Kimkins Member "Tippy Toes" Loses 112 Pounds!

• Name: Jeannie Baitinger
• Kimkins Username: Tippy Toes
• Age: 43
• Height: 5' 7"
• Start Weight: 263 lbs
• Final Weight: 151 lbs
• Total Loss: 112 lbs

My weight loss journey wasn't like most folks. I began with the Atkins diet because it seemed to allow a lot of foods. I admit I am a BIG eater.

My start weight was an alarming 263 lbs and I am 5' 7". I was considered the awful word, OBESE. My blood pressure was soaring and so was my cholesterol. Interestingly, my cholesterol totals matched my weight of 263. I had to go on meds for both.

I began the Atkins diet in April 2004, following the pic taken by my mother in law. I had no idea how big I really was till I saw this photo. It was a true reality check. Or maybe a wake up call ...

The weight loss process was going smoothly and I learned a whole new way of cooking. The food was delicious and I did eat very large quantities (still do). However, as I reached 215 lbs two things happened. A Doctor put me on a long course of antibiotics to treat facial Rosacia AND I entered peri-menopause.

For the next six months I struggled to lose weight but could not. Out of sheer desperation I began to do Atkins Fat Fast for a few days each month at an average loss of three pounds a month. It was horrible! I was starving and felt terrible after each round. But I was desperate ...

Then a wonderful friend told me about Kimkins! Despite the fact that Kimkins was low in calories like the fat fast, I soon found that Kimkins plans were MUCH more satisfying, took the weight off quickly and best, I felt GREAT! But, I still had/have this huge appetite lurking so I began to alternate Kimkins with Atkins by sticking with Kimkins for two weeks, then switching back to Atkins to maintain the loss for two weeks.

What I learned was I could be in total control over how much weight I wanted to lose and when! As I continued to cycle back and forth the pounds came off and stayed off!

To date I have lost 112 lbs. I am now in maintenance. My goal weight is to remain between 150 and 155 lbs. I believe this to be my true natural weight as it was my high school weight. My Doc says my health is now excellent with good cholesterol readings and acceptable blood pressure and meds are long gone!

Another big Kimkins Maintenance advantage is more flexibility to allow an occasional no no food. For me it is pizza. The rule I maintain by is 5 lbs. If I want pizza I get down to the lower span of 150. No problem staying within my 5 lb span. I eat it out and bring no leftovers home -- it's a one time and once in a while deal.

Should my weight go over my comfort zone just a couple days of Kimkins takes me back to where I need to be. I still think Atkins is a wonderful plan and helps with maintenance also but between the two plans I have found a perfect balance.

THANKS KIMMER!