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44 lbs lost*
![Lori Ketchum - after](https://www.atkins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LoriKetchumMainAfter.jpg?w=171)
![Lori Ketchum - before](https://www.atkins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LoriKetchumMainBefore.jpg?w=171)
My Story:
Prior to starting the diet, I had extremely high cholesterol and was on medication—I now have normal cholesterol levels and was able to stop the medication. I also had sleep apnea and had to use a C-PAP machine to sleep at night, but no longer need to use that due to my weight loss. I am an avid Atkins fan and talk to anyone about it when they say they want to lose weight—it couldn’t be easier.
How Atkins Helped Get Me There: Could not have done it without the shakes and bars. Still have a shake for breakfast every day and frequently enjoy a caramel nut chew as a snack. Thanks so much to everyone at Atkins.