Ok where do I start. I was 252 and today I am 141 going to 115-125 depending on how I look. I am 5 ft tall so the charts say I should be 98 -110 but that just might be ro light for me. I like my curves lol. I have been low carbing for 2 years as of november 15/03. I started on the zone but found it was to liberal and I needed a strickter way to do it . So Atkins it was. I am on induction and will be till I reach my goal. I am very glucose sensitive so I have a feeling the most I will ever be able to eat is 30-40 grams of carbs per day. If I cheat with say pizza boom I gain 5 pounds so I really have to watch but this is the way I will eat for the rest of my life. Otherwise the old me will come back. And ya know I love the new me. I am losing the weight slow and steady and yes I have had many stalls but it is your body catching up to you. Here is how it has gone for me.
Nov 15/01 252
jan 9/02 220
feb 26/02 205
march 15/02 202
may 23/02 197
aug 27/02 194
dec 30/02 187
jan 08/03 180
feb 7/03 171
march 18/03 162
april 3 160
may 21 155
aug 21 144
sept 26 141
Yes it is hard to say no to all sugar but it is so worth it in the long run. I am happier. And you will be to. The best advise I can give you is set a long term gaol of what you want to be. Give it 2 years. And then set your monthly goal. And make your self accountable. Write a log book. Take your measurements ,take a before picture . Wite your measurements in monthly,and your weight. It makes you accountable and stick to it. You can see in my list the months I cheated and when I was firm to it!!! May to Aug 02 I was not sticking to it strickly but I have made the commitment to myself to do this for life. So on my way I go. If you need help I am here for ya. You are at the start of a long road but like I said take it 20 grams at a time. Lynn