I didn't lose every week. There were several good stalls in there, some lasting as long as 9 weeks with no movement. You just have to ride it out!

Long story short, my exercise was pretty minimal. I had to have spinal surgery 3 months in, and was on bedrest the month prior and following. When I started PT, my therapist tore my right hamstring (2nd degree tear) on my second visit. 10 more weeks down. In July, My gallbladder shut down causing me massive attacks and got infected. No activity - August 20, finally had surgery for that and was down for 2 weeks while healing. So..it's been less than regular to say the least. I did exercise when I could, but that's about all I can say about it. When I do, I give it 100%, but I've had some roadblocks come up that have kept me from doing what I want.

I do weight training every other day now, and I run 3 times a week (training for my first 5k). I was also doing this once healed from my torn hammy. In the early days, it was mostly cardio in the form of walking or my eliptical.

hi Krystal,

Loved the updated pics in your article . Congrats to you and your hubby for such inspirational success


Doreen

Absolutely inspiring!

thanks for posting such inspirational photos!!!

I am still stuck in 'it will never happen for me' mode because I am losing SO SLOWLY these days but posts like this remind me it'll come.

Congrats to both of you - you both look AMAZING!!!

Like you I've tried everything out there,, including high protein and lowish carb but have never fully committed to atikins before

Thank you for sharing and your fantastic! website.. I've been looking at the info and recipes and have found your journey really inspiring..

Can I ask you a question? did you drink real (that is caffeine) during your weight loss journey??

You guys look awesome. Heck, I'll admit it - i would kill to look like your "before" picture!!! You are a great looking couple.

Fantastic!

I was having caffine when I started. I was a Diet Coke addict, and usually had an iced cofee in the morning. Once I got around the 60lbs mark, it did start to slow me down. I trialed not having it in the early stages, and added it back with no change in loss. When I elminated it the second time, I started losing again after being stalled for 9 weeks. I've not gone back to it since.

wow, that's an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations! You both look awesome!

Wow........congrats and thanks for posting such an inspiring atkins story.

Thanks for advice RE caffeine Krystl - SInce I only have about 15 pounds to lose I think I'm going to stop the caffeine.. also I have a few skin problems that coffee is not meant to be good for - Atkins himself says on page 127 that it should be avoided for those who suspect they're dependent on it - which I definitely am!

i loved looking over the past year in pictures. the smiles came out more the confidence the overall pride. thank you for sharing it it truly is inspirational to me.
congrats to you both amazing job

Wow thats so great to see, excellent picture review really showed me the progress. Hope i can be like you guys

wohoo!! congratulations ,stories like yours keep me motivated and let me know I will make it!..thank you for your story and showing someone like me its possible and I will loose the weight!

WOW, you are one hot couple!! Congratulations on all you have accomplished!