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
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
It's working!
Way to go, girlfriend!
Go, You!!
Thanks everyone. It's soooooo nice to get encouragement instead of being told it's bad for me.
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