sun

From Monday 12th May I am embarking on finally finding the diet of Atkins and starting what I hope and can prove will be the end of years of yo-yo-ing.

Having been diagnosed with Insulin Resistance a year ago I amassed a huge unsightly abdomen (see gallery pics at your own risk).

LL was successful I lost 3 stone within 8 weeks and started maintaining September 2007. I have slowly gained 10 to 12lbs, ok, this is not too bad, but the fat has started amassing around the middle. I attempted WW to try to lose a little and maintain but have struggled, I love bread, pasta, potatoes and cereals but always suffered after eating them with burping, indigestion, distended more than usual belly and WIND. I put it down to IBS and a slight wheat/gluten intolerance.

Having read properly atkins new diet revolution, Insulin Resistance is a major topic in this book and has answered so many questions.

I really feel that this will be the end of my battles now understanding my medical problem.

And I am going to prove it!

sun x

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

PinksW

Good luck, Sue...it really is a fascinating read, isn't it?

Pinks
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Week 1 - 16 pounds (yeehah!)
Week 2 - 4 pounds
Week 3 - 4 pounds (changed to Atkins)
Week 4 - 7 pounds

sun

it really is Pinks, you are doing sooooo well hun, lets hope I'm as successful

sue x

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

PinksW

Ahhh but you've done the hardest part losing the three stone. You weigh less than half of me!

I find Atkins very liberating. I know I have a long road ahead of me, but at least I can see that road littered with nice things to eat. I tend to keep it very simple during the week, but at weekends I like to experiment a little.
Don't forget to have your half an avocado regularly...they really are superfoods, you know
Pinks

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Week 1 - 16 pounds (yeehah!)
Week 2 - 4 pounds
Week 3 - 4 pounds (changed to Atkins)
Week 4 - 7 pounds

Hedgehog

Best of luck on your journey

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Goals
1. Get to day 4 restart successfully
2. Get holiday weight off
3. Get under 25 BMI
4. Fit into size 12's

Measurements
Bust 42, (37) Waist 38, (31) Hips 45, (40) Thighs 27, (24) Arms 12 (10.5)

April-Jun
SS Wk1-10 -42lbs
Moving up the plans Wk11-13 +2 (stuck 100% )
Jul Holidays +7
Restart 25/07/08
SS+ Wk1 -7.6
810 Wk2

Dancing

oooh I had my first half avocado last night - having the other half tonight

So pleased you have found something to give you real positivity and hope with your insulin resistance!

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New ticker - 26 July 2008





wk 1: -10.5lbs
wk 2: - 0lbs ... but i didn't gain. Weigh exactly the same, despite my mini break

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What I achieved by March 2008 ..... The ticker below is not up to date as I put some weight back on while trying to lose the last 1.5stone

Started vlcd Sep 2007: 20 stone 1lb
Lost 91 lbs by 13/04/08





14.0 inches lost off my waist so far
8.5 inches lost off my bust/back so far
10.5 inches off my hips so far
6.0 inches (approx) off my thigh

sun

good morning low carbers on this beautiful day, I am a real sun addict, hence my name

Am so looking foward to tomorrow, Went for a fantastic meal last night ate and drank to my hearts content!

I've decided to be 75% good today leading up to tomorrow, I shall be having wine today with bbq grub.

All I can say is that I am very positive and excited, I just hope I get some good results especially the next week or 2.

suex

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

PinksW

Good luck today, Sue
Enjoy
Pinks
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Week 1 - 16 pounds (yeehah!)
Week 2 - 4 pounds
Week 3 - 4 pounds (changed to Atkins)
Week 4 - 7 pounds

sun

thanks Pinks,

Here we go then!

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

Soraya

Hi, Hope it goes well, I had the same issue with insulin resistance. I used to think that without bread, potatoes & pasta my life wasnt worth living!

I also find that with lc I don't feel tired or fuzzy headed all the time.

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Started Atkins
Easter 2004 220

CD Start Weight 197 June 06
Got to target 145

Total Loss: 73lbs or 5st 3lbs

restart weight 176.6 8 Oct 2009

sun

it seems so wrong, I think Ive had to much mayo! also, have I blundered already, Ive had some double cream in my decaf coffee today, and just reading my book, it says single or whipping, does that mean no double?

I had egg and bacon for breakfast, and for lunch, selection of meats with another egg and mixed green salad leaves, and a very small amount of red pepper, onion and 3 cherry tomatoes cut up.

I feel fatter now than I did this morning!

sue x

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

PinksW

It always does feel a bit odd when you start eating this sort of food stuff. After all, we're always told that we're not to eat anything full fat, aren't we. How much mayo did you have? I don't think Atkins puts any limits on it really. Most of the way through, Atkins talks about heavy cream, which is double, so I'm sure you'll be ok. Keep drinking the water!!
Pinks
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Week 1 - 16 pounds (yeehah!)
Week 2 - 4 pounds
Week 3 - 4 pounds (changed to Atkins)
Week 4 - 7 pounds

sun

thanks hun, until I get used to the diet I may need lots of advice

sue x

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

sun

DAY 2

So far so good, lets hope I go into ketosis tomorrow, Ive got my weewee sticks, fingers crossed, and let the fat munching begin

sue x

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LAST YEAR LOST 3 STONE DOING LL
FROM 11ST 12LBS TO 8ST 12LBS


I AM NOT AMUSED AND HAVE NOTHING TO SAY!

PinksW

Excellent stuff, life is so much easier when you're "in the pink", eh?
Pinks
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