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>I started Atkins June 23rd and as of this date I have lost 23 pounds.
>My system resisted, during the first period I had to go to 5 to 10 grams of carbs. I averaged about 2.5 pounds a week on that amount. I want to lose about 5 more pounds and then start maintaining. That is going to be a job for me because I don't think I can add many carbs to my daily diet without starting to go back up. I am not really looking forward to it but I also can't wait to get started on maintance.
>I feel that its the best thing that has happened to my system in many years, I feel great and I feel I am doing my body good. I don't miss anything except the frosty from Wendys and ice cream . I will try some of both soon. LOL
I am going in for blood work when I meet my goal. Prior to starting I had blood work done and my colestrol was up a little and also my blood pressure. My blood pressure is down to normal now and I can't wait to see my colestrol.

i've low-carbed for a while now and lost over 30lbs. But man did I miss ice cream. Now here in Texas there is a local company called 'le carb' ice cream. The name is off putting put the ice cream is delicious. Wal-mart's sell them. It is not the perfect low-carb snack, but it keeps you from falling off the wagon.

Congratulations! You are doing great.

I figure that when I start maintenance, I will stay away from sugar, white flour and rice. I should be able to maintain. I will follow more the sugarbusters diet for maintenance. You can have an occasional sweet potato and brown rice.