"September 3, 2007 is when I decided to start my new diet ... Kimkins.

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. I was also overweight from years of birthing & raising babies and snacking on everything that was loaded with carbs!

My heaviest weight ever was 228 pounds (May 2007). I began Kimkins on Labor Day 2007 weighing 220 pounds and being a size 20. Here it is April 2008 (40 weeks later) and I weigh 137 pounds! I'm between sizes 4 and 6.

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!

In the first 40 days I lost 38 pounds and had terrific blood test results that motivated me even more!

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.

TRIGLYCERIDES should be <150
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL should be <200

Here's my October 2007 blood tests:

TRIGLYCERIDES: 107 (dropped from 889 in April 2007!!!)
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL: 173 (was 286 April of 2007)
BLOOD SUGAR: Normal

I have my annual physical in a couple of weeks and will have blood tests. I anticipate great results again!

As of today, I've lost 83 pounds and feel terrific! 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!!!

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. 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).

I really love this diet and will continue for a short time longer until I lose 100 pounds from my heaviest weight ever (228).

Never thought it was possible!

Thank you to Kimkins and the website!"

Beth