{"id":2952,"date":"2020-08-31T15:05:09","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T19:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lowcarbaction.org\/?p=2952"},"modified":"2020-08-31T15:15:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T19:15:02","slug":"candace-oates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lowcarbaction.org\/candace-oates\/","title":{"rendered":"Candace Oates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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My habits began to shift after I graduated from college 18 years ago, a time when the Atkins Diet was popular. The low-carb lifestyle helped me lose over 20 pounds in one month, and I was finally no longer hungry or cranky. After doing Atkins Phase One for seven months, my weight was down to 180 pounds. By staying low-carb, I have been able to maintain this weight loss for years.<\/p>\n

While pregnant, I allowed myself to eat from all food groups, and my weight shot back up. After having a baby girl eighteen months ago, I went back to a low-carb lifestyle. Living low carb has done nothing but improve my life. I am no longer constantly hungry or borderline diabetic. I\u2019ve lowered my cholesterol and lost 123 pounds. I feel energetic and happy, have clear skin, and look younger at 40 years old than I did at 20![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]Read More Success Stories<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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