A 30-Year-Old From the UK Dropped Four Clothing Sizes Low-Carbing
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Nikki H. weighed 254 pounds and wore UK size 26 tops and pants when she started low-carbing on June 12, following mainly an Atkins-style approach with elements drawn from other sources, influenced by Barry Groves' book Eat Fat, Get Thin and targeting roughly 65-75% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-15% carbohydrates.
By the time she was profiled on September 21, 2001, she had lost 37 pounds, dropping to UK size 18 tops and size 20 pants. "There are no bad parts about this way of life!" she said. "Everything is good: no hunger, no hypoglycemia, reduced arthritis, lower blood pressure, and better hair, nails and skin."
Beyond her own results, Nikki became owner of the "Low Carb UK" Yahoo Groups list, providing support to hundreds of UK-based low-carb dieters who, unlike their US counterparts, lacked easy access to low-carb products.
Key takeaways
- ›Followed a low-carb approach based mainly on Atkins, with elements from other plans mixed in
- ›Started at 254 pounds wearing size 26 tops and pants
- ›Lost 37 pounds, dropping to size 18 tops and size 20 pants
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