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Old January 10th, 2009, 10:45 AM
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Atkins Phase: 14-day Induction
S/C/G Weights: 190/170.2/140
 
Join Date: Jul 24, 2004
Location: Michigan
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Default Re: Weight Watchers or Atkins

When I was younger (early 30s), WW worked really well for me. I didn't get hungry and got to my goal weight without too much trouble. I wasn't diligent about following the program, but it still worked.

However, the closer I got to 40, the less WW worked. I really had to be diligent and I was feeling hungry all the time and would struggle to lose weight. With Atkins, I'm not starving, I eat more veggies, and I feel better.

One thing I've discovered is, the older I get, the more I need to be activel. Not necessarily exercise, but something that requires more movement than sitting around. I've taken the kids bowling, painted part of a room, walked around the yard with a toddler. It doesn't take much as long as I'm not vegetating all day.
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Susan
Started Atkins 7/5/2008 for the second time

HW/SW/CW/GW
197/190/170/140

First mini-goal: 180 lbs. met 8/9/2008
Second mini-goal: 170 lbs. met 11/8/2008
Third mini goal: 160 lbs. (which was my postpartum weight with my second baby)
Fourth mini goal: 150 lbs.
Ultimate goal: 140 lbs