I can't live morbidly obese - here's why

[phil h]

This has to be the best post I have ever seen on a wt loss board.I am a big ole bear and about teared up.Dude we have all been there and experienced the humiliation of being obese.God bless you in your journey to reach your normal weight.

[courtney_00]

Nothing tastes as good as being thin and healthy feels

[Sherri]

Hi John,
Thanks for sharing! I can identify with just about everything you listed there.
The Atkins experience is a life changing experience. As you're losing weight you'll be able to check off that list of situations that will no longer be hindering you.
I'm really excited for you because I know how excited I was when it became a reality that I was no longer mobidly obese. Thanks to Atkins! This is the only lifestyle that I have found that I could lose the weight and become so healthy. This will happen for you as well. The pounds are going to just melt away along with the emotional layers that go along with being obese.
I'm really proud of you for taking control of your life.
Again, thanks for sharing. Your list has reminded me of where I came from and where I don't want to go back to.
Wishing you much success in your weightloss journey.
Sincerely, Sherri

[Goodbyefat27]

John...

I can relate to a lot of what you said and in fact I made a list very similiar to yours to read in moments of weakness that I printed and put on my fridge. Its the passion you put in writing that, that will get you to your goal. Im from NC as well and I know that our southern food makes it very easy to slip down a slippery slope. Print out that list you made and claim it by putting it where you have to look at; along with a picture of yourself. I wish you luck in reaching your goal and Im almost certain from reading the heart that went into writing this post you will!

[Heiricka]

Go John Go!!! You can do it!

Those are excellent reasons to say no to pizza.

[seabee]

Ya I know the feeling. I was 385, 2 months ago. Now 346.
I did this a year ago, I was 345 and was down to 279. running 6 miles a day. I just stopped. That was not the best thing to do. I went up to a new high of 385. The thing that got me was it was very hard to wipe the back side. Sorry, it is the reason I got back up and started to work it off again.

[Grizzabella]

I hope that someday soon you'll be able to write a NEW list of all the positive changes you're experiencing.

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

Why hello Handsome .. My ex finece was 400 pounds and hes starting atkins with me and lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks..and had to deal with alot of what your saying, Yes i agree nothing is ever worth the feeling of being comfortable and feeling great In your own skin. i give you alot of credit of writing this post, you put it out there for all to see but most of all if you do read it when you want to cheat or before working out i can almost guarantee you your gonna kick ***!!.. well have a good day, You can do it!

[theredhead]

John, you're a courageous man, and you obviously have what it takes to get your life on track and meet your goals. Atkins is the magic key!

My husband has lost 100 pounds. He lost the first 75-80 several years ago and did a very good job of maintaining it. Recently, a few pounds crept up and he took charge of things and lost 40 more. Now he looks so awesome! He feels good. He loves the foods he eats. It's not a struggle at all. Conquering the sugar/starch demons IS possible and YOU can do it, too.

Hang in there, buddy!

[bradybunch]

Great post John, you can do it, one day at a time !!