I can't believe I've made it 6 years!!!!

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 08:00 AM

WOW..............I can't believe that today is my 6th Atkinsversary!!!! I told myself 6 years ago this morning that "only 2 weeks, Rachel then you can tell everyone that you were meant to be fat!!!" I had zero self-confidence then so I knew I wouldn't lose any weight. I never thought that Atkins would change my ENTIRE life forever!

I have went from 200+ lbs (not sure cause I didn't weight right away)to 120. I went from a tight size 18 to size 4. I went from 43% body fat to 11%.

All you out there that think you can't do this...................O YES YOU CAN!!!!! If I can do this I know for a fact that ALL OF YOU can too!

Moretta · 06-22-2008, 08:01 AM

A big congrats. to you. Very well done, you look great and should be SO proud of yourself.

homestretch · 06-22-2008, 08:01 AM

Rachel, happy anniversary! People like you made my weight loss journey possible. Thank you for your inspiration!

CrzyCatLady · 06-22-2008, 08:03 AM

Wow! That's great! Best wishes to your continued health!

TaDa! · 06-22-2008, 08:06 AM

Happy Atkinsversary Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 years is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

dointhis4me · 06-22-2008, 08:13 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! You are such an inspiration!!

ajcav062197 · 06-22-2008, 08:14 AM

Rachel....WOW!!! What an inspiration. Happy 6th!

AJ

Gladsome · 06-22-2008, 08:21 AM

Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing.

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 08:44 AM

Thank you all!

I couldn't of done it without everyone here!

BrandNewMe2004 · 06-22-2008, 08:55 AM

Wow! Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this. I could be where you are if I hadn't done the off and on plan thing for the last 8+ years. But, you've given me new hope for now. I'm a little less than a month in to my last lifestyle change. I can't wait to see where I am in 6 years.

Congratulations on your Atkinsversary. You look great! So very healthy and happy.

I would be very interested in hearing more about your journey. Are they in old posts? Would those go back 6 years? lol

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandNewMe2004

Wow! Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this. I could be where you are if I hadn't done the off and on plan thing for the last 8+ years. But, you've given me new hope for now. I'm a little less than a month in to my last lifestyle change. I can't wait to see where I am in 6 years.

Melissa YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! I know you can! Congrats on being back on plan for almost a month!

JennyJ · 06-22-2008, 09:07 AM

Rachel! Did you ever dream when you started Atkins that one day you would be an inspiration to others? You are!!!! May I ask if you ever stalled and how long that stall lasted? If you did stall, did you do anything different to break it? Thanks, and again, CONGRATULATIONS!

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandNewMe2004

I would be very interested in hearing more about your journey. Are they in old posts? Would those go back 6 years? lol

I have been a member here since shortly after starting LC. I'm sure you can find lots of posts.

Here is short little run down of my journey.

June 2002-200+lbs/size 18 followed Atkins by the book plus worked out at Curves 3-5 X weekly also did some walking in the evenings w/a friend
August 2002-size 14 continuing same as above
January 2003-size 10 same as above but no walking with friend in evening
March 2003-size 8 same as January
Summer 2003-size 6 Curves plus walking again maintain this until August 2005
August 2005- tried a bit higher card eating plan; gained 15 lbs back to size 8/size 10
September 2005-Curves closes so I'm not working out except walking a bit
January 2006-size 10 join local gym for cardio only 3-4 X weekly
April 2006-size 4/6; quit gym because I'm starting run/walk 4-6 X weekly at local track
December 2006-join a "new" gym and do cardio and a little bit of weight training 3 X weekly
January 2007-start taking class @ gym; now in size 4's only
January 2008-start personal training sessions @ gym and change eating to build muscle/fat loss plan; body fat was 14%; 3 X weekly personal training plus 3X weekly cardio
April 2008-body fat was 11%; 2 X weekly personal training plus 3 X weekly cardio
May 2008-gained 15 lbs and back up to size 6; eating/working out plan was not so great AT ALL this month!
June 2008-back to my trainer's plan for eating & working out 6 X weekly

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyJ

Rachel! Did you ever dream when you started Atkins that one day you would be an inspiration to others? You are!!!! May I ask if you ever stalled and how long that stall lasted? If you did stall, did you do anything different to break it? Thanks, and again, CONGRATULATIONS!

No I never ever even thought about it because I was sure that I wouldn't lose any weight! O yeah, I've stalled many times!!!! I have used a meat fast a couple different times for only a couple days at a time. I also changed up my workouts when I was stalled. Sometimes when I stalled I found that I needed to up my (good) carbs because I was being too strict. I did find out that drinking my water was SUPER important for me to lose weight!!!! I didn't lose weight if I didn't drink lots of water!

whatjelly · 06-22-2008, 09:28 AM

awesome!
you are such an inspiration!!

thank you!

DwightSchrute · 06-22-2008, 09:35 AM

Rachel
Congrats! What kind of eating plan does your trainer have you doing?

SA_Momma · 06-22-2008, 09:43 AM

Well done to you...this is an awesome feat! Very inspirational too!

London · 06-22-2008, 09:44 AM

Congrats!

hhhmom74 · 06-22-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

Rachel
Congrats! What kind of eating plan does your trainer have you doing?

He has me eating every 2-3 hours. I eat between 150-200 carbs per day. I eat lean meat, lots of veggies, protein shakes, some fruit and whole grains. He has me drinking lots of water and just about nothing else to drink.

realityjunkee · 06-22-2008, 09:50 AM

Way to go! A great way to say "Take that!" to those Naysayers out there! I hope to be saying the same thing 4 1/2 years from now!

Kim

ollamo · 06-22-2008, 09:57 AM

Congratulations!!!! I hope to be able to post a similar post years to come. It was just what i needed to keep me going

BellaHMB · 06-22-2008, 09:59 AM

Congrats! I think your description of each year, size, exercise is very helpful and shows that it takes work to keep the weight off. You said you gained 15 lbs- was that in a month? Im wondering what happened?

Bella

ollamo · 06-22-2008, 10:02 AM

Actually, i'm again to bother you again

I wanted to ask you, i read on your overview that when you upped your carbs you gained 15 lbs, was that upping it from 20? B/c i'm scared to go over 20. Thanks for your help!

gardengoddess · 06-22-2008, 11:38 AM

Congratulations!

It just hit me that I would be at 5 years this month if I hadn't started cycling between the "Garbage" and "Low Carb" eating plans. You have accomplished alot!

My question is: What is your relationship with the scale? (Daily, weekly, never, hourly?)

sugarless4life · 06-22-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hhhmom74

WOW..............I can't believe that today is my 6th Atkinsversary!!!! I told myself 6 years ago this morning that "only 2 weeks, Rachel then you can tell everyone that you were meant to be fat!!!" I had zero self-confidence then so I knew I wouldn't lose any weight. I never thought that Atkins would change my ENTIRE life forever!

I have went from 200+ lbs (not sure cause I didn't weight right away)to 120. I went from a tight size 18 to size 4. I went from 43% body fat to 11%.

All you out there that think you can't do this...................O YES YOU CAN!!!!! If I can do this I know for a fact that ALL OF YOU can too!

EXACTLY RIGHT, RACHEL! Congratulations on your Atkinsversary and many many many more healthy happy years!

Betty

erin.bo.berin · 06-22-2008, 11:53 AM

What a wonderful inspiration! Rachel, I hope that in six years that I can make a post just like this to inspire others, you are just amazing!

Sarajewel · 06-22-2008, 12:07 PM

Congratulations!

FloridaShell · 06-22-2008, 12:22 PM

Congrats! I love low carbing and I can see myself eating this way forever!

06-22-2008, 08:00 AM	#1
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 13,738 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	I can't believe I've made it 6 years!!!! WOW..............I can't believe that today is my 6th Atkinsversary!!!! I told myself 6 years ago this morning that "only 2 weeks, Rachel then you can tell everyone that you were meant to be fat!!!" I had zero self-confidence then so I knew I wouldn't lose any weight. I never thought that Atkins would change my ENTIRE life forever! I have went from 200+ lbs (not sure cause I didn't weight right away)to 120. I went from a tight size 18 to size 4. I went from 43% body fat to 11%. All you out there that think you can't do this...................O YES YOU CAN!!!!! If I can do this I know for a fact that ALL OF YOU can too! __________________ Rachel Slimmer Through December Challenge Last edited by hhhmom74 : 06-22-2008 at 08:02 AM.

06-22-2008, 08:55 AM	#10
BrandNewMe2004 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 923 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004	Wow! Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this. I could be where you are if I hadn't done the off and on plan thing for the last 8+ years. But, you've given me new hope for now. I'm a little less than a month in to my last lifestyle change. I can't wait to see where I am in 6 years. Congratulations on your Atkinsversary. You look great! So very healthy and happy. I would be very interested in hearing more about your journey. Are they in old posts? Would those go back 6 years? lol __________________ Melissa F.

06-22-2008, 08:01 AM	#2
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 646 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	A big congrats. to you. Very well done, you look great and should be SO proud of yourself.

06-22-2008, 08:01 AM	#3
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,299 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	Rachel, happy anniversary! People like you made my weight loss journey possible. Thank you for your inspiration!

06-22-2008, 08:03 AM	#4
CrzyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bardstown KY Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: CrzyCatLady Stats: 244/183/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/29/07	Wow! That's great! Best wishes to your continued health!

06-22-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
TaDa! Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,992 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5/128/130-135 & 5'3" tall WOE: Atkins (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Happy Atkinsversary Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 years is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

06-22-2008, 08:13 AM	#6
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,015 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/170/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! You are such an inspiration!!

06-22-2008, 08:14 AM	#7
ajcav062197 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 872 Gallery: ajcav062197 Stats: 196/185/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/15/08	Rachel....WOW!!! What an inspiration. Happy 6th! AJ

06-22-2008, 08:21 AM	#8
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 377 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.

06-22-2008, 08:44 AM	#9
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 13,738 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	Thank you all! I couldn't of done it without everyone here!

06-22-2008, 09:07 AM	#12
JennyJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,050 Gallery: JennyJ Stats: 154.5/138/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 29, 2006	Rachel! Did you ever dream when you started Atkins that one day you would be an inspiration to others? You are!!!! May I ask if you ever stalled and how long that stall lasted? If you did stall, did you do anything different to break it? Thanks, and again, CONGRATULATIONS!

06-22-2008, 09:28 AM	#15
whatjelly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 1,152 Gallery: whatjelly Stats: 225/194/140 WOE: General Low Carb + high FAT Start Date: back at it: April 2008	awesome! you are such an inspiration!! thank you!

06-22-2008, 09:35 AM	#16
DwightSchrute Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ.. I really am 58 y/o female, I just love Dwight Posts: 394 Gallery: DwightSchrute	Rachel Congrats! What kind of eating plan does your trainer have you doing?

06-22-2008, 09:43 AM	#17
SA_Momma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jhburg, South Africa Posts: 649 Gallery: SA_Momma Stats: 249/ Restart 211.6/186/155 5.6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	Well done to you...this is an awesome feat! Very inspirational too!

06-22-2008, 09:44 AM	#18
London Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 4,624 Gallery: London WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/06/03	Congrats!

06-22-2008, 09:50 AM	#20
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,653 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.2/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	Way to go! A great way to say "Take that!" to those Naysayers out there! I hope to be saying the same thing 4 1/2 years from now! Kim

06-22-2008, 09:57 AM	#21
ollamo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lose-iana Posts: 502 Gallery: ollamo Stats: 144/134/114 WOE: Atkins Start Date: may 13, 2008	Congratulations!!!! I hope to be able to post a similar post years to come. It was just what i needed to keep me going

06-22-2008, 09:59 AM	#22
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,144 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Congrats! I think your description of each year, size, exercise is very helpful and shows that it takes work to keep the weight off. You said you gained 15 lbs- was that in a month? Im wondering what happened? Bella

06-22-2008, 10:02 AM	#23
ollamo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lose-iana Posts: 502 Gallery: ollamo Stats: 144/134/114 WOE: Atkins Start Date: may 13, 2008	Actually, i'm again to bother you again I wanted to ask you, i read on your overview that when you upped your carbs you gained 15 lbs, was that upping it from 20? B/c i'm scared to go over 20. Thanks for your help!

06-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#24
gardengoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North of Nowhere, Michigan Posts: 217 Gallery: gardengoddess Stats: 180 (highest)/168/120 Start Date: Which time?	Congratulations! It just hit me that I would be at 5 years this month if I hadn't started cycling between the "Garbage" and "Low Carb" eating plans. You have accomplished alot! My question is: What is your relationship with the scale? (Daily, weekly, never, hourly?)

06-22-2008, 11:53 AM	#26
erin.bo.berin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 159 Gallery: erin.bo.berin Stats: 261.4/231.8/154.0 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/4/08	What a wonderful inspiration! Rachel, I hope that in six years that I can make a post just like this to inspire others, you are just amazing!

06-22-2008, 12:07 PM	#27
Sarajewel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 4,139 Gallery: Sarajewel Stats: 236/168/148 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/03-10/03 (Got pregnant!), restart 1/19/07	Congratulations!

06-22-2008, 12:22 PM	#28
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,208 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	Congrats! I love low carbing and I can see myself eating this way forever!

06-22-2008, 01:12 PM	#29
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 13,738 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08