I am grateful to Atkins because...

sjmiller · 04-01-2007, 04:46 PM

finish as it is for you...

heidi21062 · 04-01-2007, 04:50 PM

...it's given me hope...

lisap36 · 04-02-2007, 12:32 AM

it's a food plan that I can actually do! It's not complicated and I know it will get me off my insulin eventually. Yippee!

sillyme · 04-02-2007, 02:54 AM

I feel better!!! I wasn't so happy feeling like I was 80 when i'd get home from work!

JerseyGyrl · 04-02-2007, 04:29 AM

It has changed my life! I am healthier & look the best I have looked in my entire life (I'm 45)

Musa_atkins · 04-02-2007, 05:48 AM

I am never hungry and I feel full of energy!

tiffann4k · 04-02-2007, 06:45 AM

It has given me my life back... I know I have only lost a little over 20lbs but I have more energy now for my kids and I am not as moody as I once was and my husband is also enjoying the perks that come along with a better mood

Dmcconnell · 04-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Because it actually provides results and its bringing me closer and closer to being able to have the baby I have been dreaming about for the last couple of years.

katherinem · 04-03-2007, 11:06 AM

It's allowed me to be at a weight that I can be happy with, and I've learned so much about eating well-healthy and natural. I'm cooking better foods for my family, and am happy and content. Before LC, I was grumpy and irratable. And you know how it goes if Mama ain't happy.

ProudTruckersWife · 04-03-2007, 11:37 AM

it's giving me my life back and giving my kids and husband a mom/wife they can be proud of!

seb · 04-04-2007, 02:00 PM

It allows me to eat delicious foods without all the hunger and cravings that I had on the old low-fat diets. I love this WOE!! Will never go back.

scrappychik · 04-05-2007, 07:04 AM

I can finally look at myself in the mirror and honestly say I like ME! I have gained alot of confidence and even started my own business. Wouldnt have been able to do that years ago at HW 220 and miserable. Thank you Dr. Atkins for giving me my life back

ftblmom32 · 04-05-2007, 05:38 PM

I am a much happier person already. I feel good, and i love the fact that i can eat REAL food!

BrandNewMe2004 · 04-06-2007, 08:36 AM

I can move, walk, play with my kids, have sex w/ my husband, breathe, eat, live. My blood sugars are near non-diabetic levels. My blood pressure is normal w/ meds, and soon to be normal w/o them. My skin had cleared up. I don't snore anymore and my apnea has resolved. I'm not in constant pain anymore. My painful joints have gotten better. I can get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy and child. I'm not a complete b*tch anymore. I'm a better Mother, Wife, Friend, and person. I'm healthier. I no longer crave junk and fast food 24/7. I no longer graze and stuff my face and feel out of control where food is concerned. My changes have impacted my family - they eat healthier, and my DH and DD have both lost weight. My DS is a miracle marvel I credit to LC everyday. He's my little Atkins boy.

I'm grateful that I can eat. I can actually stuff myself if I want to and I know it's healthy foods and I'll still lose weight doing it. I'm grateful that I won't be getting limbs amputated or lose my vision or die of complications from Diabetes. I'm grateful that I'm reducing my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I'm grateful that I'll be around to see my children grow up and be happy and healthy and hopefully be that active Grandma who can run around and play horsey w/ her Grandkids. I'm grateful my past is now the distant memory it is, that my present it so bright and alive, and my future is so promising.

BellaHMB · 04-08-2007, 09:27 AM

Well I was thinking of being grateful to Dr A because he realized that carb addiction is a major problem in this country! And he stuck to it.

Bella

whitelighter1968 · 04-09-2007, 06:58 AM

it has shown me how to take control of this body and to create a healthier, skinnier ME!

Thanks Dr. A for all your work!

Timothy

dointhis4me · 04-09-2007, 11:03 AM

Although I am just starting it has given me HOPE!

Pipper · 04-09-2007, 03:34 PM

I'm not tired anymore.

I can exercise.

I feel better.

I look better.

proud gramma · 04-17-2007, 04:36 PM

Love the food and don't have to use insulin

LadyJulieAnn · 04-17-2007, 05:24 PM

I have control over my sugar intake again, have more energy, am eating more veggies than before, am actually cooking meals instead of getting take out every night, and no longer have a lot of joint pain.

Julie

Tennis4.0 · 04-23-2007, 07:41 AM

More energy.
Less acne.
Less moody.
More focused.
All around feeling better.
Thank you, Dr. A!!!!

LowCarbLifer · 04-23-2007, 09:18 AM

it's helped me to be more aware of the damage sugar is doing to my body.

janamonkey · 04-23-2007, 10:54 AM

I don't have to worry if the pants will fit when I take them out of the dryer.

choconut68 · 04-23-2007, 11:30 AM

I hope Dr Atkins knows how much and how many lives his book touched.

I'm grateful because i know it works.

I feel better, more energy, less depression. I can walk without losing my breath. I can tie my shoes without having to ask my kids to do it. I enjoy being out, not hiding inside the house all day.

easybeeze · 04-24-2007, 05:47 PM

Because my thighs dont rub together anymore! Man that used to hurt!

gloria224 · 04-24-2007, 06:16 PM

thanks dr aikens, i love how my stomach shrinks - no bloating.

JETs55 · 04-24-2007, 07:00 PM

i'm gratefull that someone has come up with this WOE that has helped so many people change their lives and be healthy and happy again.

i feel calm, content, and in control. i have been struggling so long.
everyday i would get up thinking about being "good" today. and by the time i went to bed , i had "failed" again and succumbed to tempations.
its not like that now. i am not hungry nor tempted and don't have to be always thinking about food, or when to start a "new" diet.
i have wasted so much $$$$$$.........

Diet Center
Formu3 weight loss
LA Weight loss
nutricounter
Richard Simmons deal a meal
Ediets
Calorie King

all have their merits, but the cravings and struggling were still there.
hunger- nobody wants to be hungry. if you don't feel satisfied you are doomed to fail.

atkins knew what he was talking about. they all see it now. this works.

bluegreen · 04-26-2007, 11:41 PM

Hi There!

....I don't have to think so hard about choices...I have more energy! Heavy cream with splenda is a beautiful thing...Ha!

eloise · 04-28-2007, 05:37 PM

i can sit or lay on the floor and not ask for help getting back up.

Carb_Ho · 04-29-2007, 10:12 AM

This might sound corny but this woe saved my life! I was caught in a vicious cycle that was extremely unhealthy and it's amazing that sugar was the culpret! The day I read Dr. A's book I woke up. And from that point on I knew I never had to feel that intense shaky hunger again to lose weight. I still get scard every once in a while because eating this way makes me feel like I'm cheeting but as we all know that's not the case! I just wish a few other people I know could understand how great this woe is. I still think the media did a major disservice in exaggerating the fat and meat side of this woe.

Yay us for not believing everything we see on TV! or in the Media.

04-01-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
sjmiller MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,320 Gallery: sjmiller Stats: 182/125/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/29/03	I am grateful to Atkins because... finish as it is for you...

04-06-2007, 08:36 AM	#14
BrandNewMe2004 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 984 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004 Stats: 330/303/150 WOE: South Beach w/ IF Start Date: 12/1/08	I can move, walk, play with my kids, have sex w/ my husband, breathe, eat, live. My blood sugars are near non-diabetic levels. My blood pressure is normal w/ meds, and soon to be normal w/o them. My skin had cleared up. I don't snore anymore and my apnea has resolved. I'm not in constant pain anymore. My painful joints have gotten better. I can get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy and child. I'm not a complete b*tch anymore. I'm a better Mother, Wife, Friend, and person. I'm healthier. I no longer crave junk and fast food 24/7. I no longer graze and stuff my face and feel out of control where food is concerned. My changes have impacted my family - they eat healthier, and my DH and DD have both lost weight. My DS is a miracle marvel I credit to LC everyday. He's my little Atkins boy. I'm grateful that I can eat. I can actually stuff myself if I want to and I know it's healthy foods and I'll still lose weight doing it. I'm grateful that I won't be getting limbs amputated or lose my vision or die of complications from Diabetes. I'm grateful that I'm reducing my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I'm grateful that I'll be around to see my children grow up and be happy and healthy and hopefully be that active Grandma who can run around and play horsey w/ her Grandkids. I'm grateful my past is now the distant memory it is, that my present it so bright and alive, and my future is so promising. __________________ Melissa F.

04-29-2007, 10:12 AM	#30
Carb_Ho Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 388 Gallery: Carb_Ho Stats: 183/172/130 - 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/26/07	This might sound corny but this woe saved my life! I was caught in a vicious cycle that was extremely unhealthy and it's amazing that sugar was the culpret! The day I read Dr. A's book I woke up. And from that point on I knew I never had to feel that intense shaky hunger again to lose weight. I still get scard every once in a while because eating this way makes me feel like I'm cheeting but as we all know that's not the case! I just wish a few other people I know could understand how great this woe is. I still think the media did a major disservice in exaggerating the fat and meat side of this woe. Yay us for not believing everything we see on TV! or in the Media. __________________ Karen FAT = FLAVOR!

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04-01-2007, 04:50 PM	#2
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	...it's given me hope...

04-02-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
lisap36 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 783 Gallery: lisap36 Stats: 269.4/264.2/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/26/07	it's a food plan that I can actually do! It's not complicated and I know it will get me off my insulin eventually. Yippee!

04-02-2007, 02:54 AM	#4
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 530 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 285/215/199 (this year) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2/07	I feel better!!! I wasn't so happy feeling like I was 80 when i'd get home from work!

04-02-2007, 04:29 AM	#5
JerseyGyrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW New Jersey But, My Heart's In Pittsburgh! GO STEELERS!!! Posts: 897 Gallery: JerseyGyrl Stats: 245/143/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 13,2004	It has changed my life! I am healthier & look the best I have looked in my entire life (I'm 45)

04-02-2007, 05:48 AM	#6
Musa_atkins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 552 Gallery: Musa_atkins	I am never hungry and I feel full of energy!

04-02-2007, 06:45 AM	#7
tiffann4k Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 285 Gallery: tiffann4k Stats: 242/216/under 200 for now WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1 2007	It has given me my life back... I know I have only lost a little over 20lbs but I have more energy now for my kids and I am not as moody as I once was and my husband is also enjoying the perks that come along with a better mood

04-02-2007, 09:43 PM	#8
Dmcconnell Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 46 Gallery: Dmcconnell Stats: 267/230/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2007	Because it actually provides results and its bringing me closer and closer to being able to have the baby I have been dreaming about for the last couple of years.

04-03-2007, 11:06 AM	#9
katherinem Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 304 Gallery: katherinem Stats: 134/131/115 5'3'' WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2001 Re-Commit Sept. 2008	It's allowed me to be at a weight that I can be happy with, and I've learned so much about eating well-healthy and natural. I'm cooking better foods for my family, and am happy and content. Before LC, I was grumpy and irratable. And you know how it goes if Mama ain't happy.

04-03-2007, 11:37 AM	#10
ProudTruckersWife Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 470 Gallery: ProudTruckersWife Stats: ???/???/190 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 18, 2006	it's giving me my life back and giving my kids and husband a mom/wife they can be proud of!

04-04-2007, 02:00 PM	#11
seb Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,987 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 48 Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	It allows me to eat delicious foods without all the hunger and cravings that I had on the old low-fat diets. I love this WOE!! Will never go back.

04-05-2007, 07:04 AM	#12
scrappychik Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5,535 Gallery: scrappychik Stats: HW 224 180/138.5/129 5'3" WOE: Egg/Protein Fast Rotation	I can finally look at myself in the mirror and honestly say I like ME! I have gained alot of confidence and even started my own business. Wouldnt have been able to do that years ago at HW 220 and miserable. Thank you Dr. Atkins for giving me my life back

04-05-2007, 05:38 PM	#13
ftblmom32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western PA Posts: 647 Gallery: ftblmom32 Stats: 276/248/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 18, 2008	I am a much happier person already. I feel good, and i love the fact that i can eat REAL food!

04-08-2007, 09:27 AM	#15
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,220 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well I was thinking of being grateful to Dr A because he realized that carb addiction is a major problem in this country! And he stuck to it. Bella

04-09-2007, 06:58 AM	#16
whitelighter1968 T-man Join Date: May 2005 Location: Willow Street, PA Posts: 4,378 Gallery: whitelighter1968 Stats: 309/268/220 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/04/06	it has shown me how to take control of this body and to create a healthier, skinnier ME! Thanks Dr. A for all your work! Timothy

04-09-2007, 11:03 AM	#17
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,095 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/166/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	Although I am just starting it has given me HOPE!

04-09-2007, 03:34 PM	#18
Pipper Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 277 Gallery: Pipper	I'm not tired anymore. I can exercise. I feel better. I look better.

04-17-2007, 04:36 PM	#19
proud gramma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 62 Gallery: proud gramma Stats: 225/210/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/8/2006	Love the food and don't have to use insulin

04-17-2007, 05:24 PM	#20
LadyJulieAnn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 420 Gallery: LadyJulieAnn Stats: 265/239/150, pants 26-->22, tops 26-->18/20-14/16 WOE: livable low carb Start Date: 3/28/06, but not new to lowcarb	I have control over my sugar intake again, have more energy, am eating more veggies than before, am actually cooking meals instead of getting take out every night, and no longer have a lot of joint pain. Julie

04-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#21
Tennis4.0 blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,723 Gallery: Tennis4.0 Start Date: 12/1/06	More energy. Less acne. Less moody. More focused. All around feeling better. Thank you, Dr. A!!!!

04-23-2007, 09:18 AM	#22
LowCarbLifer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41 Gallery: LowCarbLifer Stats: 195/180/120 WOE: Heinz 57 Start Date: April 2007	it's helped me to be more aware of the damage sugar is doing to my body.

04-23-2007, 10:54 AM	#23
janamonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,906 Gallery: janamonkey Stats: Not looking.	I don't have to worry if the pants will fit when I take them out of the dryer.

04-23-2007, 11:30 AM	#24
choconut68 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East Tennessee Ya'll Posts: 716 Blog Entries: 14 Gallery: choconut68 Stats: 239/191 /150 5'4" Start Date: Restart: Feb 15th	I hope Dr Atkins knows how much and how many lives his book touched. I'm grateful because i know it works. I feel better, more energy, less depression. I can walk without losing my breath. I can tie my shoes without having to ask my kids to do it. I enjoy being out, not hiding inside the house all day.

04-24-2007, 05:47 PM	#25
easybeeze MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: hop skip and a jump away Posts: 1,121 Gallery: easybeeze Stats: /	Because my thighs dont rub together anymore! Man that used to hurt!

04-24-2007, 06:16 PM	#26
gloria224 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 4 Gallery: gloria224 Stats: 232/224/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2007	thanks dr aikens, i love how my stomach shrinks - no bloating.

04-24-2007, 07:00 PM	#27
JETs55 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Muncy, PA Posts: 16 Gallery: JETs55 Stats: 245/230/ WOE: low carb Start Date: Feb '07	i'm gratefull that someone has come up with this WOE that has helped so many people change their lives and be healthy and happy again. i feel calm, content, and in control. i have been struggling so long. everyday i would get up thinking about being "good" today. and by the time i went to bed , i had "failed" again and succumbed to tempations. its not like that now. i am not hungry nor tempted and don't have to be always thinking about food, or when to start a "new" diet. i have wasted so much $$$$$$......... Diet Center Formu3 weight loss LA Weight loss nutricounter Richard Simmons deal a meal Ediets Calorie King all have their merits, but the cravings and struggling were still there. hunger- nobody wants to be hungry. if you don't feel satisfied you are doomed to fail. atkins knew what he was talking about. they all see it now. this works.

04-26-2007, 11:41 PM	#28
bluegreen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 Gallery: bluegreen Stats: 81.5/76.3/65 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March2007	Hi There! ....I don't have to think so hard about choices...I have more energy! Heavy cream with splenda is a beautiful thing...Ha!

04-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#29
eloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sw wisconsin Posts: 182 Gallery: eloise Stats: 310 WOE: starting atkins again Start Date: 7-1-08	i can sit or lay on the floor and not ask for help getting back up.