I read these boards almost daily, but rarely post, but some of you might remember me. I started Atkins over 7 months ago and just wanted to give an encouraging update to anyone thinking about going on a low-carb plan.

I've actually lost more weight then indicated in my profile, I was more around 240 pounds when I started, and I'm now down to 209. I've been taking it slow, loosing these last 19 pounds or so slowly. No rush, I'm a low carber for life. The weight loss is nice, and I am much happier with my appearance, but I've never really worried about appearance. The GREAT thing is, my low blood sugar problems are non-existent. No more shaky hands, no more ravenous cravings for food. No more overeating because of it. No more acid reflux. Plenty more energy. I feel healthier and live healthier.

It really all just makes so much sense. How society could have gotten fooled into thinking soda and pop tarts are healthy because they don’t have fat in them blows my mind. What we eat on a low-carb diet is what nature intended us to eat. And once you feel and see the results, the larger picture comes into focus.

That being said, I've been preaching the word of low-carb to everyone I possibly can. Two very close friends have been extremely successful, one loosing over 40 pounds in 4 months. However, my largest accomplishment to date is my father. I finally got him on this way of life a month ago. He has been a diabetic all of his life. He cut his insulin shots in half in 7 days. Let me repeat that, HE CUT HIS INSULIN SHOTS IN HALF IN 7 DAYS. Incredible. Now, after a month, he sometimes skips his insulin for a day because he sugar is under control. The fact that my father is going to live longer and healthier, and is happier, makes me feel wonderful. And the success that he has had is a testament to this way of eating.

That's my update. All I can say is keep up the good work if you are living the low carb life, and if you're not, by the book and see if it makes sense to you. Keep a cool head about what you eat, and if you fall off the wagon get right back on. Don’t kick yourself for having a treat once and a while, but know that you should not overindulge. Play with your food! Create wonderful low carb meals! And lastly, preach the word of lowcarb to the people you care about. Perhaps you have to take the subtle approach, and drop hints to them. The changes in you should encourage them to try. You will feel better if they feel better.

Take care everyone, and keep the low-carb lifestyle going,
-Chad

Hi Chad and congrats!

Thanks so much for posting that. I think it is really helpful for people to see that we can adjust the way we eat and the whole focus need not be about how fast we can lose the weight.

Getting there fast is fun...but it is getting there that is important.

Lesley

Hey you are almost at your goal Good for you, and that is awesome about your Dad.
Would'nt it be wonderful if the message could get through to all people who are diabetic.

Keep it up, thanks for sharing, Kathy

Thank you so much for this post... how encouraging!! A voice of common sense is so welcome.

Hi Chad!

Congratulations! You've done great.
Thank you for posting, your words meant a lot to me. I agree with you - good health is such a fantastic benefit of this WOE, yet many people couldn't care a less.



Come on, post more! We need you here!

Take care!

Alina

That is an incredible testament to low carbing! I hope you and your dad continue with this. I cannot imagine the freedom your dad must feel without all those insulin shots.

WAY TO GO CHAD!

That sounds great. I love to hear a success story. It is so encouraging.

Arnie

Thanks for the post, Chad. Great success story. I started about a month before you and I agree with you on every point. This is just the way I'm going to do it from now on.

Cindy

I'm so glad you posted your success. CONGRATULATIONS.

Your story inspires me to remain patient and take it one day at a time.

Have a great LC day


Thanks again

You and your father are great testaments to this WOL

Jan

Thank you everyone! It is nice of everyone to be so encouraging. This is by far the best low-carb resource on the web.
Keep up the good work everyone!
-Chad

<b>WTG, Chad!</b> I love reading everyone's success stories, especially when they remind me (us) that this is so much more than "dieting"; it's eating the way we're supposed to eat.

What a great post! SO inspirational. I actually had tears in my eyes when you wrote about your Dad. Unfortunately, I lost my Dad almost 6 years ago (at the age of 53) and I'm positive that his poor (high carb) diet and lack of exercise were the major reasons for his dying at such a young age (cancer, diabetes and heart disease).

Thank you for telling your story and CONGRATS on your great success and attitude!

Blessings,

n.

I just loved your post. Thanks for sending some inspirational words to those of us starting out, stalled or just feeling need of a little boost. And congrats to your dad. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!