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My name is Anna and I'm new to these forums but not entirely new to the Atkins way of life.
A few years back I started gaining weight very quickly. Also, I hadn't lost that last 25 lbs from my pregnancy. Within about a year I had gained 50 extra lbs while working out and watching what I ate. When I went to the dr. we discovered that I had a pretty significant thyroid condition.
Since, I have kept up with a moderately healthy lifestyle. I get lots of exercise and try to eat well. Also, I take medication to help regulate my thyroid. Though I have lost some weight this way... I have not lost nearly enough and my dr. suggested I use Atkins.
About a month and a half ago I began the Atkins diet... sort of. I just reviewed the list of things that I could and could not eat and then did it... but without practicing moderation. I LOVE coffee and continued to drink lots of coffee with heavy creamer and Stevia. Also, I continued to snack on cheese, without counting any of the carbs in it. I also eat quite a few leafy green vegetables and continued to do so without counting.
So, I have actually lost quite a bit of weight. I don't have a scale, but my guess is that I've lost between 15 and 20 lbs. I am able to fit into clothes that I haven't worn in years. That said, I still have about 40 lbs that need to go.
Last night I bought ketostix and learned that I'm not in ketosis. So, I am starting over, in phase one... monitoring things closely and giving up those things that I love... like coffee.
My name is Anna and I'm new to these forums but not entirely new to the Atkins way of life.
A few years back I started gaining weight very quickly. Also, I hadn't lost that last 25 lbs from my pregnancy. Within about a year I had gained 50 extra lbs while working out and watching what I ate. When I went to the dr. we discovered that I had a pretty significant thyroid condition.
Since, I have kept up with a moderately healthy lifestyle. I get lots of exercise and try to eat well. Also, I take medication to help regulate my thyroid. Though I have lost some weight this way... I have not lost nearly enough and my dr. suggested I use Atkins.
About a month and a half ago I began the Atkins diet... sort of. I just reviewed the list of things that I could and could not eat and then did it... but without practicing moderation. I LOVE coffee and continued to drink lots of coffee with heavy creamer and Stevia. Also, I continued to snack on cheese, without counting any of the carbs in it. I also eat quite a few leafy green vegetables and continued to do so without counting.
So, I have actually lost quite a bit of weight. I don't have a scale, but my guess is that I've lost between 15 and 20 lbs. I am able to fit into clothes that I haven't worn in years. That said, I still have about 40 lbs that need to go.
Last night I bought ketostix and learned that I'm not in ketosis. So, I am starting over, in phase one... monitoring things closely and giving up those things that I love... like coffee.
. Besides, you say you think you've lost around 15-20 pounds in 1-1/2 months? That's Wonderful 
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