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Fri, May-20-05, 12:24
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Senior Member
Posts: 3,231
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Plan: general leaning toward Sb
Stats: 336/196/150
BF:gettin/down/there
Progress: 75%
Location: Grand Rapids, Mi
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Thanks for posting this. It is so inspirational.
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Fri, May-20-05, 12:33
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weighing in....
Posts: 8,370
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Plan: BFL
Stats: 245/225/200
BF:Why, yes, yes I do
Progress: 44%
Location: Michigan
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What a great story. Congrats to you and thanks for sharing!  |
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Fri, May-20-05, 13:17
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MAINTAINING ON CALP
Posts: 4,838
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Plan: CALP/CAHHP
Stats: 180/125/150
BF:
Progress: 183%
Location: usa
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Jo- just be thankful that you found this WOL now- and not when you were older! I, too, wish I had done CALP before I was 46, but I'm thrilled I'm doing it now.
Thanks for the story-
E
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Fri, May-20-05, 13:30
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Senior Member
Posts: 4,459
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Plan: Low carb
Stats: 207.2/162.6/137.0
BF:
Progress: 64%
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That is soooo AWESOME! WTG!!  This does give me hope that I will reach my goal!...Thank you!  |
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Fri, May-20-05, 13:31
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,581
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Plan: No grains, no sugar.
Stats: 001/045/525
BF:
Progress: 8%
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My biggest sorrow is that I waited til I was 40 years old to do this, and I blame the media and all the scare stories - When you think of the rubbish people eat today it amazes me that something as natural and unprocessed as Atkins can be deemed bad for you!
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I think you nailed it on the head. Nutritionists and the media spend more time bashing low carbing than they do bashing junk food. It's incredible when you think about it.
Congratulations on your success, and you look to be quite the beauty in your pictures! |
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Sat, May-21-05, 05:07
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Senior Member
Posts: 170
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Plan: ATKINS
Stats: 224/190.0/130
BF:
Progress: 36%
Location: TEXAS
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You look sooo fabulous!!! What you said in your story is so true. I was scared off a low carb diet in the early 90's by all the bad press and doctors advice. I feel I have lost 10 or more years in a body that just didn't have to be because I listed to the so called "experts". Thanks for the inspiration.
How long did it take you to get to 126?
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Sat, May-21-05, 07:19
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Registered Member
Posts: 1,429
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Plan: Angry Paleo
Stats: 375/205/180
BF:
Progress: 87%
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Hi Jo!
You have no journal, and you can't receive private messages yet, so I must say here that I'm glad you found us. I dig your attitude.
Welcome!
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Sat, May-21-05, 13:02
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Senior Member
Posts: 3,184
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 210/126/127
BF:
Progress: 101%
Location: South of England
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Originally Posted by CINDYDM
How long did it take you to get to 126?
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Well I started ist June 2003 and hit my first target of 140 by the end of the year Dec 2003, I just kept going and hit 126 by around feb/march 2004.
I WAS LUCKY, I didnt seem to have any major stalls.
Jo |
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Sat, May-21-05, 16:30
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,520
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Plan: Less talk, More action
Stats: 175/130/130
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Life begins at 40!!!...and you're living proof!
You look great!...And I must say..you don't look your age now!
Well done!
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Sun, May-22-05, 18:16
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Forum Moderator
Posts: 25,639
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Plan: Primal/P:E
Stats: 171/146/150
BF:
Progress: 119%
Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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Congratulations, Jo.  I'm 30 and if I look half as good as you at 40, I'll be thrilled. |
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Sun, May-22-05, 21:32
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New Member
Posts: 10
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Plan: adkins
Stats: 167/139/125
BF:way too much
Progress: 67%
Location: Louisiana
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congrats on all the hard work
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Mon, May-23-05, 01:33
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Senior Member
Posts: 3,184
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 210/126/127
BF:
Progress: 101%
Location: South of England
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thanx for all your messages. I hope I can inspire anyone and everyone who is maybe struggling or feeling its a slow, uphill battle.
I never ever thought I'd be slim, I had resigned myself to being a "fatty" who loved eating. The more I gained, the more impossible the thought of losing it became, so the more I ate! - its a vicious circle isnt it - BREAK THE CYCLE, START TODAY!
Jo
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Mon, May-23-05, 12:43
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Senior Member
Posts: 293
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Plan: My own
Stats: 235/235/117
BF:Mucho Fato!
Progress: 0%
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You look amazing! Did you have a problem with excess skin hanging? Congrats again!
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Mon, May-23-05, 13:58
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Brown-Eyed Girl
Posts: 7,371
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 260/153/155
BF:
Progress: 102%
Location: NW, Ohio
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What a fantastic story.. You just reminded me that if I just stick with it, I can do it to.
Congratulations!!
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Mon, May-23-05, 14:19
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Senior Member
Posts: 1,713
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 245/189/145
BF:
Progress: 56%
Location: New Zealand
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You look fantastic! Thanks for posting your story!
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Mon, May-23-05, 15:05
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Senior Member
Posts: 3,184
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 210/126/127
BF:
Progress: 101%
Location: South of England
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Originally Posted by Meow
You look amazing! Did you have a problem with excess skin hanging? Congrats again!
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Not really, well my arms and legs are fine, my butt is perhaps a bit saggy but it could be worse. My tummy though, (bear in mind I've had 4 children who all gave me stretch marks) is a bit of a mess, its ok covered, but I do have a ring of lose skin that sits on top of my trousers/jeans and its squidgy to the touch. I'm toying with the idea of surgery, my doctor says that its the only way it will go.
As I say it doesnt really show when I'm dressed and I dont wear any tight or short tops!
jo |
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