Quote by Robert Atkins

I weighed 193 pounds and had three chins. I couldn't get up before 9 a.m. and never saw patients before 10. I decided to go on a diet.

I weighed 193 pounds and had three chins. I couldn't get up

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their physical state before deciding to embark on a diet. They describe themselves as weighing 193 pounds and having three chins, indicating a level of unhappiness with their appearance and likely the negative impact it had on their health and lifestyle, such as feeling sluggish in the morning. The decision to go on a diet signifies a commitment to addressing these concerns and making a positive change by altering their eating habits and achieving weight loss.

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Diet

By Robert Atkins

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