Low-Carb is the ONLY way to go!

[martamarta]

I started LC-ing on June 16th, 2006 at 314 lbs and completely NOT in control over my eating and weight.. Fast forward a year and a month later and I am a much happier 156 lbs. and finally at a HEALTHY weight. It's amazing how much Atkins can do for us people who have never been able to lose weight any other way. I will admit, I am a carboholic and always will be. What can I say? I look forward to reading more about everyone and learning from each other.

My before and now pics:

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3580/33333po1.jpg


~Marta

[Scottish Ryan]

WOW

Here is me wondering If I should start Atkins again to help lose this weight.

Amazing Success

[*Emma*]

WOW! you look great!

[Richt]

Good work, please share with us how you did it, and any juicy tips and hints that you can pass on.

Rich

[martamarta]

Thanks guys...

I concocted my own version of low-carb after doing a month of strict induction. I started counting calories and capping them at 1200 a day in addition to keeping my carbs low.. less than 20 a day for a while and then allowing up to 30 or 40 or so off and on. I have had a cheat-free year and I think that helped also because a slip-up would have set me back I'm sure. I am now plateauing but as long as I don't gain, I am fine without losing another pound. Maintanance is A LOT more stressful than losing was, I don't know why! Anyone have any insight into this??

[Richt]

Originally Posted by martamarta

I am now plateauing but as long as I don't gain, I am fine without losing another pound. Maintanance is A LOT more stressful than losing was, I don't know why! Anyone have any insight into this??

I agree maintaining is so much harder, I think its due to complacency. I'm sort of in the same boat.

[Discolemonade]

You look AMAZING! What a transformation! Good for you for being proof positive that the Atkins WOE can and DOES work. Best of luck to you on your maintaining. It's not easy but CAN be done.

[13_jane]

Hi

You look amazing!!! Well done and thanks for sharing your photos with us - this is my favourite part of the sitd - so inspirational!!!! You dont even look like the same person!! Have you had anyone not recognise you yet?? hehe

What sort of exercise did you do??

[slimndown]

WOW! I'll bet you notice the heads turning as you pass by - good job!

[CFurman]

What an amazing transformation!! Congratulations. You look like a completely different person!