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[dougthejeweler]

Hi All,
I am 56 years old and live in Gresham Oregon ( Next to Portland)Almost 3 years ago with Diabetes ( Insulin Dependant ) A1c level mostly at 11, High Blood Pressure, ultra high Tryglicerides( over 1650 )weighing 302 pounds and 5'10'' I was in trouble.I was depressed and would have welcomed the chance to die. Unfortunately I couldn't do it myself.Each day was so tough to face.I took a handfull of pills 3 times a day and 3 big insulin shots in my stomach too.I knew I had to do something quick.I tried the Atkins diet with some success and I noticed a real drop in my blood sugars when I was on it. My problem is that I didn't know how much to eat .What portions were the right amount.I was reading on the Atkins Shake Can the nutrients and decided to drink 2 cans each day with extra protein and vitamins and eat 1 good meal each day. It took 11 months of this program changing my main meal each day so I wouldn't get board.I am not much into excercise so I relyed on diet alone.The pounds seemed to melt away.I started in January and by November I had lost 144 pounds down to 158 pounds.That was 1 year and 2 months ago and today I weighed 157.7.The Atkins shakes did the trick!I still drink 2 shakes a day and one good meal. Did I tell you I don't take even one pill anymore and my diabetes ,high blood pressure and high colesterol have diaasppeared and the 1650 plus Triglicerides were 150 at the last testing.My body can operate perfectly with no problems at this weight.I went from an XXL Shirt and a size 50 waist to a Meduim shirt and a 33 inch waist.My wife says some things got bigger ,go figure, lucky me.I have never got tired of the shakes as I really like the light chocolote one.For anyone in my same situation it is so worth it.I owe my life to Dr Atkins. Doug Ardans dougthejeweler@hotmail.com

[sallyseachange]

Hi Doug and welcome!
Congratulations on your tremendous success with Atkins! You lost a huge amount of weight and moved to far better health. Awesome.
I'm glad the shakes worked for you... must say though, for any newbies reading this, some folk do have issues with bars and shakes. They stall many, many people.

Good for you also, for maintaining. Isn't it great not to be one of the 'statistics' who regain all they've lost five minutes after reaching goal??? I applaud you!

[dougthejeweler]

Portion control is what got me fat in the first place.I was never able to do it on my own.The shakes were my helper.I didn't have to think about what to eat. It took that decision out of my day.There was only one decision left that was my main meal and it was a struggle each day.

[QUOTE=sallyseachange]Hi Doug and welcome!
I'm glad the shakes worked for you... must say though, for any newbies reading this, some folk do have issues with bars and shakes. They stall many, many people.

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[sillygirl]

Welcome to the board Doug! I agree with sallyseachange, usually the shakes stall many folks around here. For you, you've made some great lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy.

[PoddlerSue]

Dougthejeweler,

Thanx for sharing your story.

You truly are an inspiration!

PoddlerSue

[HeidiE]

welcome to the board

this is a great tool to help you evolve here

[Tracie515]

Welcome and Good Luck. Any questions just ask!

[dougthejeweler]

I am sorry my weight loss method doesn't agree with the way you think. You are doing it far more perfectly than myself. This is sure an example of a strangle hold of old ideas on a message board. Nothing but your method will work and this idea is the only way. See ya

Originally Posted by sillygirl

Welcome to the board Doug! I agree with sallyseachange, usually the shakes stall many folks around here. For you, you've made some great lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy.

[dougthejeweler]

Thank you
Doug

Originally Posted by Tracie515

Welcome and Good Luck. Any questions just ask!

[dougthejeweler]

Thank you

Originally Posted by HeidiE

welcome to the board

this is a great tool to help you evolve here