Atkineer 15 months--114 pounds down!

[SunnySmile501]

Hello everyone. I joined a while back, but never posted. I've been faithfully following Atkins 1999 version since September 15, 2005. I have read the 2002 version, but don't own it. I lost 102 pounds in 10 months and then plateaued for about 4 months. I didn't get upset at the long plateau because I love this WOE so much I don't even miss my old high carb favorites. I have truly made this a lifestyle change and I am looking forward to making goal in the next few months. I've lost a total of 114 pounds now, and seem to be going down a pound or two per week, again.

I have a lot of challenges, but that is not going to stand in the way of regaining my health. I am almost 57 years young and have problems with my thyroid. I was almost bedridden for several years and walked with two quad canes (not because of weight, because of an incurable disorder called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)). I threw the canes away over a year ago and can now exercise walk at a good pace for 30 to 45 minutes. I can do the 4-mile Walk Away the Pounds video several days a week. I lift weights three times per week. Last year at this time, I could only lift 2-pound weights for 10 minutes, sitting in a chair. At the end of that 10 minutes, I was shaking and sweating from the effort! I now can lift either 5-pound or 8-pound weights for 30 minutes and still am not sweating, shaking and in pain like I was a year ago. It doesn't sound like much weights, but it is a lot for me with the RSD. I have never liked exercise, especially lifting weights, but I have found that I can do it consistantly because of a change of attitude.

My name is Carole, but my nickname has been Sunny for many years. I look forward to joining you all in this healthful way of living.

Sunny!

[kacey1]

Hi Sunny! Congrats over and over again for your stunning loss. You are an inspiration to lots of people - please share some more stories and pics - to inspire others who are trying to do half as well as you have done!!!!!!!!

Fantastic, wonderful, terrific! I can't wait til I can say the same things!

Kacey

[Richt]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ADBB, Carole, I am glad you have found us. Big big congrats on losing 102lbs, thats a great achievement.

[Stella]

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to me as a newbie! Thank you so much for posting!

[sallyseachange]

Sunny!!! Your loss is inspiring, your attitude awesome, your goal laudable!
We're so happy that you found us here. You'll find lots of support and friendship here. We all root for each other and know the problems that can occur along the way.
Congrats on your increase in exercise... that's wonderful!
Looking forward to the day you reach your goal, as I've no doubt at all that you will!

[Lady_Hawke]

Welcome to the ADBB Sunny! Your nickname really fits you because reading your post was like a ray of sunshine! What an amazing 15 months you've had.....so very inspiring!
Congratulations on your 114 pound loss and for being able to toss the canes!
Awesome, awesome post

[ValidRouge]

Welcome to ADBB, Sunny! I welcome you and your experiences to our support network here on the web! You've done an OUTSTANDING job and I can't wait to hear about your journey!

[SunnySmile501]

Thank you EVERYONE for the huge welcome! I made it through the Christmas holiday just fine and I am looking forward to 2007 being the year I make goal!

Sunny!

[Adena]

Congratulations to you, Sunny -- what a tremendous accomplishment. Welcome to our little place here -- I think you'll like it!

We look forward to hearing more about your successes.

[Lisa M]

This is one of the most inspiring posts I've come across today!!
I love seeing these posts!

Keep 'em coming!




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