Hi everyone! I haven't posted here in quite a while (since before the changes to the forum...looks great by the way!). Some of you may remember me. My screen name used to be GM.

Anyway, I thought I'd pop in for an update. I may have stopped posting but I have not stopped LC'ing.

I have now reached my original GOAL!!! Although, now that I am here, I can see that I still have some work to do. So, not in maintenance yet. But much closer than I was. Over the last 6.5 months I have:

1. Lost 42 pounds

2. Gone from size 14 or 16 to a size 6 or 8 (depends on the make). I actually bought a pair of shorts yesterday...size Small!!!

3. Learned how to adjust this woe so that I can truly eat a reduced carb diet for the rest of my life

4. Added regular exercise to my life

5. Learned how to run. Learned to love running

6. Regained my self esteem and self confidence

7. Become generally happier

8. Become more involved in outdoor activities with my DD

9. Met some truly wonderful people through forums such as this one

To say that I am thrilled would be an understatement. Thank you to all of you for your support. I depended heavily on this forum when I was just starting out. I learned a lot from this place. You guys are great!

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Started Atkins 10/27/03
182/140/140

I DID IT!!!

Congrats to you GM, You have done it....gotten to the goal. Now to continue on in your life with this WOE....Glad to see you got into exercise, that is something so many people don't get into their lifestyle.... I was already exercising before I started this woe, and have gotten to 50 lbs gone, and about 100 more to go....
again, congrats, and best to you.

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carolyn in texas
started 8/11/03 327/268/177
5/20/08/ - 348
onward thru the fog