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Atkins: When food is your living!
Hi everyone;
I knew my clothes were a little snug, I was fatigued more often, my memory was fuzzy and my joints were achy. What I didn't realize is that I'd put on a significant amount of weight until I decided to utilize that little metal box that sat adorning my bathroom floor for years.
Even then I simply just quit eating and the weight wasn't coming off. It wasn't until my DH was looking into having bariatric surgery that I saw where following the Atkins Nutritional approach was recommended for at least 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. I thought I was being so helpful to him by doing some research.
Wow, I couldn't believe that you could still eat meat, fish, eggs and poultry and still lose weight. I thought, Okay, I'll try it and see if it works and we'll do this together.................for his sake of course. I began faithfully reading and cutting out carbs, sugar, bread, potato chips and so on in my diet. In the first 20 days I lost 12.8 lbs. THIS IS WORKING!
My energy level seems to be returning. My memory seems to be much clearer. My clothes are fitting alot better. And last but not least, my confidence is going way up.
Needless to say, DH lost interest as quickly as he came up with the idea. Honestly, he hasn't even noticed that I've lost weight.
Now, for the real kicker............................I'm a cake decorator and baker for a large retail bakery. DH is an Executive Chef. You cannot imagine how difficult this is when food is in fact your living. We are born and bred Cajuns which means that our whole culture is basically centered around good food and great friends and family.
I need alot of moral support to continue this healthier way of life until I can get stronger and leaner. Your help is greatly appreciated along my path to a healthier me.
I knew my clothes were a little snug, I was fatigued more often, my memory was fuzzy and my joints were achy. What I didn't realize is that I'd put on a significant amount of weight until I decided to utilize that little metal box that sat adorning my bathroom floor for years.
Even then I simply just quit eating and the weight wasn't coming off. It wasn't until my DH was looking into having bariatric surgery that I saw where following the Atkins Nutritional approach was recommended for at least 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. I thought I was being so helpful to him by doing some research.
Wow, I couldn't believe that you could still eat meat, fish, eggs and poultry and still lose weight. I thought, Okay, I'll try it and see if it works and we'll do this together.................for his sake of course. I began faithfully reading and cutting out carbs, sugar, bread, potato chips and so on in my diet. In the first 20 days I lost 12.8 lbs. THIS IS WORKING!
My energy level seems to be returning. My memory seems to be much clearer. My clothes are fitting alot better. And last but not least, my confidence is going way up.
Needless to say, DH lost interest as quickly as he came up with the idea. Honestly, he hasn't even noticed that I've lost weight.
Now, for the real kicker............................I'm a cake decorator and baker for a large retail bakery. DH is an Executive Chef. You cannot imagine how difficult this is when food is in fact your living. We are born and bred Cajuns which means that our whole culture is basically centered around good food and great friends and family.
I need alot of moral support to continue this healthier way of life until I can get stronger and leaner. Your help is greatly appreciated along my path to a healthier me.
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