Hello all!

[k5commando]

Well, where to start? First I'll say that I've been lurking around this site for a couple of months but have been doing Atkins for 6 months. Thank you to the moderators of this site, this is an incredibly informative and valuble resource. Many of your stories are inspiring to say the very least. I was on a certain road to heart attack untill I found this diet. I started gaining weight after high school and peaked 6 months ago at 255+ lbs. My blood pressure was low hypertention WITH medication and my diet was horrible. Mid June this year my best friend came to visit, 50 lbs lighter and in incredible physical condition from following the Atkins plan. I had tried every diet around and had given up on ever losing weight. I thought Atkins was a "meat only" diet and just a fad. HOW WRONG I WAS!!!! 6 months later and now I weigh 197lbs (3 lbs less than my goal of 200), my blood pressure is an optimal 128 over 69 WITHOUT medication, and I am in the best condition of my life! I somehow became addicted to exercise, at the gym EVERY morning at 5:30 and can't stand to miss a day. I have seen the light! Thank you all for your inspiration and for those who are just starting I can say that this plan works and to hang in there! I wholeheartedly believe that Atkins saved my life.

[dreamof145]

Congratulations. Glad you found Atkins and changed your life. Your story is very motivational and worth telling. Thanks for sharing!!

[ztachick]

WOW what an inspirational and heart warming story- well congrats on the loss so far- and also congrats for finally posting here the interaction is wonderful and full of people that truly care- well congrats again and i hope to see more posts from you :joy

[changin]

:wave

Glad you found this wol !
Congratulations on your success !!

Changin

[Kent]

Welcome to ha , and congratulations on making it to goal and healthy. Having such a positive influence as your friend is a huge motivator as it proves the WOE can be done and done successfully. Here's to hoping your story can be as inspirational to someone else. Good job!

[vharper]

Welcome to ha . So happy that you decided to come and post instead of just lurking!! We can't talk to you if you don't post!!!

Great to see that you are 3 lbs less than your goal. That has to be a great feeling. Not only that you also can tell you feel healthy and your numbers show it as well. I am so glad you have posted your story. It is a great story and glad you picked up the book to read about Atkins and just didn't assume it was a "meat" only diet.

I am excited to await to hear more of your successes!!!