Beth Lost 95 Pounds With Kimkins

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Start Weight: 233 lbs
Final Weight: 138 lbs
Total Lost: 95 lbs (90 lbs in 7 months!)
Start Size: Misses 20-22
Current Size: Juniors 3-5 or Misses 4
Triglycerides Drop: 1,260 Points!
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September 3, 2007 is when I decided to start my new diet … Kimkins.
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I’m currently 39 years old with a great husband and 3 young boys (ages 8, 6 and 4). My family health history (diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides) led me to research lo-carb/lo-fat changes of diet — which led me to choose Kimkins.
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I was also overweight from years of birthing & raising babies and snacking on everything that was loaded with carbs!
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My heaviest weight ever was 228 pounds (May 2007). I began Kimkins on Labor Day 2007 weighing 220 pounds and being a size 20. By April 2008 (40 weeks later) I weighed 137 pounds and wore between sizes 4 and 6.
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I had no idea what my goals were or if I could indeed follow a diet. I had never dieted before, but found Kimkins to be very simple to follow. With at least a 30 minute walk 4-5 days per week (didn’t start walking until 12 or so weeks into the diet), some minimal exercises and daily vitamins, I feel the most “fit” I have ever felt!
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In the first 40 days I lost 38 pounds and had terrific blood test results that motivated me even more!
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Three years ago I had triglyceride levels of 1367 (not a mistake!!!) One year ago my total cholesterol was 286. With walking 30 minutes and medication daily I brought my triglycerides down to 889 April 2007.
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TRIGLYCERIDES should be <150
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL should be <200>
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Here’s my October 2007 blood tests:
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TRIGLYCERIDES: 107 (dropped from 889 in April 2007!!!)
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL: 173 (was 286 April of 2007)
BLOOD SUGAR: Normal
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I have my annual physical in a couple of weeks and will have blood tests. I anticipate great results again!
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I have tons of energy. My complexion is great. I feel healthier than I have ever felt and I am an overall happier person. I can cross my legs, run and jump with my kids! Wear cool clothes if I want to. My bunions and feet don’t hurt any more, my knees feel great!   The list goes on and on. I did let myself go over the last few years, but I’ve changed so much in appearance that many people I know haven’t recognized me when we meet!!!
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I look better, feel better and am a much happier person. I don’t mind having my picture taken as much any more. I’m not the overweight mom off in the corner impatient for the party to be over so I can get home.
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My only regrets are that I did not take any measurements of my body (cuz I did not think this would work) and to date have lost a couple of bra sizes (luckily I had some to spare! haha)
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I got to goalish weight of 138 in April 2008 (losing 90 pounds! in just 7 months) and have been within 5 pounds of that (up or down).
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My 3 year anniversary is in couple of weeks and am just really now reintroducing foods for maintenance.  F inding that “real” carbs (whole grains, fruits and veggies) are great, but still keeping them between 60 and 100 grams a day.  I’m staying away from flour and processed stuff as much as I can.
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I do indulge with dark chocolate, raisins and occaisional marshmallows…and yes, Peeps. Hence the “No Peep”tattoo I have and that as my avatar.
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Now it’s 2010 and my cholesterol and tri’s are still great and my GOOD cholesterol is so good that the ratio of that to the BAD cholesterol has me in the “not really ever gonna have a heart attack” range!  Below 4 (I think). I have my lab paperwork somewhere, but my doctor was ecstatic!!!
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I really love this diet and will continue for a short time longer until I lose 100 pounds from my heaviest weight ever. Never thought it was possible!
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Thank you to Kimkins and the website!  Thanks for creating Kimkins. Ir really has changed my life!
Beth K.