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New to the board but been on Atkins for 1 year on April 9th. I've lost 73 lbs!!!! whoooooo hoooooooo
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Dawn - "life is good"
Female 5'6"
2005 - 240 / 167 / 150 fell off the wagon
2007 - 191 / 186 / 150 fell off again
2008 - 220 / 220 / 150 GETTING READY TO START AGAIN!
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Congrats! Always an inspiration to hear about success stories. and Welcome aboard!
My hubby & I in the Smokies!
Jan. 23/06 -183July 23 -159Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. markSep 26. '07-148.5Nov 26-153April 1, '08-155July7 '08-1556/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss
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Beautiful pictures and transformation! Congratulations on the -73 pounds loss and welcome to the board!
Please share your testimony! It's great to hear positive affirmations of how Atkins changes lives
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When I was in highschool I was about a size 9/10 - 150 lbs. I was a very outgoing, witty, life of the party kind of person. After about 10 years of letting myself go, and bad relationship choices, a year ago I found myself in the middle of a divorce from a real life SOCIOPATH. And in a 240 pound / size 20 body that I didnt recognize or want to claim. I was depressed alot, I was in denial alot. I avoided cameras and mirrors. Deep down I knew I was better than that. Finally a visit to my fathers house REALLY got me thinking. My dad is a very overweight man in his 70's with Adult onset diabetes. He has had to give himself insulin injections several times a day. The thought that I was headed in that direction terrified me. I didnt want my boys to have to watch me like I now watch my father with the injections, and the suffering. I also felt like my boys deserved more out of their mother than my body could EVER give the way that it was. I would attempt to go do fun things like go to the park, but by the time I had the boys up, dressed, fed, and in the car to go I was ready for a NAP! and whenever we got to wherever we were headed I would Just sit on the bench and pant in exhaustion. I bought dr. Atkins new diet revolution in paperback at walgreens and that was the best $6.99 I have EVER spent. My life is forever changed. Eating the Atkins way for the last year I have dropped 73 lbs and I'm now a size 10. I feel great! and best of all, My boys and I go to the park and I can play on the slides and in the tubes with them. AND I FIT!!! I can chase them around and sometimes they wear down before I do! Its such a great feeling. I find myself pitching the Atkins way of life to everyone I see. I wish someone had told me about it sooner. But maybe it was just the perfect time for me. Not only have I lost the physical WEIGHT off my body, but I've dropped a ton of MENTAL BAGGAGE that goes along with being over weight. I am a powerhouse of confidence now. I have fun again! I "am" fun again. Thats why my ADBB username is "life_is_good" because my life is so good these days, thanks to Dr. Atkins!Dawn - "life is good"
Female 5'6"
2005 - 240 / 167 / 150 fell off the wagon
2007 - 191 / 186 / 150 fell off again
2008 - 220 / 220 / 150 GETTING READY TO START AGAIN!
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Aaahhh...that's an excellent testimony to this woe. Thanks for sharing. I love the idea of "fitting" in the park playground equipment. lol. Totally fun!
You're right....life is good with Dr. A.
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You look great. Loved reading your story - it was so inspiring. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!!Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F
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What a great story you have and congratulations on your new life. Starting over isn't easy - I too lost a lot of weight, 200 pounds of an ex-husband and 30 pounds off me! - but boy don't we both feel better now!!! Isn't it funny how often the two happen to coincide?
Cristi
height: 5'9
age: 32
sex: female
starting weight: 180
current weight: 151
goal weight: 135-140
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Glad to see yet another source of inspiration - you did it, therefore so can those of us willing to follow your example. W.T.G!
~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..."
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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
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Your current picture!!! You are SO beautiful! What a lovely smile! Congratulations on everything - you are an inspiration. Thanks for posting!
StacyF/45(!?)/5'11"
Highest Weight: 254
Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
Lowest Atkins Weight 196
Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
1st Goal: 245
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hi Lifeisgood !! you can see life is good for you now - Wow, amazing change - you look very pretty.
Well done,
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You look amazing. What were you starting stats?
Deborah
Originally posted by life_is_goodDeborah
SW291(April 13, 2006)/CW291/Goal 175
First weigh in on April 30, 2006 with a Goal of 280
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=H20lover
Water Goal: 110 oz. per day
First Mini-goal: 250 by June 28
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I started April 9th 240 lbs - size 20 Now I'm 167 size 10
Man, now if I could just afford a tummy tuck I'd bet good money I'd be a size 8. I have enough loose skin on my stomach to make an 8lb newborn. Ick!!!!
Ahhhhhhh Maybe one day when my sugar daddy comes along.........
Thanks for the compliments guys!!!! It doesnt even seem like its been a year. I love the food I get to eat so it doesnt seem like I've even been on a "diet".Dawn - "life is good"
Female 5'6"
2005 - 240 / 167 / 150 fell off the wagon
2007 - 191 / 186 / 150 fell off again
2008 - 220 / 220 / 150 GETTING READY TO START AGAIN!
"Every pretty face deserves a skinny body" - MeComment
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Isnt it amazing how weight will AGE YOU??? I had worked here a good year before the subject of "how old are you" came up in our office. Everyone kind of went around the office and announced how old they were, when they got to me I made them guess. Everyone guessed ATLEAST 7 years older than I really was. I said "NOPE! I'm 28" One of the "not so classy" men I work with said "SERIOUSLY? YOU'RE ONLY 28"?
He still jokes about that now. Infact after my one year Atkinsversary I emailed everyone my "fatty" picture and that same guy said "wow! I almost forgot that you looked like that! You've changed A LOT in a year thats for sure"!Dawn - "life is good"
Female 5'6"
2005 - 240 / 167 / 150 fell off the wagon
2007 - 191 / 186 / 150 fell off again
2008 - 220 / 220 / 150 GETTING READY TO START AGAIN!
"Every pretty face deserves a skinny body" - MeComment
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