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    Let me tell you a little bout myself. I was a skinny kid until the age of 14 years old. I've always had a very large structure, but I was never overweight. As a teenager, i was groomed to play football in high school by my coaches. I was a lineman and all i ate were pastas and carbs to bulk up. Well I bulked up alright which in turn I was getting fat. Well it worked, I was the Captain of the football team three years in a row and I was that super star but I was OBESE. My senior year in high school I was 6'2 and pushing 270 lbs.

    The problem was when I graduated from high school I was still obese and I have been ever since. A couple years ago, my friend who is also obese decided that we were going to try LC. We both lost about 30 lbs, but after 6 months went back to our bad habits of eating crap food loaded with carbs. My friend balooned up to 350lbs and suffers from diabeties now. He is 35 years old and is 5'7.

    I balooned up to 300 lbs and have riden that weight for a while now. That is my heaviest weight ever. I am constantly told that I "carry" my weight well and no one believed my when I told them I weighed 300 lbs.

    I am a police officer and I have been for the last three years in Southern California. As a police officer, I am expected to chase after people, fight with people when need be and most importantly do what I have to do to survive. I work in the deadliest area where more officers are killed by violence than anywhere else in the country.

    I have to loose weight or it might cost me my life and my two boys depend on me to be there for them.

    Ive lost 30 lbs since June, 2007 on LC and I am determined to lose another 50 lbs minimum.
    Restarted Atkins November 22, 2009

    310/310/220 M/36

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    Re: I guess it's my turn.....

    Opps, sorry for the spelling errors...and Ive been a cop for 10 years , not three...
    Restarted Atkins November 22, 2009

    310/310/220 M/36

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      Re: I guess it's my turn.....

      Hiya MiB and welcome! Have seen you around the board, so it's really nice to read your introduction. Glad you joined us here at ADBB.

      Seems you know Atkins works well for you from your first experience. And it seems it's working well again. That's great! With constance, I know you'll lose the rest of the weight you need to and get super healthy for your boys. If you're healthy, it means you'll be that much safer in your dangerous job, so keep at it man!

      Happy further losing!
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        Re: I guess it's my turn.....

        Hi Man in Blue! It's good to see you here at the Spotlight! Congrats on your whopping 30 pounds loss so far! You've done it before, you will do it again, for yourself and your family.

        I know you've already joined in the challenges! Do come around the board often so we can see how well you're doing.

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          Re: I guess it's my turn.....

          Glad to meet you! Being a police officer is a tough job, I'm glad you're getting in shape to do it and be there for your boys. This WOE gives most of us a lot more energy, too! Sounds like you're doing great, keep in touch!
          Caryl
          Start 2/21/2007 212
          CW 6/22/2008 167
          Goal 124
          F 49 yo

          Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

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            Great to have you aboard! Thanks for putting yourself on the line like that! Keep coming back and good luck! You've done it before, you can do it again! I have a football player son... He's got a hollow leg! eats constantly!
            liz
            Highest wt 227
            Atkins start wt 215
            Restart 1/29/10 201
            Current 195
            Goal 149








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              Re: I guess it's my turn.....

              Hello!

              It's great to meet you! I know that you can do this, what awesome motivation you have!

              I wish you the best of luck and although I am new to the board I'm more than happy to help you any way I can!

              Thank you for risking your life to take care of others!!
              No trees were killed in the creation of this post. However, many electrons were terribly inconvenienced.

              Female/36 years young
              Induction Started: August 13th, 2007
              Loss Goal: 26 pounds

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                Re: I guess it's my turn.....

                Thank you all for your kind words...
                Restarted Atkins November 22, 2009

                310/310/220 M/36

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                  Re: I guess it's my turn.....

                  Hey man in blue. Congrats on the 30 lbs. Welcome aboard!
                  36/F, 5'8 "FOOD IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. "
                  HW 285/SW 265/CW 178/GW 170
                  Next Mini Goal: 175 by Sept 16th (Isabela's BD)

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                  "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)

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                    Re: I guess it's my turn.....

                    Wow - you put your life on the line everyday - I'm so glad for you and your boys (and for all the folks you protect in your community) that you getting back on board with this WOE. You are doing GREAT so far!

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                    Last edited by sillygirl; November 26, 2007, 09:16 AM.
                    5'4" Female, 39 Years



                    Restarting after Major Ups & Downs!
                    • SW: 194.5 [October 22, 2008]
                    • CW: 165.0 [February 12, 2009]
                    • GW: 150


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