The Atkins Diet Works! I’m down 30.5 & Wife down 13.2 in 5 weeks!

TheOldBallCoach43420
TheOldBallCoach43420 Posts: 119 Member
in Motivation and Support
We looked at many different options but this ad kins diet has really transformed our lives. No more junk food, and we are staying below 20 carbohydrates per day! I’m begging those of you who need something to change in your life to give this a try! I was nearly 400 pounds so this really has changed my mindset on life and we also have a long-term plan in place!

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  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    Congratulations on your success. :)
  • TheOldBallCoach43420
    TheOldBallCoach43420 Posts: 119 Member
    sweetbe44 wrote: »
    I did Atkins years ago and lost 100lbs really fast until I started gagging on chicken and just couldn’t eat that way anymore. Gained it all back with interest, it was like watching a balloon inflate. I much prefer a slower sustainable approach to my weight loss that I can maintain for life where I learn to incorporate all foods in a healthy, moderate way. Good luck to you.

    That is why we have a plan beyond the end of this. To hear of your success and makes us even more mindful in the end

  • TheOldBallCoach43420
    TheOldBallCoach43420 Posts: 119 Member
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    Congrats on your loss thus far. Don’t be discouraged if the pace slows down, much of what both of you have lost initially is water weight from switching to a lower carb approach.

    Thank you, and not worried about a slow as I am only shooting for 2-3 per week. Water weight loss mostly takes place in first week, not starting the 6th.
  • wildrosewood
    wildrosewood Posts: 63 Member
    whmscll wrote: »
    TheOldBallCoach43420 wrote: »
    whmscll wrote: »
    Please don’t tell me what is right for me. I’m glad it is working for you and your wife, but there are many other ways of losing that also work.

    Nobody is telling you what is right for you! I was simply promoting the Atkins Low Carb for anyone who may be struggling, encouraging them to give it a try. Sheesh.

    “Begging” others to give it a try sounds like proselytizing.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10744105/why-you-should-never-pick-a-weight-loss-method-because-it-helped-someone-else-lose-weight#latest

    I took a quick look at this post - it was very insightful, thank you for sharing! A good reminder to do what works for you, as an individual.
  • TheOldBallCoach43420
    TheOldBallCoach43420 Posts: 119 Member
    Begging isn’t the best choice of words, should have said Encouraging.
  • kneelanda92
    kneelanda92 Posts: 9 Member
    I appreciate the encouragement! I might try it in the future as a diet similar to it worked for me in the past.

    And I never once thought you were begging or telling someone else what they should or shouldn’t do. So don’t sweat that small stuff. Keep it up you guys got this!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Congrats. Keep up the good work, and keep posting your successes! 🙌🙌

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