My Atkins experience in the past 12 days

[Jeafl]

Well, after 12 days of (mostly) sticking to the diet, I have lost 5.5 lbs! I was hoping to have lost more, but I do take some medication that will slow me down (according to the Atkins book). I am excited though, because not only have I lost weight, but I FEEL better. I'm not sleepy after lunch, and my kids say I'm not as crabby .

I was thrilled to see the recipe thread at the top of this page. They all sound so good I don't know what to try first!

 

[glo]

That is great news Jill!!!
pick up a 5 lb bag of potatoes and see how much you have lost, that is not a little bit!!! Congrats...

Try the fried chicken it is awesome....

 

[Dizzy-Disney4]

Isn't that great Jill?? I have to take some meds that slow me down too, but this is the first time I've been able to stick with a way of eating, so even though its going slow...I'm doing it. Keep with it, and those pounds will add up.

 

[Cthia]

Wow! Congratulations on your loss.

Keep up the great job. I am sure your kids are very happy and sounds like you have more energy.

Go grab yourself a clippie.

 

[TigH]

Congratulations, Jill! 5.5 pounds is WONDERFUL!!!! And it's great that you are feeling so good! I hope you continue to enjoy remarkable success with Atkins and that you enjoy your new lifestyle! It's great to have extra energy!

 

[Lynn CC]

Wow Jill that is a lot of weight. Just the fact that you feel more energetic is worth it! We went on Atkins probably around the same date April 1, Is that when you started?
Congratulations!

 

[kdibattista]

Congrats!!! You can find a ton of info at www.lowcarbfriends.com as well. Good luck for continued success!!

 

[wovenwonder]

Losing a bit of weight is just an extra benefit of this way of eating for me. Ofcourse I would like it to come of faster BUT I can't forget everything else it is doing for me!

No more IBS symptoms
I can actually stay awake and alert past 9pm!
I am in a way better mood
Cravings are controllable

It sounds like you are having many more benefits than losing weight too Jill --- Congratulations! Not only have you managed to drop 5 pounds already but you FEEL better and that is something to truly be joyous about!

 

[nativetxn]

Jill, losing 5.5 pounds in 12 days is a terrific loss! But the extra energy and just feeling <b>good</b> is just the best, isn't it?

My husband has really noticed an improvement of his quality of life, having lived with type II diabetes for so long, cutting down on his carbohydrate intake has just made him feel so much better.

Good for you, I think you are doing great!