Hi !

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to this forum. I have been reading it for the past few days though, and I think the members and admins. are absolutely great in regard to helping me. The information is indepth and alot of good input and feedback is evident.

At any rate, I have been doing Atkins Diet since first week of January. My resolution was to lose the weight I had put on over the past 5 years by eating like a "Fat Cat". Cookies, candy, cake, pasta, pizza, and the rest of the goodies were my best friends. Thats until I looked in the mirror one day, and did not like the reflection! That is when I knew it was time for a change. I felt unattractive and unhealthy and felt really sluggish throughout most days,

So as I mentioned, I jumped on the Atkins way of life. I had read the book from front to back, and I totally didnt believe that eating steaks, butter, bacon, whole eggs, non diet dressing and mayo, etc. would make me thing again.....LOL , I was in for a suprise!

I started out on Jan 4th ~ around 204 lbs. My stomach was big and my face was puffy. I started with a 2 week induction and was finally on my way,

It took around a few weeks to stop having incredible sugar withdrawals. The Entermanns was calling my name ~ each corner. But I am happy to say , I resisted...

After the 1st month on Atkins, I lost 13 pounds. My abs were starting to peek through my jiggle roll....my side panels were shrinking,,,, and my energy was boosting ~ an all time high....I was happy to say the least.

Now its been close to 2 1/2 months....My weight is 178, I have lost 26 pounds total, and I have a new lease on life. Its really great! I have 6 more pounds to reach my goal weight of 172. Soon I will incorporate weight lifting and cardio to get really tone and ripped.

Thats my story to date - oh and some of the vitamans and supp's I use are -

EFA, 2000 mg Vita C, B complex formula, Multi vitamin , L - Cartinine, and Chromium .

I eat 4 meals a day - gettin tired of salad though...lol

I like Steak, chicken, shrimp, pork, ground turkey, turkey breast, alot of fish (salmon, fresh tuna steaks, swordfish) and cheeseburgers.

I did eat alot of cheese in months 1 and 2 but now have cut down because cheese usually gives your body a flabby look to it.

I like my low carb veggies...especially celery with hi fat ranch !!!

Thats about it, I look forward to contributing to this great forum and also meeting my goal weight.


TradeStar

Cool TradeStar!

You've certainly got the right approach and it makes all the difference.

Keep posting!

Karen

Hi Tradestar

Welcome to the forum. You've done great so far and it sounds as if it won't be long till you reach your target weight. Keep us posted as to how you get on.

Welcome, TradeStar! You sound like a real Atkid Congratulations on your loss and on your attituide. I hope you'll post often so we can keep up with your progress.