Just had to say

[fatty mcfatison]

I was talking with the kids this morning and they were telling me how they have noticed I have more energy for them. We were planning an upcoming trip and it almost made me cry to hear them say they felt they got to do more now. Which made me start thinking and I just had to take a moment to say how grateful I am of finding this WOL and this support board. I started the second week of June 2007 and have had nothing, but postive results. I know I could not have made it this far without the support from the members, advice from the members, and challenges. I am proud to have never cheated. But most of all I am enjoying the changes this WOL has made and is making in my daily life. I went from no energy, upset stomach all the time, headaches, joint pains, and no sex drive at all to the complete opposite. And it truly has enriched my life.

I am most proud of my new ability to enjoy my children more. On a daily basis I have more energy to interact with them, but where I can tell the difference is the big things. We take atleast 1 yearly trip sometimes 2 to Disney every year. In Jan 2006, when we went the kids missed alot of things, because I simply would give out each day and we would go back to the resort. We even had to leave a day earlier than planned, because I was just done. We went in August 2007, and boy what a surpise. I was able to keep up with the kids. But more than that it didn't feel like a chore. It was fun. That trip gave me hope for the future. Now we are going back to Disney at the end of Jan 2008 and I can not wait to see the diference this time. The kids are so happy, because they truly get to do so much more in a day. And i feel GREAT!

It amazes me the impact of this WOL. I am a better mother, lover, wife, and all around better person. Thank you so much to everyone that has helped me along the way.



Sorry for the long winded post.

[*Emma*]

I think you need to change your username, youre not a fatty anymore!

What a great post, dont apologise for it! its posts like these than inspire people to go on!

[sallyseachange]

Thank you for this inspiring post. Am really happy for you. You're doing a splendid job and reaping the deserved rewards. That your family is reaping them too is a lovely bonus for everyone!

[SunnySmile501]

Wow! Very inspiring and powerful testimony! I am so grateful to Dr. Atkins for fighting to get this WOE accepted and never giving up when everyone was against him! We are proof-positive that this WOE is not only the best way to lose weight, but to improve our health and mental attitude in ways we never dreamed possible when we started this 'diet' to lose a few pounds.

Sunny!

[Einy]

Agree Sunny.. I certainly feel more energetic and can keep up with my kids more than ever.. and we are talking only 15 lbs difference in about a month.. I can only imagine how it is going to be when I reach my goal weight..

[pamelainaustin]

That is a truly wonderful post and thank you for sharing it here.

While it is so easy to focus on the scale, it reminds me of the many benefits that one receives that can't be measured!!

Keep up the good work and enjoyment of you life!!

Pam

[jlyn]

Great post... Thank you so much for sharing. It is posts like this that keep a lot of us going

[fatty mcfatison]

Thank you all for your kind words and rep points. I am glad that inspiration and support will come out of my long winded bablings. Honestly, everytime I read it I am amazed it is me.

Emma- Thank you for the suggestion to change my name. But my name is a play of what we call my daughter (Madison McFatison, Addison, etc). It is like a little rythmimg name so its special to me. Even though it does say Fatty it makes me smile everytime I see it.

[OzLover]

What a testimony to this WOL!!! Thanks for sharing.


Glenda

[Elizellen]

Keep up the good work