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I've been heavy all my life and started my first diet when I was 17 years old. It seems that was the kicking off point for a life of diet, splurge, diet, splurge. Each time having minor success followed by big gains. Sound familiar anyone?

Here I am 16 years later bigger than ever. But now....my knees are going bad. About 8 months ago I began to notice stiffness and pain when I climbed stairs. By the time I eventually made it to the doctor, I was severely limping and in a lot of pain. The doctor had no sympathy and simply said "lose the weight or replace the knee - your call."

While I would have appreciated a pat on the hand…something…the very blunt delivery was probably the best thing I could have ever heard. I finally realized I have to get serious about this....my weight was effecting my mobility.

I am closely following Atkins and having good success. I've lost enough that I don't limp and I can go up stairs really well. I still have stiffness, but nothing like what I experienced before dropping the first 20 pounds. Now I've got to lose the rest of it.

I’m hoping to connect with others following low-carb diets for support and suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you.

UPDATE: Picture was taken on 9/21/08 - weight 290.2

Traci

Goal #1: 299 - Met 8/28/08
Goal #2: 259 -
Goal #3: 244 (100lbs lost) -
Goal #4: 219 -

- Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quite voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow!"
By Mary Anne Radmacher