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'Had some time yesterday, so I decided to update my pic. I started low carb
2 years ago in Jan 04 at 210 lbs. I reached my goal weight of 180 lbs at the
end of Mar 04. My exercise during weight loss was mostly walking and light
weight training. Shortly afterwards, I increased walking to jogging, and
heavier/more intense weight training.
 My fitness level basically peaked out about 6 months later, going from a
loose fitting 36 to comfortable 34 waist pants. About the end of 2004, I was
able to go down to a 33 size pants. Ever since then I have basically
maintained my weight and fitness levels. I'm still trying to increase muscle
mass, but if there are any gains, it is imperceptible.
 I enjoy the benefits of eating low carb. It is largely responsible for
allowing me to control my weight to an acceptable level without too much
thought. 2 years ago, before starting low carb, I would not have thought
that I could lose the excess weight and maintain it for this long. The
surest sign that you believe you will never fit in those old size pants
again is to throw them out like I did.
 My acid reflux is gone, cholesterol levels are normal, blood pressure is
118/78, my joints don't ache, and I can out run most guys half my age. Even
if I don't improve from here, I have nothing at all to complain about.
 Even though many people in my personal life don't think low carb is the
right way to eat, I am willing to bet the rest of my life that it is. I have
had no ill effects from eating this way, only improvements. From what I have
learned over the past 2 years, and my life experience of low carb, it would
take a lot to convince me that it is the wrong way to eat.

    Tom
210/180/180

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Tom + Pat Gallant
tpgallant@shaw.ca