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    One year of Atkins

    Today is my one year anniversary of starting (actually re-starting) Atkins! I have made it a year, feel I am going strong and trying to decided where my goal is exactly. I know I am CLOSE. It is more a size and a feeling than a certain weight. I am also working more on fitness and toning (and inches I hope) than weight.

    I started at 183lbs a year ago and this morning I was 128.1 lbs. I have lost 8.5 inches from my waist, 8 inches from my hips, and 7 in off my thighs (just a few measurements). I have gone from a size 18 to about a size 6 (I have a couple of size 8's and a couple of size 4's...gotta love these clothing manufacturer's).

    I can't believe what I have accomplished in a year. It doesn't happen overnight but in the great scheme of things, one year of my life seems pretty short too.

    Thanks for the forum and all the helpful friends here. I never could have done this without you. Sorry I don't have before/after pics. I never got in front of the camera before and would have to do some serious digging to find something.

    I feel that I need to keep going strong and not let my guard down because the journey isn't over. Premaintenance is just as much of a challenge for me.



    Jane

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    5'6", 42/F, Mom of 3 boys :heartbeat :Drink2: :goldribboArmy wife:goldribbo
    Tags: atkins, year
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    Re: One year of Atkins

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Good luck on the rest of the journey!
    "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

    Glenda
    F/5'10/47
    261/xxx/???
    "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
    "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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      Re: One year of Atkins

      huge congrats - that's just amazing results!
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      240lbs - 4/9/2009
      230lbs - 9/24/2009
      220lbs -
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      • #4
        Re: One year of Atkins

        Many congrats Jane.You have done so well and I have seen the new pic in your album you look so stunning and so slim I really dont think you should lose anymore.YOUR FIT!

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        • #5
          Re: One year of Atkins

          Wow...that is great!
          Good Job!
          God Bless Everyone!

          Started 3-29-10
          Total lost = 26 pounds

          1st goal = Lose 50 pounds
          2nd goal = Get under 200 pounds
          3rd goal = Reach 170 pounds

          just a little closer.......

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          • #6
            Re: One year of Atkins

            AS a bonus you get a rep point for your hard work!

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            • #7
              Re: One year of Atkins

              I'm thrilled for you!!! However did you get that marvelous waist size reduction??? I was also 36 pre Atkins and despite losing from 159.6 to 126.6 today!!!..my waist size is still a (choking) 30 in. and pants a (choking)10 in the waist but HUGE through the hips and legs. Do you do any special waist exercises. I'm willing. (I'm ancient so perhaps that is part of the problem).
              P.
              Last edited by super; April 20, 2010, 08:49 AM. Reason: 2 signatures
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              • #8
                Re: One year of Atkins

                Congratulations!
                J.

                "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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                • #9
                  Re: One year of Atkins

                  you got more than 1 rep point!

                  CONGRATULATIONS, JANE, ON SUCH A GREAT YEAR! this really is the reason adbb is here and it's so good to see that your time here has helped to get you to this point. adbb and ALOT OF HARD WORK BY YOU!
                  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..

                  Current Challenges.....

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                  • #10
                    Re: One year of Atkins

                    Originally posted by super View Post
                    I'm thrilled for you!!! However did you get that marvelous waist size reduction??? I was also 36 pre Atkins and despite losing from 159.6 to 126.6 today!!!..my waist size is still a (choking) 30 in. and pants a (choking)10 in the waist but HUGE through the hips and legs. Do you do any special waist exercises. I'm willing. (I'm ancient so perhaps that is part of the problem).
                    P.
                    For some reason, I seem to lose weight in my upper body the most. I don't do anything special, it just happens. I am a classic "pear" shape. I have much harder time losing it on my lower half. Its hard for me to find pants that fit because if it fits my hips, it is too big in my waist. I thought it would get better by losing weight but it doesn't. I am hoping exercise will help.

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                    5'6", 42/F, Mom of 3 boys :heartbeat :Drink2: :goldribboArmy wife:goldribbo

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                    • #11
                      Re: One year of Atkins

                      Thank you all for the kind words and support. I appreciate it more than you know.

                      x5










                      5'6", 42/F, Mom of 3 boys :heartbeat :Drink2: :goldribboArmy wife:goldribbo

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                      • #12
                        Re: One year of Atkins

                        Congratulations Jane. You have done so well. I am proud of you.
                        Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                        May Challenges 2010
                        Push-ups: 450/800
                        Abs: 850/1900
                        Squats: 650/1200
                        Lunges: 500/1000
                        Strength: 490/1200
                        Running: 50/100 km


                        2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                        • #13
                          Re: One year of Atkins

                          CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your achivements are so impressive, AND PERHAPS MORE IMPORTANTLY, your perseverence is incredibly inspiring. I'm sure that strength will guide you thru pre maintenance and ultimately maintainance! Keep going girl!
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                          * Abs 1500
                          *Squats 650
                          *Water 72 oz
                          *6 WEC 3x/wk

                          NOW Climbing B.R.E.N Tower, NTS, Nevada USA 3,054 steps 204 flights >>>104/204 flights done

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