My Little Weight Loss...

[Browneyedmelly]

I just wanted to share my little weight loss.. I know for me its not even a dent and I have a very long journey ahead... I started Atkins, when I went to the drug store and knew I didnt feel so good.. I decided to take my blood pressure. Go to the doctor you say.. No I have a doctor phobia.. and I couldnt, I know thats bad..I took my blood pressure at the drug store hiding it so no one could see.. the number that day was 212/110... I was in a state of panic and knew I had to start the program..for whatever the scientific reasons that Atkins WOL works.. for me it was more about the protein, as I am a protein freak and would rather give up the bread etc than my protein...I started on June 29th 2009....as of today I have lost my 51st pound.. I know for me its not alot but I am so excited. Do I have more energy?? Can I dance from dusk to dawn??? do I still get winded walking from my car to the Walmart's entrance???? yes to all of the above.. I feel like I weight a 1000 pounds sometimes.. but here is the thing I can now put my seat belt on around me and click it closed....when I drop something I can pick it up instead of asking someone else.. I have clothes that I have gotten into..and I took my blood pressure again at the same drug store and it read 153/93...One day I will have to go the doctors.....My husband thinks I am on a "kooky diet" and my girlfriend called the Atkins WOL "an Extreme diet" as she was getting ready to go to taco bell to get a beef and potato half pound burrito...Anyway sorry for going on so long, but I wanted really to thank all the people of ADBB.. I couldnt have done it this long without boards..I am not computer savy and I do not know how to get around the board sometimes.. but ADBB are so valuable to me.. its like a warm friend, a hug when I need it.. Thank you to all of you...

[mk2100]

OMG, what an amazing story! I am so happy for you and your success. I know a lot of people can be negative when it comes to the Atkins WOE, but that's just because they don't know enough about it. Your family and friends can't really argue when you have these fantastic results. It's really a bit crazy to think that your friend thinks of Atkins as an "extreme diet" as she eats a half lb garbage burrito. I hope you don't let anyone discourage you from staying on this exciting path.

I look forward to hearing about your progress! Great Job!!!

[Browneyedmelly]

MK...Thank you so much for the kind words...my friend telling me that the Atkins diet was "Extreme" as she was on the way out to get a half pound potato and beef burrito, to me is an irony...and something I will never forget... Its people with your warm responses that have kept me going...isnt it funny.. you dont even need to see your faces to be touched which is why I love these boards...And to you I say congrats as well!!! with your weight loss..

[JulieB]

I think 50lbs is significant, even if you have a lot more to lose. It shows that you are comitted and working the plan! Congrats on your losses, you are doing great!!!

[jimmie 48]

50+ pounds certainly is ALOT! be proud of every pound you shed and congratulations on your success!

[Browneyedmelly]

Thank you very much Julie and Jimmie...I am very proud.. I just wish it would go faster!!!!! LOL..

[hen82]

That is amazing! You should feel very accomplished, 50 lbs is a huge loss!!! Way to go girl and keep up the awesome work!!!!!

[Atkins groupie]

I think you did extremely well! Just look at all the positive changes that weight loss brought about.

Good for you! I will be looking to hearing about your continued success.

[Browneyedmelly]

Thank you so much Hen and Groupie...I really appreciate it...and congrats to your weight loss as well!!!

[imagood1]

Great job!!!! You're doing great and I'm sure you'll continue to do so. Be proud of yourself and keep up the great work!!