Living obese - the difference a month on Atkins makes

[JohnSantos]

This refers to my changes since this original post:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...heres-why.html (I can't live morbidly obese - here's why)

Technically I've lost 23lbs but my mass has reduced 2 belt sizes.

The nurse still requires the extra fat blood pressure Velcro wrap, however she can find my pulse easily and my BP is within normal ranges. Now get this: I cut my medication in half. After another month, I'll probably be totally off it.

My computer chair no longer makes horrid noises when I sit, in fact it's fine with me now.

My shower floor doesn't make cracking sounds either.

I started the Elliptical trainer at my gym the day of that post. After 10 minutes I thought I was gonna die at level 1, had to get off and sit down, then went home embarrassed. I now do an hour at level 8, hop off the machine, greet everybody goodbye and go home. That's with 2.3-2.5 speed and 142-154 heart rate.

ZERO HEADACHES in the past month. That's right ... ZERO. My daily nightmare headaches are totally, completely gone.

I no longer check my shirts, it's all good and loose now.

I flirt with women at the grocery store and gym, and they flirt back.

Tying my shoes is no problemo.

To all you fat guys: Stay on Atkins induction for a month with exercise, and you'll notice several positive changes in your life. I'm extremely grateful to all the wonderful people on this board, that keep me excited to stay on my diet every day, and absolutely amazed at the progress I've made in a mere 30 days. I love you all!

[JulieB]

I'm so happy for you John! You are really making this work for you - congratulations I really look forward to seeing how you are doing after 6 months or a year - you're going to be 'that hot guy' at the gym!

[jennbeingme]

Great job! You must be so happy with your progress. I'll bet your family is much happier with a headache-free ( and consequently more cheerful) dad / husband in the house

[Slapshot]

Nice work man...keep it up.

[liv]

John. That is a great post. Atkins is such a gift. So glad it is working for you and that you are working it. That elliptical workout is really impressive.
Keep on flirting. That lucky lady is out there somewhere.

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

That is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! and you are just an absolute prime example of why getting off sugar will SAVE one's life!

congrats to your progress so far and just keep doing what you're doing. you KNOW it works. and YOU are working it!

[Sherri]

Thanks for sharing John! That is fantastic news!
It's also nice to see your self confidence returning with the ladies. You go guy!!!
Yes, you'll be kicking those meds to the curb in no time. If it's one thing about Atkins, is that it's a very healing woe. Weightloss is just one of the wonderful benitits of this lifestyle.
I'm looking forward to watching your success.

[sham]

Hi john you must be proud of your achievement its happened only because your determined and you deserve it because you worked hard keep going.

[momtomany1]

We love you too! So inspirational, I am so proud of you!

[Bianne]

wow!!! thats wonderful john, people like you inspire me everyday to keep going. Keep it up buddy!!!!