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Hey Everyone,
This is my 2nd attempt at Atkins but this time I have read the DANDR cover to cover and bought the Atkins Journal. I am really enjoying reading all the advice and "stickys" in each forum and the "Before & After" photos are really inspiring!
I am a 37 yr old male, 6'3", 320 lbs. My goal weight is 220 lbs.
I believe this is my highest weight. I was 300 lbs in 1985 and dropped down to 220 in 1986 and then even further to 187 in 1988. I stayed around 200 until 1996 and then slowly started adding about 10 lbs a year until now.
My weight is impacting my quality of life. I am not doing things that I would normally do if I were at a normal weight. I won't go to plays or concerts if I have to wear "dress clothes" as they are too tight and uncomfortable. I recently had to ask for a seat belt extender on a flight and I have to fly every month. I don't like to be photographed (although I have taken a "before" photo to post sometime soon) and am starting to feel like I want to hide from the world.
I love carbs but hate the way I feel after I eat them. I was raised on Mexican and Italian food. I know I eat them for comfort and am willing to work on that. I feel like carbs are to me what alcohol is to an alcoholic. I am at the point to where I've had enough and am ready to make a change.
I am in day #3 of induction and am in ketosis!
I am looking forward to getting to know you guys and hope I can also contribute to the group as a "newbie".
Kirk "InkDBear"
This is my 2nd attempt at Atkins but this time I have read the DANDR cover to cover and bought the Atkins Journal. I am really enjoying reading all the advice and "stickys" in each forum and the "Before & After" photos are really inspiring!
I am a 37 yr old male, 6'3", 320 lbs. My goal weight is 220 lbs.
I believe this is my highest weight. I was 300 lbs in 1985 and dropped down to 220 in 1986 and then even further to 187 in 1988. I stayed around 200 until 1996 and then slowly started adding about 10 lbs a year until now.
My weight is impacting my quality of life. I am not doing things that I would normally do if I were at a normal weight. I won't go to plays or concerts if I have to wear "dress clothes" as they are too tight and uncomfortable. I recently had to ask for a seat belt extender on a flight and I have to fly every month. I don't like to be photographed (although I have taken a "before" photo to post sometime soon) and am starting to feel like I want to hide from the world.
I love carbs but hate the way I feel after I eat them. I was raised on Mexican and Italian food. I know I eat them for comfort and am willing to work on that. I feel like carbs are to me what alcohol is to an alcoholic. I am at the point to where I've had enough and am ready to make a change.
I am in day #3 of induction and am in ketosis!
I am looking forward to getting to know you guys and hope I can also contribute to the group as a "newbie".
Kirk "InkDBear"
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