My success so far...more to come!

[EmeraldStorm]

I started Atkins on June 26th, 2003 at (gasp!) 270 pounds. My measurements were as follows:

Arms- 16"
Chest- 55"
Waist- 50.5"
Hips- 51"
Thighs- 26 1/4"

Today, I weigh 239 pounds and my measurements are as follows:

Arms- 14.5" (down 1.75" each!)
Chest- 51" (down 4")
Waist- 44.5" (down 6")
Hips- 46" (down 5")
Thighs- 23 1/4" (down 3" each!)

For a total of 24.5 inches!!

I LOVE my new WOE! I never thought I would get this far. Never thought I would see the 230's again. But, thanks to Dr Atkins, and all of the wonderful people on this board (Brook and 2big, you are both SUCH an inspiration to me!), I have lost (gotta say it again!) THIRTY-ONE POUNDS!!!

My next mini-goal is 220 by September 10th (my birthday), and once I get there, I will shoot for 199 by Christmas. I am staying on Induction for as long as I can...I'm not bored with my food choices yet, so I think I can safely stay on Induction until at least the first of the year....but to start 2004 at below 200 would be sooooo wonderful! I haven't been under 200 since hubby and I got married in 1996!!

So there it is, my success thus far. I know that I am nowhere near my final goal, but still, I FEEL successful! I have more energy (I just finished painting my daughters bedroom AND laying tile in it! Something I would have badgered hubby to do even a few months ago!), I LOVE to go out and play with my kids now (something I dreaded and put off a few months ago!), and am even *almost* starting to like the way I look....*almost*

For all you newbies out there, or those who may be losing slowly and thinking of giving up...stay strong, stick with it...it CAN be done!

[TigerlilySixkiller]

Congrats!!!

I know that I am nowhere near my final goal, but still, I FEEL successful!

You are nearer to your goal than you were when you began. You are successful. Great job. An inspiration to all.

[Anonymous]

WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!

You ARE successful!!! I'm absolutely thrilled for you and can't WAIT to continue this journey with you!

CONGRATS!!! You've earned it!!

~Brook

[2big4mysize]

wow


you are under de-construction and doing a great job of it. Happy low carbing.

[EmeraldStorm]

Thanks all!

Brook, I LOVE the new pic! You look wonderful! A question, though...if, for some reason, you were never able to lose another pound, would you be happy where you are? I ask because I think you look just awesome, and honestly don't see where you need to lose anymore weight. (I hope that came out as a compliment, that's how I mean it! ) AND..I love the tattoo!! I have 2 of them, one on each ankle, and have wanted another one for a long time (I got the two I have done when I was 23)...so, when I finally break 200, that will be my reward...I will go get my next tattoo...no matter what hubby says! :P

[EmeraldStorm]

*Jumping up and down happily* LOOK at my stats below!! Today is my official weigh-in day and I am down another pound!! 32 pounds! I can't believe it!

[2big4mysize]

congrats on the new pound gone