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Default Needing to lose 80 lbs...

My name is Tom and I'm 39 years old, living here in El Paso, Texas...the Sun City. This is my second go 'round with Atkins (did it successfully about 7 years ago, losing about 50lbs, but gained it all back). This time is different because I want to begin my 40's in 2009 with a healthier body. Today is day #2 on induction and I have become more obsessive with Fitday, counting carbs to the tenth of a gram this time. I also started going to a gym and starting the C25K program yesterday, walking/jogging 1.30 miles at 3.0/4.1mph. I can't believe I made it through the jogging parts!
This morning on day#2 I feel pretty good, no aches, no pains, no bad cravings today and hopefully this will be a great start to a new way of life! Right now I'm just on the border of being diabetic but my blood pressure has been a real long fight for me. I now am taking 5 medications to control it. I am hoping with God's and your help to hopefully be on lower medication doses or no meds eventually. I will be posting pics later on today or tomorrow so I can be more honest in tracking my progress. Wish me luck and I could use any prayers you have to spare as well.

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My name is Tom and I'm 39 years old, living here in El Paso, Texas...the Sun City. This is my second go 'round with Atkins (did it successfully about 7 years ago, losing about 50lbs, but gained it all back). This time is different because I want to begin my 40's in 2009 with a healthier body. Today is day #2 on induction and I have become more obsessive with Fitday, counting carbs to the tenth of a gram this time. I also started going to a gym and starting the C25K program yesterday, walking/jogging 1.30 miles at 3.0/4.1mph. I can't believe I made it through the jogging parts!
This morning on day#2 I feel pretty good, no aches, no pains, no bad cravings today and hopefully this will be a great start to a new way of life! Right now I'm just on the border of being diabetic but my blood pressure has been a real long fight for me. I now am taking 5 medications to control it. I am hoping with God's and your help to hopefully be on lower medication doses or no meds eventually. I will be posting pics later on today or tomorrow so I can be more honest in tracking my progress. Wish me luck and I could use any prayers you have to spare as well.

Tom
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It's very nice to meet you. Ahh, wish I had some of your warm sunshine . You are off to a great start. When I began Atkins nearly four years ago I had to control my type-2 diabetes with two kinds of medication and my high blood pressure with one med. I am happy to report that they are both controled with this lifestlye alone. This can happen for you too. This WOE , I believe is heaven sent.
Post often, make friends and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. There's plenty here willing to help.
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Hello there Tom and welcome back to Atkins! Nice to have you with us on the board.
You'll no doubt find that this way of eating will help tremendously with your B/P issues. Many are able to reduce medications dramatically or even drop them completely.

Looking forward to seeing your pics. Keep us posted on your progress... we're all wanting to cheer you along the way!
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