Have been doing Atkins sice Jan 4-03, started at 215, now at 188.
I think I have had a pretty typical experience, 6-8 pounds the first week, then approx 2 pounds per week after that. I have had a couple weeks where I lost nothing, but had a couple trips out of town where it was hard to stick with the plan. My CCL is about 50 grams per day, and I have a few Rye and water on the weekends and eat and drink aspartame sweetened goodies, but not too much. I have been walking about 5 kilometers per day and have attempted to get into lifting weights, but it's hard.
My wife "loribell' has been succcessful as well, but still has a few pounds to go, she has made sticking with this much easier with the great meal ideas she comes up with. I could still stand to lose a few more pounds, but mostly would like to firm up now, so I will have to get into the weight training.

I am not bragging, just letting everyone know that if I can do this you can too.

Carry On
JJ

Congrats JJ. You do all the bragging you need to do! This is a major deal. Will you continue with this woe or move on to something else? Again good job.



Gail

Congratulations! I always like to see the "goal weight reached" stories. I think they are important in keeping all of us motivated.

You should post some before and after pics in the success stories area.

A big congratulation to you JJ! Now don't disappear from the forum--we still need your support. And besides, the hardest part for you is just beginning--keeping the weight off.

judy

Jon

WAY TO GO JJ!! Awesome
You're an inspiration to us all!!
Jo

Thanks everyone. I will be sticking with the low carb way of life, at least that is the plan. My wife is also following Atkins, so it makes it easier for both of us. As far as before and after pics, really I can't see much difference, my clothes are looser, but no one has said anything to me such as "are you losing weight?", or "jeez you look thinner". My immediate family has mentioned it, but they knew I was trying to lose weight. As far as other people not one person has said a thing. Go figure.
Anyhoo, I feel a whole bunch better then before Atkins.

Oh yeah, one funny thing I remember about induction is how good toothpaste tasted. Mmmmm..... tooothpaste........

Thanks again
JJ

Nobody is saying much to me about my weight loss either, but I suspect it's because people are embarrassed to talk about weight, especially to a woman. Like saying "you look like you've lost weight" would carry an implicit message of "Boy, were you ever fat." And what if they were wrong about the weight loss? That would be awkward.

I have noticed people saying "You look good..." while eyeing me as if they were trying to figure out what to say. One woman said "You look happy, like you've been taking care of yourself" and when I told her I had lost weight, she looked incredibly relieved, like it was OK for her to talk about it because I had mentioned it first.

--Sarah

I think this is very true! No one has really said anything to me, either, except my immediate family. Those at work know I'm doing Atkins, but like you said...seem embarrassed to talk about it really. One of my bosses did ask my why I hadn't dressed down Friday and I told him because my jeans no longer fit me...lol. He looked a bit embarrassed and said "well, its really none of my business anyway". I don't care if they say anything or even notice. My hubby notices <weg>


L

I am such a loud mouth that I've told everyone in my office, and all of my friends that I am doing Atkins. Its actually really been a lifesaver, because they have all thrown their support behind me. Everyday I get reminded that I am on a diet because people ask me about it. No one has asked me how much weight I have lost, as that might still be a little taboo to talk about openly, but they all watch for little differences, and let me know when they see them. Its really been good for me. I can't cheat at work, or when I am out with friends because everyone will call me on it!

Talk about diet boot camp!

Angelica

Yippee JJ!!! I am almost there, a few more lbs. to go, but can't stress over them since this is a WOL. My four-year old tells me I can't eat certain things, as she polished off a tater tot at lunch. I always get from her, "but you USED to!" or "You can't eat those because they have sugar and carbs in them." Now I have "special" chocolate, "special" jello, "special" bagels, etc. Oh the heart attack I almost caused her as she saw me biting into a low-carb bagel covered w/cream cheese! Congrats on reaching your goal weight, now we want to see it maintained permanently!

Low carb bagel? Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my mouth. Where can I find such a magical thing?

Paleoanth, the low-carb bagel is from a local store, Low Carb Connection in Shrewsbury, NJ. If they do mail-order, I'm sure the shipping charges would be excessive. I actually heard about these bagels on this site (probably over in the Low Carb Products forum). Unfortunately, I do not have any nutrition information on hand. I usually have one every two or three weeks (they come frozen).

Wow!!!!
You are doing great! Can't wait for the day when I can say that.
It makes it much easier with the two of you doing Atkins. My husband isn't-and yet I am slowly incorporating it into his eating. If only I could get him off the ice cream after dinner and the oreo cookies.
Trying to live Atkins-
Lil