Milestone - 75 pounds lost!

Big Stevie · 02-16-2013, 03:14 PM

I started at the end of July 2012. In just over 6 months, I am down 75 pounds.

I had been stuck for about 6 weeks at 230 then over the last 2 weeks dropped 12 pounds. This is a great way of eating. I am so happy to have embraced it. My hypoglycemia has been cured. I am feeling and looking so much better it is amazing. I am also sleeping so much better.

I really got motivated to do it after visiting the doctors and having him tell me I was hypertensive and borderline diabetic. I have been trying to get health insurance and none of the 8 companies I applied to would give me a policy because of my weight and related health issues.

I have also lost this weight with little exercise. I was told I was fat because I was lazy. Well I wanted to prove people wrong, so I purposely didn't increase my physical activity. (I have just recently started exercising more because I always have enjoyed exercise and sport.)

I still have about 20 pounds or so to go until goal, but thought I would pause for a minute at a significant milestone. I thought I would share in hopes of motivating others. If I can do this, anyone can. Best of luck on your journeys.

Rhubarb · 02-16-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Stevie

I started at the end of July 2012. In just over 6 months, I am down 75 pounds.

I had been stuck for about 6 weeks at 230 then over the last 2 weeks dropped 12 pounds. This is a great way of eating. I am so happy to have embraced it. My hypoglycemia has been cured. I am feeling and looking so much better it is amazing. I am also sleeping so much better.

I really got motivated to do it after visiting the doctors and having him tell me I was hypertensive and borderline diabetic. I have been trying to get health insurance and none of the 8 companies I applied to would give me a policy because of my weight and related health issues.

I have also lost this weight with little exercise. I was told I was fat because I was lazy. Well I wanted to prove people wrong, so I purposely didn't increase my physical activity. (I have just recently started exercising more because I always have enjoyed exercise and sport.)

I still have about 20 pounds or so to go until goal, but thought I would pause for a minute at a significant milestone. I thought I would share in hopes of motivating others. If I can do this, anyone can. Best of luck on your journeys.

Congratulations! That is an awesome achievement. Inspirational.

Keep us posted on your last leg and how that goes. From what I hear (and am experiencing) it's a new challenge. But you are certainly up for it!

coffeelover · 02-16-2013, 03:45 PM

Way to go!!! You are an inspiration Big Stevie to those of us just starting our journeys.

trishthedish · 02-16-2013, 04:06 PM

Good for you Stevie!! KUTGW!!

Mistizoom · 02-16-2013, 04:20 PM

Congratulations! Very inspirational.

Kimberli33 · 02-16-2013, 04:26 PM

WTG!!!What an accomplishment

DiamondDeb · 02-16-2013, 06:19 PM

WTG! What a wonderful accomplishment!

gello5440 · 02-16-2013, 06:23 PM

Fantastic!! Congratulations. Very inspiring.

zombiegoat2000 · 02-16-2013, 06:28 PM

Jrw85705 · 02-16-2013, 07:11 PM

Congratulation! It's tough to get through the stalls but you kept the faith and came out even more successful. Low carb works and you're proof. KUTGW.

maurine · 02-16-2013, 07:16 PM

WOW !

Trillex · 02-16-2013, 08:08 PM

You are the absolute best, Big Stevie! I feel so fortunate to have met you and to have been able to follow your lead on this journey. You are a superb person and I'm really glad that your improved health and fitness reflect the brilliance and goodness that you bring to the forum.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

creseis · 02-16-2013, 08:12 PM

Awesome! You are a great motivator, I'm so happy for you!

biancasteeplechase · 02-16-2013, 08:14 PM

What a relief not to have to deal with those health worries! Congratulations!

Big Stevie · 02-16-2013, 11:04 PM

Thanks guys. I really wasn't looking for accolades. I really don't think I am special Just working the program. I just hope I inspire others to try.

baileygirl3 · 02-17-2013, 04:21 AM

Congrats to you!!! That is great news.

focus83 · 02-17-2013, 06:46 AM

Thats amazing, well done!! you are a true inspiration! x

1sweettea1 · 02-17-2013, 06:59 AM

That's fantastic! Soon you'll be Skinny Stevie!!!

princessmommy · 02-17-2013, 07:09 AM

Gotta change that name!! Way to go Not-so-Big stevie!!!

Big Stevie · 02-17-2013, 09:24 AM

Thanks guys. I can't really believe it. It has been relatively easy. The weight just keeps coming off. I am eating more now than before the program. The key is eating the right stuff.

cfine · 02-17-2013, 10:01 AM

Congrats on your success Big Stevie! I didn't exercise for the first five months of LCing. Now that I am my weight loss has slowed, BUT my body is changing for the better.

Big Stevie · 02-17-2013, 10:33 AM

Obviously I would never advocate no exercise, but I would love to see some hard studies that show the correlation between weight loss and exercise. I suspect it isn't as simple as we have all been lead to believe. I wrestled and played football through high school and played ice hockey from 20 to 35. I have always been very active but I still managed to get fat. I know how to train and am very comfortable around a gym. We have been lead to believe if we just worked out harder or longer the weight would fall off. Well for me, it never did.

dejaht · 02-17-2013, 10:57 AM

Congratulations, well done! This WOE is incredible, and you are an inspiration.

Bobbin · 02-17-2013, 12:16 PM

Congratulations, AMAZING!!

Jigsaw · 02-17-2013, 12:26 PM

Great Job!

That is fantastic!

Big Stevie · 02-18-2013, 08:42 AM

Thanks. You guys can do it to.

HarmsWay · 02-18-2013, 08:52 AM

That's awesome!!!

02-16-2013, 03:14 PM	#1
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 550 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Milestone - 75 pounds lost! I started at the end of July 2012. In just over 6 months, I am down 75 pounds. I had been stuck for about 6 weeks at 230 then over the last 2 weeks dropped 12 pounds. This is a great way of eating. I am so happy to have embraced it. My hypoglycemia has been cured. I am feeling and looking so much better it is amazing. I am also sleeping so much better. I really got motivated to do it after visiting the doctors and having him tell me I was hypertensive and borderline diabetic. I have been trying to get health insurance and none of the 8 companies I applied to would give me a policy because of my weight and related health issues. I have also lost this weight with little exercise. I was told I was fat because I was lazy. Well I wanted to prove people wrong, so I purposely didn't increase my physical activity. (I have just recently started exercising more because I always have enjoyed exercise and sport.) I still have about 20 pounds or so to go until goal, but thought I would pause for a minute at a significant milestone. I thought I would share in hopes of motivating others. If I can do this, anyone can. Best of luck on your journeys.

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02-16-2013, 03:45 PM	#3
coffeelover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 547 Gallery: coffeelover Stats: 5'4" 235/198/120 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: 01/15/13	Way to go!!! You are an inspiration Big Stevie to those of us just starting our journeys.

02-16-2013, 04:06 PM	#4
trishthedish Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 3,964 Gallery: trishthedish Stats: 282/196/182 ~ 26/16-18/14 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2012	Good for you Stevie!! KUTGW!!

02-16-2013, 04:20 PM	#5
Mistizoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 953 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/248/190 initial goal WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2012	Congratulations! Very inspirational.

02-16-2013, 04:26 PM	#6
Kimberli33 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 7,497 Gallery: Kimberli33 Stats: 200 /166/149? 5ft 6 1/2 in. Age 42 WOE: LC-My Way start 1/27 then JUDDD on 3/12 2 171.5lbs Start Date: Jan 27,2013 at 199 for the LAST time!	WTG!!!What an accomplishment

02-16-2013, 06:19 PM	#7
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,695 Gallery: DiamondDeb	WTG! What a wonderful accomplishment!

02-16-2013, 06:23 PM	#8
gello5440 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 698 Gallery: gello5440 WOE: Low Carb - Atkins Start Date: October 2010	Fantastic!! Congratulations. Very inspiring.

02-16-2013, 06:28 PM	#9
zombiegoat2000 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 734 Gallery: zombiegoat2000 Stats: Start 296.0#/269.8#/150# 5'8" Female WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January2012

02-16-2013, 07:11 PM	#10
Jrw85705 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 99 Gallery: Jrw85705 Stats: 215.0/165.0/160 WOE: LC Start Date: 01/15/2011	Congratulation! It's tough to get through the stalls but you kept the faith and came out even more successful. Low carb works and you're proof. KUTGW.

02-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#11
maurine Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 70 Gallery: maurine	WOW !

02-16-2013, 08:08 PM	#12
Trillex Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 828 Gallery: Trillex Stats: 235/152/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11 May 2012	You are the absolute best, Big Stevie! I feel so fortunate to have met you and to have been able to follow your lead on this journey. You are a superb person and I'm really glad that your improved health and fitness reflect the brilliance and goodness that you bring to the forum. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

02-17-2013, 12:16 PM	#24
Bobbin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woah-oh-woah-Wonderland Posts: 2,616 Gallery: Bobbin WOE: LCHF & Yoga Start Date: 6/11/11	Congratulations, AMAZING!!

02-16-2013, 08:12 PM	#13
creseis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 897 Gallery: creseis Stats: 163/152/135 WOE: Atkins/Eades's/Volek and Phinney/Attia.. Ketogenic Start Date: Jan 10.2013	Awesome! You are a great motivator, I'm so happy for you!

02-16-2013, 08:14 PM	#14
biancasteeplechase Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 210 Gallery: biancasteeplechase Stats: 224/189/??? WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: November 2012	What a relief not to have to deal with those health worries! Congratulations!

02-16-2013, 11:04 PM	#15
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 550 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Thanks guys. I really wasn't looking for accolades. I really don't think I am special Just working the program. I just hope I inspire others to try.

02-17-2013, 04:21 AM	#16
baileygirl3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VA Posts: 1,447 Gallery: baileygirl3 Stats: 177/140/135 WOE: Low Carb	Congrats to you!!! That is great news.

02-17-2013, 06:46 AM	#17
focus83 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Posts: 227 Gallery: focus83 Stats: 316.5/292.25/285 WOE: 30g carbs or less Start Date: 01/01/2013	Thats amazing, well done!! you are a true inspiration! x

02-17-2013, 06:59 AM	#18
1sweettea1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 89 Gallery: 1sweettea1 Stats: 267/156/130 WOE: ATKINS 72 Start Date: January 2013 after roux en y surgery Jan 2012	That's fantastic! Soon you'll be Skinny Stevie!!!

02-17-2013, 07:09 AM	#19
princessmommy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,532 Gallery: princessmommy Stats: 207/151/140 WOE: Low Carb! Start Date: May 21 Yet Again!	Gotta change that name!! Way to go Not-so-Big stevie!!!

02-17-2013, 09:24 AM	#20
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 550 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Thanks guys. I can't really believe it. It has been relatively easy. The weight just keeps coming off. I am eating more now than before the program. The key is eating the right stuff.

02-17-2013, 10:01 AM	#21
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,442 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	Congrats on your success Big Stevie! I didn't exercise for the first five months of LCing. Now that I am my weight loss has slowed, BUT my body is changing for the better.

02-17-2013, 10:33 AM	#22
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 550 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Obviously I would never advocate no exercise, but I would love to see some hard studies that show the correlation between weight loss and exercise. I suspect it isn't as simple as we have all been lead to believe. I wrestled and played football through high school and played ice hockey from 20 to 35. I have always been very active but I still managed to get fat. I know how to train and am very comfortable around a gym. We have been lead to believe if we just worked out harder or longer the weight would fall off. Well for me, it never did.

02-17-2013, 10:57 AM	#23
dejaht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 98 Gallery: dejaht Stats: in kg 120/89.5/83 5'11.5'' Start Date: August 2012	Congratulations, well done! This WOE is incredible, and you are an inspiration.

02-17-2013, 12:26 PM	#25
Jigsaw Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MN Posts: 103 Gallery: Jigsaw Stats: 252/191.5/180(mini goal) sz 24/18/? WOE: Metabolism/Diabetes Miracle-step2 Start Date: 12/26/2012	Great Job! That is fantastic!

02-18-2013, 08:42 AM	#26
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 550 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Thanks. You guys can do it to.

02-18-2013, 08:52 AM	#27
HarmsWay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 328 Gallery: HarmsWay Stats: depressed/better/ecstatic	That's awesome!!!