@@@@@@ GOAL **********

[Feelin the Power]

Well I just thought I would post, what the heck. Hope I don't bore you all....

I reached goal somewhere around 7/31/03. It was exactly 2 months and 3 days after I started Atkins. I lost 25 pounds in that time period and who knows how many inches, although I wish I did have pre measurements.

I feel great and have more energy than ever. I was walking at lunch here and there when trying to lose the weight, but since have begun exercising EVERY day, and am in on Brook's exercise challenge (thanks for that by the way )

But this whole change of life started long before Atkins, and I am not talking about any of the low-cal diets, but God knows I tried them all, this started with taking a look in the mirror and knowing that this is not what I was supposed to be.

To help myself I started to sorta pamper myself, because I didn't love myself, but desperately wanted to. I began doing more for myself, like buying some nice bubble bath and relaxing with some candles, getting all lotioned up afterwards, doing my hair and getting contacts. Little things that helped me like myself, and it really helped.

Since losing the weight I continue to stay 20-25 carbs per day, just to see if there are 4.5 more pounds that want to come off, but I dont' think so. With all my working out I actually gained .75 inches around each arm, and that is muscle folks.

But I am seriously scared of the Carb Monster, I just can't bring myself to increase my carbs, even though I feel I should at this point, to prevent boredom and JUST RELAX about the weight issue!

Now all I need to do is get some before and after pic's scanned to show you the proof! I'll get to it...eventually

Well that is my story, and I am STICKING TO IT!!!

[BikerGoddess]

Yay! Congrats on making your goal, and in such a short time, too.

Know what you mean about being afraid to increase carbs. Can't really help ya, since I seem to go up for awhile, then fall back into Induction because it's safe. My problem seems to partly be that people think I'm "done" with the diet and can now eat whatever I want

Good luck with whichever course you decide. Bet you're looking great

Laura

[Feelin the Power]

Thanks Laura!

[2big4mysize]

woo hoo for you At goal is great now you need to get busy working on those food groups on the carb ladder in chapter 14 if you didn't while you held yourself to 25 carbs. You can do it just go slow.

[MojosRising]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[KimJPower17]

I am starting at the same weight and have a goal of the same around 118-120. I was wondering if you could post a few sample menus for me since you have been so successful in such a short amount of time!

Thanks,
KimJPower17