OK..Have a little extra time before we ring in 2002 so I thought I would go ahead and post my intro now. Started Atkins in Feb 2002..I started at 264lbs, currently I weight 180 with 30 more pounds to go. I have been on it faithfully and very strictly. I have not cheated once, nor have I gained back one pound. I am monitored by my family doctor. The biggest thing is I work out daily. This has been a major life changing thing for me. I tried everything under the sun to lose weight without success. This diet has worked for me. I do a little bit of a drastic version of it but its the only thing that works. If anyone needs any help or support. Please let me know. I know how hard it is to start this and keep it up but I had to make up my mind to finally do it for ME. That was the key. I was always trying to lose weight to please someone else, this time it was to please me and it worked. I love working out. I walk everyday and 3-4 times a week I workout to Denise Austin on Lifetime TV. I also have the Buns of Steel and Legs of Steel tapes from Tamilee Webb. I think its important to stress that excercise is a MUST or else all that weight you lose will leave you with loose skin and no toned muscles. Please drop me a line anytime if you need any help or tips. I am always willing to help anyone. I've been married 8 years, no kids, just one big fat cat named Sam. I used to hide and not go anywhere or do anything. I felt alot of shame...but now my husband smiles all the time because he can't keep up with me
Please don't give up. Do this for yourself. Thanks and I am happy I found this board. Wish I had this site back in Feb...
So Stay Strong..DO this for YOU...because YOU are worth it!