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My Story:
I am a mother of two in my mid twenties and have struggled with my weight for the past 6 years. I started the Atkins diet on March 26, 2013 and I have lost 65 lbs since! When I started the diet, I was in a size 18/20W and had high cholesterol. Nine months later, I am now a size 8 and my cholesterol levels are perfect!! Thank you Atkins for giving me a way to take back control of my health! I feel GREAT!
My Goals:
My goals were to drop the weight that I had carried for over 6 years and lower my cholesterol.
How Atkins Helped Get Me There: Atkins offered me an escape from my unhealthy lifestyle. I not only lost 65 lbs, but also lowered my cholesterol back in to the healthy range!