Just shy of their 2000 pound goal and they still lost the weight of a car!

How did they accomplish this amazing feat?  Peer Support!  They even had Check In Buddies to contact members who hadn't been around for a few days!  Is that incredible or what? Yowza!  Just goes to show that peer support makes all the difference in peeling those pounds off!

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My weight loss journey wasn't like most folks.  I began with the Atkins diet because it seemed to allow a lot of foods.  I admit I am a BIG eater.
 
My start weight was an alarming 263 lbs and I am 5' 7".  I was considered the awful word, OBESE.  My blood pressure was soaring and so was my cholesterol.  Interestingly, my cholesterol totals matched my weight of 263.  I had to go on meds for both.
 
I began the Atkins diet in April 2004, following the pic taken by my mother in law.  I had no idea how big I really was till I saw this photo.  It was a true reality check.  Or maybe a wake up call ...
 
The weight loss process was going smoothly and I learned a whole new way of cooking.  The food was delicious and I did eat very large quantities (still do).  However, as I reached 215 lbs two things happened.  A Doctor put me on a long course of antibiotics to treat facial Rosacia AND I entered peri-menopause.  For the next six months I struggled to lose weight but could not.  Out of sheer desperation I began to do Atkins Fat Fast for a few days each month at an average loss of three pounds a month.  It was horrible!  I was starving and felt terrible after each round.  But I was desperate ...
 
Then a wonderful friend told me about Kimkins!  Despite the fact that Kimkins was low in calories like the fat fast, I soon found that Kimkins plans were MUCH more satisfying, took the weight off quickly and best, I felt GREAT!  But, I still had/have this huge appetite lurking so I began to alternate Kimkins with Atkins by sticking with Kimkins for two weeks, then switching back to Atkins to maintain the loss for two weeks.  What I learned was I could be in total control over how much weight I wanted to lose and when!  As I continued to cycle back and forth the pounds came off and stayed off!
 
To date I have lost 112 lbs.  I am now in maintenance.  My goal weight is to remain between 150 and 155 lbs.  I believe this to be my true natural weight as it was my high school weight.  My Doc says my health is now excellent with good cholesterol readings and acceptable blood pressure and meds are long gone!
 
Another big Kimkins Maintenance advantage is more flexibility to allow an occasional no no food.  For me it is pizza.  The rule I maintain by is 5 lbs.  If I want pizza I get down to the lower span of 150.  No problem staying within my 5 lb span.  I eat it out and bring no leftovers home -- it's a one time and once in a while deal.

Should my weight go over my comfort zone just a couple days of Kimkins takes me back to where I need to be.  I still think Atkins is a wonderful plan and helps with maintenance also but between the two plans I have found a perfect balance.
 
THANKS KIMMER!

Please join me in welcoming Lisa as the Kimkins Team as Event & Meeting Director! A successful realtor and loan advisor, Lisa lost 75 pounds 6 years ago and struggled to keep them off. After much research she came to Kimkins and is now in Onederland!

There's a huge demand for face to face Kimkins support and Lisa heeded the call. August 18th she held a hugely successful Kimkins Meet Up in Dallas where Kimkins members and visitors mingled and enjoyed lunch! Check out her next Meet Up scheduled for September 1, Topic: Overcoming the Struggles of Your Old Dietary Habits. More locations soon to be announced!

Anyone interested in starting a Meet Up group in your area, please contact Lisa at kimkinsmeetings@gmail.com.

Downsize Your Diet

• Did you know that if you're experiencing some muscle cramps it could be due to lack of calcium?  When there is not enough available calcium to bind on the receptor sites of the muscle fibers, they will stay in a semi contracted state. New low carb dieters often mention that they are experiencing leg cramps, especially in bed at night.  When I recommend increasing their calcium intake (through supplements or in those WONDERFUL leafy greens!) this usually takes care of the problem.
  

• Did you know that your body burns the same amount of calories when you exercise whether you have an empty or a full stomach?
  

• Did you know your body burns the same amount of calories when you exercise at 6 am as it does at 6 pm?
  

Members really love How Emily Does Kimkins which shows how fictional member, Emily, designs her Kimkins weight loss program.  Now we've now added two more!

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