woo hoo, my mom is going to do Atkins with me! so happy for us both.

[pinkfeathers]

I'm so excited, my mom, who has been overweight and depressed is going to go on Atkins with me. I think this will help her feel better about herself and it's exciting to think we are going to be Atkins buddies. I know she can do it because she's done it before sucessfully in the past and did very well on it.

Have you ever convinced anyone else to do Atkins with you? It's pretty cool!

Not being hungry and losing quickly are two great encouragements for anyone wanting to lose a bit of weight (or a lot!).

Good luck to you all!

Let's get skinny!!!!

[Sarina D]

Well how exciting is that?!?!?!??!?!?!

I think that's absolutely marvelous....the two of you will do great together...what a team!!!!

You'll have to keep us all posted on how it's going....tell I say "CONGRATULATIONS" and well done for making the commitment to herself to get healthy!

A big congratulations to you as well Pink, obviously you've been a great example to her in order for her to be inspired to start living this way.

My brother started eating this way last October after watching my progress...he's now lost over 100 lbs....I'm soooo proud of him, he's doing awesome and is a terrific example inspiration to all.

Keep in touch!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met– Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 174 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160
My personal journey - Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!

[pinkfeathers]

Sarina,

Wow, your post is so inspiring. You encouraged your brother to do Atkins and he's lost 100 lbs!? That's the biggest gift you could give him, along with your gift of your own weight loss, those two are sure to be the best gifts I could imagine anyone giving anyone else. It's a longer life, a happier life and a more quality life.

I can't wait for my mom to feel happy again with herself and *maybe* give dating a try as I know she is lonley.

It's such an inspiration to read your story.

I can't way wow enough. Thank you again for posting to me!

Jennifer

PS You're beautiful!!

[farmwife]

Jennifer,
That's wonderful!!!

I tried to talk my mom into it too. She has struggled with weight problems ever since I was a baby. Once I told her she couldn't eat bread the conversations was over.....those addictions can sure be hard to break!

I'm sure you will be great encouragers to one another. I think family can sometimes be your biggest obstacle when you do atkins, it's better to get them on your side!