Are you a low carb success story?

[Analog6]

I'd like to do a book on low carb success stories. I'd like input on what I'm thinking of as a format and volunteers who'd like to be in it.
Precis first draft outline
1. Some history of low carb
2. Mention of medical benefits and metabolic resistance etc
3. Some sort of outline of the various plans, and hints on how to follow a low carb diet
4. Some success stories of those who have lost and KEPT IT OFF. All the press you read says no one can keep weight off on low carb. We know that is just bull**it. I'm envisaging one page profiles with before and after shot, a story, and some stats and acheivements. I'd like to have before and after blood pressure, cholesterol etc if it was available. This would be the biggest section
An extensive bibliography

This idea came about after I yesterday purchased (at the op shop for 10 cnts) Dr Sandra Cabot's 'Syndrome X'. She has absolutely outrageously plundered other books, research papers etc and does not give one line of credit to anyone. Her 'diet' is just ATins revisited, with a different name! It made me think 'I could do better than this'. My degree is n journalism, after all, and I g=have had many articles published, and ohots, and have a prfoessional photogrpahy qualification. And I've worked in desktop publishing on and off for 25 years! I OUGHT to be able t put a book together.

What say - any takers, advice, volunteers for the success profiles.

[tpampel]

I dont know if i count... I starrted in dec 2003 and maintained until june 2005. (125-130 lbs, a 40 lb loss) Then i got pg and gained 70 lbs. The DAY after I had my son (feb 15 as i had him the 14) I got back on atkins and look where i am almost to goal again!

[ttdriver]

I'd be happy to help!

4 years, 6 months of success thusfar and planning on many more!

Betty

PS -- I think KENT would make a great success story for the WORLD to read!

[k5commando]

I think it sounds like a great idea! I'll be 2 years on the plan in July. Havn't gained a single pound back. I'd be happy to send you any of my info if you like, even if it's just for statistics and such.

[iyamamaschke]

I'M in girl Make all us Atkiners Proud. And plus I can be famous for a day ROFL. I'll give ya anything you want it's 2 years for me in November.

Sarah

[aggie]

Hi Analog! I think this is a great idea. I was last night up until all hours of the night reading the stickie Loser's Lounge where people tell their success stories. It is so important to be able to read these stories but this "SO" needs to be out there in the general public because its bad enough we have to fight ourselves on this WOL but when we have to fight basic ignorance of this WOL in our friends, family and aquaintances it makes it that much harder. So, with all your experience in journalism, a book on success stories would be wonderful!!! Of course, i'm only 8.5 lbs down right now so I don't count. Yet.

[Analog6]

Thanks to you all so far. I'll be working on a template for each profile subject to fill in and when it is ready I'll make a pdf and get it to you all. My job is ending on 30 June so I'm going to have time to spare! I'll be heavily using this site to look at the success stories and the research stuff etc.

[iyamamaschke]

Excellent if I can be any Help to you Odille I will help you in any capacity that I can.

Sarah

[staziaw]

I'm in! I haven't reached goal yet, but am more than happy to share my story.

Stacy

[Thinker]

Hi!

I'm a 75% story. It's been just about 4 years since I lost 100lbs on Atkins. I kept low carb until the holidays last year. Since then, through a lack of dilligence, I've put 10 lbs back on. Now I'm struggling to get that 10lbs off and I'd like another 15 on top to reach my original goal.

Nice idea!

- Thinker