 'em off to me. Ha. Wish you all the happiness in the world. Great job!

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