Happy Anniversary - 1 YEAR LC : ) - Kinda Long

WOW - It's been a whole year! First the statistics:

37 (now 38) year old female, 6' tall and weighed 306lbs. I have weighed at
least 260 for over 10 years (post pregnancy). After back surgery in 2000 I
gained the rest of the weight. I knew that I had to do something! I read
up on LC, having been a LC critic in the past. I never believed that it
would work having had the low fat mantra drummed in my head for years!

One year later I now weigh 227.5 - that's 78½ lbs. I have lost 9" in my
waist. I am having my blood work done at the end of the month, so I can't
report any changes there - although they were good to begin with. In 2003
total cholesterol was 188, HDL 52, LDL 118. Triglycerides 90 and my ration
was 3.6. My blood glucose was 98. I can hardly wait to see what they are
now. I have had high blood pressure for a few years now and I am hoping
that I can get off of the meds now. I have noticed that over the past year
I haven't been sick with a cold at all. I was just noting last night that I
haven't needed a cough drop in "forever". Other medical improvements
include: less gas (thank goodness - lol), better feeling skin and less
stomach and intentinal distress. Unfortunately, the weight loss hasn't
helped my back much.

My eating strategies are as follows: For those just starting on Induction -
follow it! But, if you go over 20 - say 21 to 25 - don't panic, it is just
a guideline. The main purpose of Induction is to rid your body of the carb
toxins and eliminate your cravings for carb laden foods. I stayed at
Induction levels for a few months. After that - it's a science experiment!!
Every body is different. If you find a food that triggers cravings or
messes with your blood sugar - don't eat it. I personally can eat 2 pieces
of pizza occasionally without a problem. Same goes for beer. I might not
lose any weight for a few days, but who cares. I didn't get fat over night,
and I don't expect to get "skinny" over night either. Cookies on the other
hand are a NO NO! Thought I could have just one, didn't work. Had a huge
blood sugar swing and was miserable with a capital "M" (just ask my DH -
lol). I still have my ½ pot of coffee every day and it doesn't bother me.
Again, this is a YMMV, but you have to experiment and find what works for
you.

Daily eating patterns vary. Basically meat, cheese, veggies at every meal.
If a snack is needed, I usually have some cheese, nuts or veggies. Have to
be careful of the nuts - very easy to eat too many!!! I have to be careful
of foods that are too salty; makes me retain water. I occasionally enter my
foods into Fit Day just to see how I am doing. Typically I am around 2000
calories with about a 65/30/5 fat, protein, carb ratio.

That's about it. I am in the process of updating my pics. They may or may
not be updated when you read this. I will also put them on a separate post.
Happy LC to all - it's not a diet - it's a WAY OF LIFE!
--
Peggy
306/227.5/180
6' - 38 yrs
January 13, 2003
http://photos.yahoo.com/spear1888

Peggy S. wrote:



Totally effin' awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you look so great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very inspiring!!!
Lori

Isn't your anniversary coming up too??

"Lorelei" wrote in message
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Peggy S. wrote:



Totally effin' awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you look so
great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very inspiring!!!
Lori

In article ,
says...

One year later I now weigh 227.5 - that's 78? lbs. I have lost 9" in my
waist. I am having my blood work done at the end of the month, so I can't

Congrats on your VERY successful weight loss! The photos reall tell a story --
you're an INSPIRATION!

--
Saffire
205/176/125
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Saffire wrote:

In article ,
says...

One year later I now weigh 227.5 - that's 78? lbs. I have lost 9" in my
waist. I am having my blood work done at the end of the month, so I
can't

Congrats on your VERY successful weight loss! The photos reall tell a
story -- you're an INSPIRATION!

what she said. you look fantastic, Peggy.

Wow Peggy! You look fab, and must feel just wonderful. I have lost
nearly 50 lbs myself and my 1st anniversary is in about two and a half
weeks, so I am there with ya!

Great job and thanks for sharing. Great inspiration!

Pam

great post peggy.................................thanks for the
daily food suggestions!

--
read and post daily, it works!
rosie

"Hell they won't lie to me/ Not on my own damn TV/ But how much is a
liar's word worth/ And whatever happened to peace on earth?"
.....................................Willie Nelson
REGIME CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME
****VOTE****



"Peggy S." wrote in message
...
WOW - It's been a whole year! First the statistics:

37 (now 38) year old female, 6' tall and weighed 306lbs. I have
weighed at
least 260 for over 10 years (post pregnancy). After back surgery
in 2000 I
gained the rest of the weight. I knew that I had to do something!
I read
up on LC, having been a LC critic in the past. I never believed
that it
would work having had the low fat mantra drummed in my head for
years!

One year later I now weigh 227.5 - that's 78½ lbs. I have lost 9"
in my
waist. I am having my blood work done at the end of the month, so
I can't
report any changes there - although they were good to begin with.
In 2003
total cholesterol was 188, HDL 52, LDL 118. Triglycerides 90 and
my ration
was 3.6. My blood glucose was 98. I can hardly wait to see what
they are
now. I have had high blood pressure for a few years now and I am
hoping
that I can get off of the meds now. I have noticed that over the
past year
I haven't been sick with a cold at all. I was just noting last
night that I
haven't needed a cough drop in "forever". Other medical
improvements
include: less gas (thank goodness - lol), better feeling skin and
less
stomach and intentinal distress. Unfortunately, the weight loss
hasn't
helped my back much.

My eating strategies are as follows: For those just starting on
Induction -
follow it! But, if you go over 20 - say 21 to 25 - don't panic,
it is just
a guideline. The main purpose of Induction is to rid your body of
the carb
toxins and eliminate your cravings for carb laden foods. I stayed
at
Induction levels for a few months. After that - it's a science
experiment!!
Every body is different. If you find a food that triggers
cravings or
messes with your blood sugar - don't eat it. I personally can eat
2 pieces
of pizza occasionally without a problem. Same goes for beer. I
might not
lose any weight for a few days, but who cares. I didn't get fat
over night,
and I don't expect to get "skinny" over night either. Cookies on
the other
hand are a NO NO! Thought I could have just one, didn't work.
Had a huge
blood sugar swing and was miserable with a capital "M" (just ask
my DH -
lol). I still have my ½ pot of coffee every day and it doesn't
bother me.
Again, this is a YMMV, but you have to experiment and find what
works for
you.

Daily eating patterns vary. Basically meat, cheese, veggies at
every meal.
If a snack is needed, I usually have some cheese, nuts or veggies.
Have to
be careful of the nuts - very easy to eat too many!!! I have to
be careful
of foods that are too salty; makes me retain water. I
occasionally enter my
foods into Fit Day just to see how I am doing. Typically I am
around 2000
calories with about a 65/30/5 fat, protein, carb ratio.

That's about it. I am in the process of updating my pics. They
may or may
not be updated when you read this. I will also put them on a
separate post.
Happy LC to all - it's not a diet - it's a WAY OF LIFE!
--
Peggy
306/227.5/180
6' - 38 yrs
January 13, 2003
http://photos.yahoo.com/spear1888