JClishe
Tue, May-19-09, 19:52
Hello, just wanted to introduce myself. I first went on Atkins in 2001 and lost 40 pounds in about 3 months (from 252 to 212. I'm 6'4"). I had tried several diets previously and nothing worked. I was completely shocked at how easy the weight came off with Atkins.
Over the next 2 years I gained 20 pounds back, and then I went back on Atkins in 2003 and again lost 40 pounds in 3 months, this time bottoming out at 192. I kept that weight off for awhile, but I slowly started snacking on more and more sugar, and by the end of 2008 I had gained everything back and was back to 252.
So in December I went on Atkins a third time, and again I lost 40 pounds in 3 months and then kept going. I made it to 205 for a total drop of 47 pounds and I've been holding steady there for about a month.
I'm also an on again, off again runner and in mid-February I started training for my first half marathon, which was 2 weeks ago and I finished. I'm now training for the Chicago marathon in October. I'm basically into the Atkins lifetime maintenance phase, with some additional selective carbs such as a bowl of oatmeal in the morning and lots of apples and bananas, to support my running.
Anyway, that's me. I've trolled this board for many years but just wanted to pop in to say hi.
Jason
Over the next 2 years I gained 20 pounds back, and then I went back on Atkins in 2003 and again lost 40 pounds in 3 months, this time bottoming out at 192. I kept that weight off for awhile, but I slowly started snacking on more and more sugar, and by the end of 2008 I had gained everything back and was back to 252.
So in December I went on Atkins a third time, and again I lost 40 pounds in 3 months and then kept going. I made it to 205 for a total drop of 47 pounds and I've been holding steady there for about a month.
I'm also an on again, off again runner and in mid-February I started training for my first half marathon, which was 2 weeks ago and I finished. I'm now training for the Chicago marathon in October. I'm basically into the Atkins lifetime maintenance phase, with some additional selective carbs such as a bowl of oatmeal in the morning and lots of apples and bananas, to support my running.
Anyway, that's me. I've trolled this board for many years but just wanted to pop in to say hi.
Jason