tcr
Tue, Jul-23-02, 17:41
Hi there,
This is my first ever introduction to a group online and I'm excited.
I'm 47 and moved to Toronto a year ago. I found this site by accident. I used to live in Vancouver and dined at Karen Barnaby's restaurant - When I saw her recent photo I was blown away - didn't recognize you at all! So I read everything online about low carbs, everything, everywhere!
My story is about 5 years ago I gained 50 lbs in a few months from sudden hypo-thyroid. I am not a dieter. My idea of a diet is instead of a large pizza I would order a medium. Most of my life I've been 130-140 and then hit 203 this year. A recent divorce netted me a 10lb loss(silver lining). Now as a new single person starting a new life in a new city with a new business I thought what the heck...why not have a new way of life in a new body as I move into my 50's as a single.
I bought the Atkins book......from what I've read you've got to read it to know it and it really does make a difference.
I started July 12 at 193 and in 10 days I am down to 184. I am working out 20 min a day for 5 days first thing in the morning.
I'm having a hard time believing it and expect the weight loss to stop any day now but I am sticking with this induction until the weekend. I keep wondering if this is just a water thing or will it continue? Or will my low metabolic rate keep me from my goal? But I keep going.
I am lucky, my favourite food is cheese. I am experiencing some difficulties eating all this meat though. My partner was vegetarian so I ate very little. Karen's recipes help.
I want to express my gratitude to all of you who continue to support each other. I am inspired by you all and look forward to sharing my victories. Thanks for being there!
This is my first ever introduction to a group online and I'm excited.
I'm 47 and moved to Toronto a year ago. I found this site by accident. I used to live in Vancouver and dined at Karen Barnaby's restaurant - When I saw her recent photo I was blown away - didn't recognize you at all! So I read everything online about low carbs, everything, everywhere!
My story is about 5 years ago I gained 50 lbs in a few months from sudden hypo-thyroid. I am not a dieter. My idea of a diet is instead of a large pizza I would order a medium. Most of my life I've been 130-140 and then hit 203 this year. A recent divorce netted me a 10lb loss(silver lining). Now as a new single person starting a new life in a new city with a new business I thought what the heck...why not have a new way of life in a new body as I move into my 50's as a single.
I bought the Atkins book......from what I've read you've got to read it to know it and it really does make a difference.
I started July 12 at 193 and in 10 days I am down to 184. I am working out 20 min a day for 5 days first thing in the morning.
I'm having a hard time believing it and expect the weight loss to stop any day now but I am sticking with this induction until the weekend. I keep wondering if this is just a water thing or will it continue? Or will my low metabolic rate keep me from my goal? But I keep going.
I am lucky, my favourite food is cheese. I am experiencing some difficulties eating all this meat though. My partner was vegetarian so I ate very little. Karen's recipes help.
I want to express my gratitude to all of you who continue to support each other. I am inspired by you all and look forward to sharing my victories. Thanks for being there!