Dveillo.......

WHAT CAN I SAY........ UNBELIEVEABLE....FABULOUS....FANTASIC... WHAT AN INSPIRATION... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

FANTASTIC DEDICATION

WENDY

Don - What a wonderful success story! I bet you will inspire many people on this site (you've already inspired me!!). Thank you for posting your story...Have a wonderful day!

Robin

Don, what a fascinating story, I showed it to my husband and this finally convinced him, to change his way of eating as well. He is borderline diabetic and on blood pressure pills, and he could knock of about 30 pounds. Because his weight is just around the belly, he has bad back problems as well. After he read your story he finally believed, this is not "just another quick weight loss gimmick" I got into. Now he will start reading my Atkins book *whee*. I hope soon I don't have to cook 2 different meals anymore.
Thank you so much for sharing this story with us, this keeps me motivated as well ...I am still very new to this myself.

Congratulations on your success and we want to see another picture on Christmas

Mischa

What an amazing adventure you undertook when so many of my family and friends think they are too old to change and start living afresh again.

More power too you and I think the very most of your successes!!!

Don,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful success story. Words cannot describe how moved I was from reading it.

I too, am/was borderline diabetic. I haven't had any more tests since before my new WOE.

It seems each time I log in to this forum, I get more and more confirmation that this low-carb way of eating is the way to go!

Congratulations on your big weight loss success!! Please continue to write. You will be a major help to a lot of us.

What an exceptional story, Don...

Thank you so much for sharing it with us and for being so open. This saga will no doubt inspire many, many people...myself included!

Welcome to the forum, BTW, and I suspect I speak for many when I say post more pictures!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! A++++++

Donald

Well done, Don!

I have resized the image you sent me, and it now loads fine.

For those who checked the pictures before, click again for an even more impressive before and after

Wa'il

If this works I am going to attach a side view before and after picture to go with the original attachment. Both of the before pictures were taken on February 10th when I still weighed about 330 pounds.

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The incredible shrinking man



Mischa

Wow! Your story is truly inspiring - and your pictures are a case in point. I am sure your colleagues are absolutely amazed at the new you! To lose 150 pounds in your case is to become half the man you used to be - Just remember to stick with your goals, as I am sure you will do, and keep everyone posted.

All too often, I see people post their story, and leave the rest of us in limbo as to their situation. Your story is truly amazing, as phenomenal as many of the posts are, and in the end, you will be happy you have been able to share your wonderful experience with the rest of us. Even when you reach your goal - which you will, I hope you frequent these forums and provide inspiration for the rest of your fellow LC'ers!

-Mateo
"Reach for the stars!"

Thanks for all the kind words that you guys have shared. I intend to start a journal soon and will put more pictures our there.

I will also share some of the other things I have used to keep myself motivated throughout this process.

Wow!

What a wonderful success story Don. I am so happy for you & your new healthy life! Thank you for sharing your journey as it is very inspiring.

What other word can I add to all of the above describing something about the impact of your story? Has anyone said "SUPER!" yet? Also, how cool that you found a doctor with a clue. I get horribly angry when I think of how many doctors out there are passing on their misguidance to their patients (especially to their patients with diabetes). Keep up the great work. I am so impressed that I really can't express it in words.

I have started my journal and the link below should take you to it if you want to follow it. I plan to put lots more picture out there as well as share the ups and downs of my journey.

My plan is to recap each month as an entry and then when I get caught up I'll record my current activity.


http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...4879#post614879

Please use that thread if you have questions or comments to share with me.

Thanks for all the encouraging words and thoughts.

Don

Don, Saw your story and happy to hear the Atkins diet has worked so well for you. I am also a bike rider-- my wife & I both ride. Started the diet this week and hope to start loosing some weight. Have gained about 30 lbs this year & it is interferring with my riding & other activities here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Deer season opens next month & want to be able to hunt without having to stop every minute to catch my breath. I also find myself riding less because it more difficult to throw a leg over the Harley. Had open heart surgery several years ago & my doctor keeps telling me how bad I look-- will have to hear it again today as he is comming down to fish. Ride Safe, Todd in Missouri

Don, <b>Congratulations!!!</b> When you 'invested' in that copy of DANDR, you bought yourself a new body!

Wonderful job on taking your health into your own hands. The reversal of your health problems is incredible!