It's working!
 

I thought I'd post this in the hope it might be helpful/motivational to anyone just starting or who has started and is feeling unmotivated..

I started atkins on 1st August this year at 294lbs (5'8") and a size 24. I've been a size 24 since this time last year after 18 months with glandular fever, but before that I hovered between an 18 and a 22 anyway. Since I gave up dancing 10 years ago the weight just went up and up, to the point I couldn't exercise without nearly killing myself and had no motivation to either.

I did induction through the whole of August and am now trying less fat, more veg.

Last night I tried on some trousers I bought in June and only wore once because the waistband cut into me. As I did them up I thought they seemed a bit looser. Then I stood up, and the heel of my boot caught on the hem of the trousers.... and they slipped right off! Just slipped down, buttoned up and everything!

I don't weigh myself and I don't do the inches thing. I'm just going on dress size and how my clothes feel, and although my ultimate goal is around 12/14 (UK size), my mini goal is a 20.

It seems I'm well on the way and although no one has actually commented on my losing weight yet, *I* now know I have and it's really bolstered my confidence :D

My hair is shiny, my nails are strong, my skin has cleared up, I have bags of energy, I'm sleeping better... and I'm off to a 3 hour Tai-Chi class tonight ;)

NICE NICE NICE!!! Way to go!

Congatulations!

Isn't it great to realize it actually works! I knew before I started how many people had experienced great results ... and its not that I didnt think it would work for me, more that I didnt think I could work for it - if that makes sense. I have never concidered myself big in the will power department but this doesnt seem like a sacrifice AT ALL. Quite the opposite!

So congrats to you, keep up the great job and enjoy the ride :D

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

:thup: Way to go, girlfriend!

Go, You!!
 

Awesome!! :wave:

:) Thanks everyone. It's soooooo nice to get encouragement instead of being told it's bad for me.

Tai Chi was interesting. although I was worn out by the end of the warm up :agree:

But I WILL be slim fit and healthy again if it kills me :lol:

Horrrrrrrrrrrayyyy for you!!!!! What a wonderful feeling!

Congratulations!

:cheer: Keep up the great work:)

Way to Go!!! What a great success!

:thup: :wave: