Low Carb & Atkins Diet

luckylady · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 4:36 pm Post subject: progress update

I am so excited. Today I weighed myself. I am down to 152. That is a 2 pound loss in a week.. I have been doing induction for 1 month now and have lost 8 pounds. Doesn't seem like much of a number, but considering 1 month ago my weight wouldn't budge. I have more confidence. I feel sexy. My husband tells me everyday how good I look. He is doing this with me, so we support each other. I can fit into clothes I haven't worn in a long time. Even though it is only 8 pounds, the inches have come off in my hip area. It is astounding. It is empowering. My goal weight is 130-135, and for the first time in a long long time, I feel I can get there. I have found so many lo-carb food options that I am enjoying. Yes, acutually enjoying my diet food. My kids ask "mommy, why are you eating like this?" They eat ice cream and cookies. Limited amounts only. I tell them because mommy wants a healthier body for the rest of my life. They are also eating more meat, more cheese, more eggs. They want to try my food. I encourage them to try everything. But, to come to a point. I feel great. I have no will power, and if I can lose weight without starving myself and eating low fat yucky food, anyone can. Keep going and you will succeed. It may take while, but it will happen. I believe this now with all my heart.

Maryanne · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 4:42 pm Post subject:

Congrats!!!! Eight lbs is great esp since you were at a plateau, I wish you even more success in the future. It sounds like your doing wonderful though:)

Kara-lot · New Member Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Posts: 28

luckylady,
How exciting it is to finally get the feeling "I can do it". I think that is so much of the battle right there. For so long I held myself back thinking it is impossible, now, there is this excitement that I can do it again, & I could see that so much with you also. Your going to do it.

Teuthis · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 12:58 pm Post subject: Congratulations!

You're making excellent progress; physically and emotionally. I'm sure you can succeed! Smile

Good Luck; and please keep us posted on your success!