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04-13-2007, 02:06 PM
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Larry's Angel
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NW New Jersey But, My Heart's In Pittsburgh!! GO STEELERS & PENGUINS!!!
Posts: 3,060
S/C/G: 245/143/145
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Today Is My 3 Year Atkins Anniversary!
Today I'm on Atkins 3 years...doesn't seem like its been that long! When I started this new lifestyle, I was 42 years old & 245 lbs To put it quite bluntly...I was FAT! With a history of heart disease, high blood pressure & diabetes in my family...I decided it was time for me to do something...FINALLY!! My friend, Jennifer (who, incidentally...is a nurse on a cardiac floor) was on Atkins & at that time, she had lost 60 lbs. I talked to her about it & she suggested I start by reading the book. I decided to give it a try. Who would have thought being able to eat real, full fat mayonnaise...heavy cream...full fat salad dressings...butter...full fat cheeses & meats would result in me losing 102 lbs!! I went from wearing men's size 3X t-shirts to currently wearing size 8/10 I will admit, the "new me" is taking some time for me to adjust to. When I look in the mirror now, I don't recognize this body! I have been blessed with 2 wonderfully supportive parents and a DBF who makes me feel special & beautiful every day of my life (I love you sweetie!  ) For any of you struggling with your weight...I've been there...BUT, you CAN change this. If I can do it, anyone can do it!! Atkins works...I'm living proof of that!
All the best to you!!
Kim
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04-13-2007, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 6,963
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Congratulations! you look great 
Mel
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04-13-2007, 05:41 PM
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lilybelle
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: rural Oklahoma
Posts: 6,619
S/C/G: 234/142/145
Height: 5'7
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Congratulations Kim, you look so great. Thanks for sharing the pic's. As you know, I also lost my weight by doing Atkins. It truly does work.
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04-13-2007, 10:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 23
S/C/G: 175/175/130
Height: 5'5"
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Hi, congratulations on your success. I thought Atkins was not good in the long run?
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04-14-2007, 01:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1
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You look awesome!!! Good job.
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04-14-2007, 09:15 AM
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~~Maintainer!~~
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 2,496
S/C/G: 346/186/186
Height: 5' 9"
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Kim. Congratulations on reaching your goal!! You look great and I hope you are proud of yourself, we are!
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04-14-2007, 09:51 AM
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Onward and Downward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 8,485
S/C/G: 285/215/1??
Height: 5'2"
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04-14-2007, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 8,974
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Kim!!
You look wonderful!
And great job of keeping the weight off - if you'd ever like to poke your head in the Maintainers Forum, we'd love to have you. Lily can tell you that we don't bite! 
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04-14-2007, 10:40 AM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
S/C/G: 287/120's
Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Congratulations on your big anniversary. How wonderful for you that you were able to turn your life around and keep it that way. You should be so very proud of yourself.
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04-14-2007, 11:31 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,704
S/C/G: 295/225/back to Onederland
Height: 5'5"
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Fantastic!!!!!!!! You look terrific and I bet you feel great!!! 
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04-14-2007, 01:37 PM
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Just Yr Everyday Chick
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 10,842
S/C/G: Lost 50 lbs, regained some
Height: 5'3"
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You are a hero! Or heroine, as you wish!  Brava!
Jay
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04-14-2007, 10:37 PM
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Bewitchin' in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 11,506
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Way to go Kim! Congratulations 
Your pics look terrific too.
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04-17-2007, 02:30 PM
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Larry's Angel
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NW New Jersey But, My Heart's In Pittsburgh!! GO STEELERS & PENGUINS!!!
Posts: 3,060
S/C/G: 245/143/145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nygirl
Hi, congratulations on your success. I thought Atkins was not good in the long run?
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This is a common misconception of Atkins. Unfortunately, Atkins has gotten a bad rap because people are misinformed and believe us "Atkineers" eat only red meat, lbs of bacon & butter etc. Atkins, when done correctly, is very healthy. I will eat this way the rest of my life.
All the best to you!!
Kim
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04-17-2007, 06:20 PM
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Beach Babe Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Magic Kingdom
Posts: 265
S/C/G: 257/226/125
Height: 5' 4" - 51 years old
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Allright!!!
You look AMAZING.. what a fantastic accomplishment!!!!
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04-20-2007, 12:07 PM
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I AM MY KIDS MOM
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: La
Posts: 2,128
S/C/G: 208/162/135
Height: 5' 2.5"
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Very Awesome!!!
Congrats Congrats Congrats!
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