Introduction - wake up call

[SteveGettingSkinny]

Hi everyone, this is my second time on Atkins and I'm over fifty so I'll be watching a couple of the boards. The first time around I lost 40 pounds in 45 days, the last thirty pounds in 30 days, so I know for sure this way of life really works. (I did walk 3 miles a day as well as doing Atkins). I got down to within 15 pounds of my goal and started taking my easy way of loosing weight for granted and then eventually forgot how much I needed Atkins. Well, life happens and a few disasters happened and I started gaining again and didn't care. Two months ago my doctor told me my blood pressure was through the roof and I was 60 lbs overweight, Just after that I met up with a friend I hadn't seen for 30 some years and noticed he was walking funny. I asked him what happened expecting a car accident victim or something. He told me that he had had a stroke because of his high blood presure and his weight. Well these two things came to me as a wake up call. I took me 3 weeks to loose 5 lbs on a standard portion control diet, which I found frustrating. I gave myself a shake, dug out my old Atkins book and never looked back. That was only 20 days ago, I am down a total of 17 lbs (between the two diets) and I've lost 3 inches off my waist and my blood pressure is down 20 some-odd points
I set my weight goal to 180 lbs based in my BMI, I was 243 when I started it all, today I weigh 228 so still have 48 lbs to go.
My confidence is high and my close are feeling loose.

I'll keep you posted

Steve

SW 443/CW 228/GW180

[mitzimarie]

Greetings, Steve!

Welcome to ADBB!

Certainly sounds like you are off to a great start - wow! I'm one of those second-timers, too. Have you checked out the STAC forum yet? (Second Time Around Club) There are lots of great folks there who have walked in our shoes, and is a great place for support and motivation. Here is the link, in case you haven't seen it yet. Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet

Definitely stick close to the board, and keep us updated on your progress. You're an inspiration!

[OzLover]

Welcome to ADBB Steve!! You are on your way to reaching that goal!! Looking forward to updates on your progress.

[ImREADYImREADY]

Welcome Steve.

[Lilacs]

Hi Steve! Another STAC er here who just found this awesome board.

Welcome