Hello And Thanks!

[wvfireboss]

Hello everyone,
My name is Ron and I thought it was time I introduced myself. Iv'e been doing ADKINS since 8-1-08 and have lost 55lbs. Iv'e gained alot of imformation and will power from this reading the posts on this board and would like to say THANKS!

[clogger]

Ron, way to go !!! That's fantastic ~ 55 pounds gone forever!

This site is great for support, knowledge, and motivation. Keep coming back and post often so you can share with others.

Wishing you continued success in 2009.

[Bender]

Great! I hope to be where you are by mid year towards my first goal. 55 pounds. That is like dragging one of those 5 gallon water bottles around with you everywhere you go. Your energy level must be amazing now.

Thanks for sharing your story.

[charks1]

Welcome Ron...Good job on the weight loss!!! I've been on the board about a year and have lived Atkins for about 5 years or so...
so the wvfireboss ...is West Virginia Fire Chief ??

When your up to it you should try a few of our challenges..it helps keeping you motivated..
again welcome and congrats...nice to meet you

Char

[wvfireboss]

Thanks everyone, with the support from this site and my DW who does my meal planning, i'll make goal. Good luck to everyone in the coming year.

Close guess Char, but i was a mine examiner in the coal industry.

[charks1]

Yeah real close guess..LMAO!!

[Sarina D]

Hi Ron,

WOW, congratulations on your 55 lb. weight loss, you're doing fabulous....what a terrific accomplishment!

I look forward to hearing more updates on how things are progressing for you.

Keep up the great work, it's great to meet you!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 251 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160