Celebrating my 2 year Atkinsversary

Tippy Toes · 04-16-2006, 11:53 AM

Today is two years since starting Atkins. My goal was to lose 100 lbs and be size 14. I began at 263 and now weigh 186 so I am still short of my goal weight. However, I hit size 14 currently!

I have lost 77 lbs, 13 inches from my hips, 8 from my waist, 8 from the top and 9 inches from each thigh.

My success secret? I stuck it out no matter what and I refused to ever cheat--not even just one little bite. Atkins says one little bite is often the kiss of death and I have seem so many folks prove him right. I decided to not go there--ever. Still, I have bounced and weighed more, then less, up, down but I stuck with it. The recipe room became my new home. I learned a new way of cooking and found it tasted BETTER than what I was eating before Atkins!

Aside from looking better I feel TERRIFIC! I am off of all meds now including blood pressure pills. I can bend over, have no problems cleaning my house and have tons of energy. I can also cross my legs again which I was unable to do for years.

I have had certain meds stall me, tackled a battle with sodium, battled with nitrates, etc but I stuck with it. I have resorted to extremes to get the weight moving again after months of not losing. I survived the Fat Fast and it did work in spite of meds I was on at the time. I am now losing on induction levels again so nothing else is necesary at present time.

Oh, and as of Jan. 1 this year I joined a 45 min a day exercise challenge for 45 days. I didn't think I could do it but I tried. Guess what? I was capable and am still exercising regularly...

Moral to the story? Stick with what you try and you will have GREAT SUCCESS! Give up and you will not. "I think I can"...

AlexTucker · 04-20-2006, 08:47 AM

Congratulations on the size 14 goal! I have a pair on size 10 Levi's hanging on the back of my closet. I was wearing these jeans when I got the good news that I was pregnant with my 2nd child....that was 8 years ago. I just started the Atkins Program and I am going to loose it this time!

Tippy Toes · 04-20-2006, 09:16 AM

Thank you for the response, Alex! I was getting lonely here...

Good luck on your weight loss journey. I have found Atkins pretty easy to stick with. If I can help you at all, please let me know.

AlexTucker · 04-20-2006, 09:57 AM

If you could roll me out of bed every morning and make me get on the treadmill I would be forever in your debt!!

Tippy Toes · 04-21-2006, 06:55 AM

OK, lol, I can help you with that. I do my workout before breakfast. I find the treadmill boring but I do use one. Here is my routine: 15 min on the exercise bike, 15 min on the treadmill and 15 min of free exercise (anything you want--I dance or jog in place). By breaking it into 3 segments of just 15 min each it is a lot easier.

They all tell me that you should work out on an empty stomach and not eat for one hour after you are finished. This burns 3x more fat and calories and also forces your body to use stored fat as fuel.

So, roll out of bed, have a little coffee and just do the darn thing. Best of luck! BTW, if you need any good recipes or have any favorite no-no foods you would like a substitute for, let me know!

gettenthere · 04-23-2006, 05:11 PM

TIPPY TIPPY TIPPY

How did i ever miss this ! Congratulations hun you done every one proud

Tippy while you were away I measured for the next 45 that every one has forgotten about I lost those carb hell pounds for the millionth time and finally got down to 169 and aslo lost 9 inches. still the same for how long I don't know keep thinking about the fat fast but it did'nt do any thing for me either so just plugging along. I'm so happy and proud of you! wish you a all the very best always.

congratulations again hun

Tippy Toes · 04-24-2006, 07:18 AM

Awww, Get, I should have known you would find me hiding here! I am so happy for you too! I think you had an even harder time than me. I too am dreading another fat fast round and am hoping not to have to do one, lol! Again, thank you for posting here!

Roxy1975 · 04-24-2006, 10:00 AM

oh my goodness! Congratulations!!!! Way-to-go!!!!

Tippy Toes · 04-25-2006, 11:45 AM

Thank you!

SBelleConnie · 04-25-2006, 01:42 PM

Congratulations !
You have done a great job! I have to agree for me this is lifetime and so is the excercising.

Isnt it wonderful not to take the blood pressure pills anymore?

I love success stories.

Connie

Tippy Toes · 04-26-2006, 08:13 AM

SBelleConnie, yes, coming off of the meds is just about as good as shedding the pounds! I feel terrific! Thank you for the comment!

Greek Godess · 04-26-2006, 09:08 AM

congrats you look good

Tippy Toes · 04-27-2006, 12:29 PM

Greek Goddess, you look just like Angelina Jolie!

TY

berries&cream · 04-28-2006, 06:52 PM

LOL Tippy Toes, I think that pic IS Angela Jolie!

But you really do look great! Awesome Job! I hope to join you in 100 lbs lost! I am also committed to cheat-free. Day 41 here!

Tippy Toes · 04-29-2006, 12:33 PM

Hehehe!

Hey, I haven't hit the 100 lb mark yet. 77 down, 23 to goal

ddmumm · 04-30-2006, 03:50 PM

Congratulations, Tippy

You've got the right idea, no matter how long it takes. Your eating healthy, and you'll reach your goal. Your looking good in a size 14.

Donna,

t'ann · 05-01-2006, 01:08 PM

WOW you look great. Congrats on your anniversary!! Keep up the great work.

Tippy Toes · 05-05-2006, 07:33 AM

thanks

cindym · 05-17-2006, 10:07 PM

WOW!!!

WOW!!!

What an inspiration. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story.

cinnya · 05-23-2006, 08:29 PM

awesome

d_samy2003 · 05-25-2006, 06:41 AM

chakwaina37 · 05-29-2006, 10:51 PM

WTG you have done very well, ty for posting your success. It helps me to know it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Gr8 job you should be proud.

Tippy Toes · 05-30-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chakwaina37

WTG you have done very well, ty for posting your success. It helps me to know it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Gr8 job you should be proud.

There really is light at the end of the tunnel! All it takes is time. I had nothing better to do... And I will continue this journey.

Swissmom · 06-04-2006, 06:30 AM

Congratulations!!!

Slimmershirley · 07-02-2006, 05:15 PM

All I can say is WOW!

Way to go!!!

Tippy Toes · 07-03-2006, 04:41 AM

Thank you all! I am closer to goal with each passing day! Although I have had to switch plans up again (still lc, of course) but I WILL HIT GOAL!

Yesterday I was warned of the possibility of gaining weight back.

After much thought on this subject here is my conclusion: Only if I were ill and had meds do it cause this girl is no CHEATER and never will be! There is NO WAY I would do it to myself and I believe I have a choice. So there, lol!

Additionally, I have worked long and hard to be this close to goal, have always had to lose each lb twice, ect. Not to mention exercise. I have worked my butt off literally.

What a truely mean comment that was!

Tippy Toes · 07-18-2006, 09:39 AM

I am getting so close to the 100 lb mark now! So, I have decided to take it all the way down--to 150 lbs. Doing Kimkins and the weight is coming off pretty easily now. I am 15 lbs lighter than the bathing suit pic!

chelsea6 · 07-19-2006, 04:38 PM

Woohooo Tippy!!! You can do it!!

~~~~

Tippy Toes · 07-20-2006, 11:55 AM

Nice to see you Chelsea, girl! I hope you are doing good too! Come visit more often, OK?

04-16-2006, 11:53 AM	#1
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Celebrating my 2 year Atkinsversary Today is two years since starting Atkins. My goal was to lose 100 lbs and be size 14. I began at 263 and now weigh 186 so I am still short of my goal weight. However, I hit size 14 currently! I have lost 77 lbs, 13 inches from my hips, 8 from my waist, 8 from the top and 9 inches from each thigh. My success secret? I stuck it out no matter what and I refused to ever cheat--not even just one little bite. Atkins says one little bite is often the kiss of death and I have seem so many folks prove him right. I decided to not go there--ever. Still, I have bounced and weighed more, then less, up, down but I stuck with it. The recipe room became my new home. I learned a new way of cooking and found it tasted BETTER than what I was eating before Atkins! Aside from looking better I feel TERRIFIC! I am off of all meds now including blood pressure pills. I can bend over, have no problems cleaning my house and have tons of energy. I can also cross my legs again which I was unable to do for years. I have had certain meds stall me, tackled a battle with sodium, battled with nitrates, etc but I stuck with it. I have resorted to extremes to get the weight moving again after months of not losing. I survived the Fat Fast and it did work in spite of meds I was on at the time. I am now losing on induction levels again so nothing else is necesary at present time. Oh, and as of Jan. 1 this year I joined a 45 min a day exercise challenge for 45 days. I didn't think I could do it but I tried. Guess what? I was capable and am still exercising regularly... Moral to the story? Stick with what you try and you will have GREAT SUCCESS! Give up and you will not. "I think I can"...

04-23-2006, 05:11 PM	#6
gettenthere MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: canada Posts: 1,133 Gallery: gettenthere Stats: 316/160/180/201/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 31st, 2003	TIPPY TIPPY TIPPY How did i ever miss this ! Congratulations hun you done every one proud Tippy while you were away I measured for the next 45 that every one has forgotten about I lost those carb hell pounds for the millionth time and finally got down to 169 and aslo lost 9 inches. still the same for how long I don't know keep thinking about the fat fast but it did'nt do any thing for me either so just plugging along. I'm so happy and proud of you! wish you a all the very best always. congratulations again hun __________________ http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...re-s-life.html My sincere apologies for stirring you to the"ask kimmer thread" Please forgive me!

04-20-2006, 08:47 AM	#2
AlexTucker Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 119 Gallery: AlexTucker Stats: 283/270/165~5'7 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4-20-06	Congratulations on the size 14 goal! I have a pair on size 10 Levi's hanging on the back of my closet. I was wearing these jeans when I got the good news that I was pregnant with my 2nd child....that was 8 years ago. I just started the Atkins Program and I am going to loose it this time!

04-20-2006, 09:16 AM	#3
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Thank you for the response, Alex! I was getting lonely here... Good luck on your weight loss journey. I have found Atkins pretty easy to stick with. If I can help you at all, please let me know.

04-20-2006, 09:57 AM	#4
AlexTucker Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 119 Gallery: AlexTucker Stats: 283/270/165~5'7 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4-20-06	If you could roll me out of bed every morning and make me get on the treadmill I would be forever in your debt!!

04-21-2006, 06:55 AM	#5
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	OK, lol, I can help you with that. I do my workout before breakfast. I find the treadmill boring but I do use one. Here is my routine: 15 min on the exercise bike, 15 min on the treadmill and 15 min of free exercise (anything you want--I dance or jog in place). By breaking it into 3 segments of just 15 min each it is a lot easier. They all tell me that you should work out on an empty stomach and not eat for one hour after you are finished. This burns 3x more fat and calories and also forces your body to use stored fat as fuel. So, roll out of bed, have a little coffee and just do the darn thing. Best of luck! BTW, if you need any good recipes or have any favorite no-no foods you would like a substitute for, let me know!

04-24-2006, 07:18 AM	#7
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Awww, Get, I should have known you would find me hiding here! I am so happy for you too! I think you had an even harder time than me. I too am dreading another fat fast round and am hoping not to have to do one, lol! Again, thank you for posting here!

04-24-2006, 10:00 AM	#8
Roxy1975 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 42 Gallery: Roxy1975 Stats: 156/135/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 2004/re-induction (again) June 2007	oh my goodness! Congratulations!!!! Way-to-go!!!!

04-25-2006, 11:45 AM	#9
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Thank you!

04-25-2006, 01:42 PM	#10
SBelleConnie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: IntheSouth Posts: 4,761 Gallery: SBelleConnie	Congratulations ! You have done a great job! I have to agree for me this is lifetime and so is the excercising. Isnt it wonderful not to take the blood pressure pills anymore? I love success stories. Connie

04-26-2006, 08:13 AM	#11
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	SBelleConnie, yes, coming off of the meds is just about as good as shedding the pounds! I feel terrific! Thank you for the comment!

04-26-2006, 09:08 AM	#12
Greek Godess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 599 Gallery: Greek Godess WOE: Low Carbs Healthy Foods Atkins Start Date: Feb 13, 2006	congrats you look good

04-27-2006, 12:29 PM	#13
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Greek Goddess, you look just like Angelina Jolie! TY

04-28-2006, 06:52 PM	#14
berries&cream Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 627 Gallery: berries&cream Stats: Day 82, 218/191.5/114 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: reinducted 3/19/06	LOL Tippy Toes, I think that pic IS Angela Jolie! But you really do look great! Awesome Job! I hope to join you in 100 lbs lost! I am also committed to cheat-free. Day 41 here!

04-29-2006, 12:33 PM	#15
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Hehehe! Hey, I haven't hit the 100 lb mark yet. 77 down, 23 to goal

04-30-2006, 03:50 PM	#16
ddmumm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Slatington,Pa. Posts: 113 Gallery: ddmumm Stats: 272/?/size 12/14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003	Congratulations, Tippy You've got the right idea, no matter how long it takes. Your eating healthy, and you'll reach your goal. Your looking good in a size 14. Donna,

05-01-2006, 01:08 PM	#17
t'ann Margarita tart Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 16,082 Gallery: t'ann WOE: with silverware Start Date: 01-2006	WOW you look great. Congrats on your anniversary!! Keep up the great work.

05-05-2006, 07:33 AM	#18
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	thanks

05-17-2006, 10:07 PM	#19
cindym Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vernon Posts: 789 Gallery: cindym Stats: 280(317)/299/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 26Feb01 (Restart 16May06)	WOW!!! WOW!!! What an inspiration. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story.

05-23-2006, 08:29 PM	#20
cinnya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boomer~Sooner Posts: 74 Gallery: cinnya Stats: 169/138/135 WOE: moderate carbs	awesome

05-25-2006, 06:41 AM	#21
d_samy2003 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 627 Gallery: d_samy2003

05-29-2006, 10:51 PM	#22
chakwaina37 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nv Posts: 490 Gallery: chakwaina37 Stats: One day at a time WOE: Low carb, suger free Start Date: On and off since 2000	WTG you have done very well, ty for posting your success. It helps me to know it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Gr8 job you should be proud.

06-04-2006, 06:30 AM	#24
Swissmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 55 Gallery: Swissmom	Congratulations!!!

07-02-2006, 05:15 PM	#25
Slimmershirley Guest Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 33 Gallery: Slimmershirley Stats: 245/245/145 WOE: Lower Carb	All I can say is WOW! Way to go!!!

07-03-2006, 04:41 AM	#26
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Thank you all! I am closer to goal with each passing day! Although I have had to switch plans up again (still lc, of course) but I WILL HIT GOAL! Yesterday I was warned of the possibility of gaining weight back. After much thought on this subject here is my conclusion: Only if I were ill and had meds do it cause this girl is no CHEATER and never will be! There is NO WAY I would do it to myself and I believe I have a choice. So there, lol! Additionally, I have worked long and hard to be this close to goal, have always had to lose each lb twice, ect. Not to mention exercise. I have worked my butt off literally. What a truely mean comment that was!

07-18-2006, 09:39 AM	#27
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	I am getting so close to the 100 lb mark now! So, I have decided to take it all the way down--to 150 lbs. Doing Kimkins and the weight is coming off pretty easily now. I am 15 lbs lighter than the bathing suit pic!

07-19-2006, 04:38 PM	#28
chelsea6 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,083 Gallery: chelsea6 Stats: 260/186/175 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/1/2002	Woohooo Tippy!!! You can do it!! ~~~~

07-20-2006, 11:55 AM	#29
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Nice to see you Chelsea, girl! I hope you are doing good too! Come visit more often, OK?