16 Weeks: Who'da thought. . .

marlamp10 · 12-02-2012, 11:56 PM

I've had the urge to write this post for days, but always when I was doing something else. Then when I would get back to the computer everything I wanted to say was gone.

It's not much. It's just that I can't believe how much I love this program.

I have never in my life stuck with anything for 16 weeks that wasn't showing me fast (probably unhealthy) weight loss. I didn't think I had it in me to tolerate losing only a few lbs a month.

But I finally realized why I could do it: because on all the other plans I'm doing the same thing day after day and hoping the next day something good will finally happen. But with JUDDD, I never seem to have time to sink into despair. If I'm annoyed after a DD that I'm not showing loss, it only lasts a few minutes until I go "what the hell, I get to eat today anyway". And I'm no longer fixating on what's "not working" in my mind.

And I even love the DDs now, and never thought that would happen. I'm pretty much down to happily living with one meal a day. And because I can do that, I know that when my travel schedule starts up again in January, I should be able to handle it without going too crazy (unless I just want to).

The kicker is that I lost a pound after Thanksgiving, even after doing some serious overindulging. It was still just 4 lbs for the month, but dropping anything at all on the holiday week is just amazing.

And my blood pressure seems to be coming back down. After two readings that were borderline high earlier this year, last Wednesday it was 120/83.

I don't know what it is. It just seems so immensely TOLERABLE. I never thought that would be such a nice thing to say about a food plan.

Just happy. Thass' all.

LuckyLou · 12-03-2012, 03:19 AM

Isn't it utterly wonderful to be happy with a food plan :-) I'm just 2 weeks behind you, Marla, and like you am just at the stage where it doesn't cost me a thought (mostly). I was away this weekend and Saturday rattled along like any other DD and I truly enjoyed my UD Sunday.

And I'm finding the DD energy benefits popping up on UDs, not to mention the useful truth that hunger is not an emergency.

Rejoice rejoice rejoice, it is magic and I too am happy ;-)

Flutter · 12-03-2012, 03:26 AM

3 weeks for me now & I am really glad to hear you guys loving everything! I am still not relaxing enough. I'm trying! I love being able to come over here and read about so many people loving this way of life. I'm just going to keep on keeping on and have faith. (and pixie dust) LOL

Huge kudos to you, Maria!!! (and you, too, Lou!)

Joyjoy · 12-03-2012, 03:35 AM

Marla, that is SO beautifully said! It's thrilling to think of the power this gives you moving forward. Congratulations! And thanks for this post.

Carly · 12-03-2012, 03:42 AM

Marla- I feel your "Juddd Calm" and it is beautiful. This WOE is so sustainable. I love that each and every day on Juddd is a new day. I think that is one of the best parts. KUTGW!

gotsomeold · 12-03-2012, 03:43 AM

Marla! Give yourself a hug from me.

sunday · 12-03-2012, 04:19 AM

Marla! I agree about Thanksgiving! To love the plan, you must be able to live your life without dread! In years past, I would cringe and even avoid the scale but this is my first Thanksgiving that I am loving that I could enjoy it and not dread the weigh in!

I love to watch others discover the beauty of JUDDDing!

Thanks for sharing your discovery!

KeirasMom · 12-03-2012, 06:24 AM

Beautifully put.

mom23kids · 12-03-2012, 06:28 AM

dipgal · 12-03-2012, 06:43 AM

Thanks and congrats!!!

LoCarbGal · 12-03-2012, 07:22 AM

Wonderful post, Marla! You are really doing great, and the acceptance you speak of is so important. This is all about control and enjoying life, and we all get to do that with JUDDD, and each other. Thanks for sharing this with us!

Zib · 12-03-2012, 07:58 AM

Losing a pound after Thanksgiving. Isn't that amazing!

angie1 · 12-03-2012, 08:03 AM

You are doing so great! and I agree with everything you have said!!! I have lost 20 pounds with JUDDD and it just seems so MAINTAINABLE FOR LIFE. This is what I really love

!!!

I can honestly see myself doing this plan forever, which was never possible with other plans because there is no way I can keep chicken/fish/veggies or 1200 calories day "lifestyle" forever.

I find it very easy to maintain my weight with JUDDD, and with a little extra effort lose weight!!!

great post and happy to hear your success!!

sungoddess · 12-03-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by marlamp10

It's just that I can't believe how much I love this program.

I have never in my life stuck with anything for 16 weeks that wasn't showing me fast (probably unhealthy) weight loss. I didn't think I had it in me to tolerate losing only a few lbs a month.

This is SO monumental. I completely relate to that thing of wanting the fast weight loss. I am a slower loser these days, and I get it. Congratulations on reframing how you think. Maria, you are doing grea!

AWholeNewWorld · 12-03-2012, 10:17 AM

So Inspiring!!

JayLynn · 12-03-2012, 10:32 AM

Marla, So happy JUDDD is working for you! Its so wonderful to get off the diet rollercoaster and find a plan that really works for those of us who have been trying for so long.

So good your BP is improved. The health benefits of this WOE is what convinced me to give it a chance. My numbers were also headed in the wrong direction, but improving every day.

gotitnow · 12-03-2012, 02:24 PM

Marla....couldn't agree more!

Love being part of the "Happy JUDDERS Club!!!"

Phyl

Carly · 12-03-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotitnow

Marla....couldn't agree more!

Love being part of the "Happy JUDDERS Club!!!"

Phyl

Yes- the happy juddder's club! That is us!

Debrat3 · 12-03-2012, 08:31 PM

Marla thanks for posting. I love reading peoples storys. I have never been on a diet and I have been on a few that I didnt feel guilt or shame eating at functions. JUDD is so freeing that way.

sorenkkg · 12-03-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlamp10

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And I even love the DDs now, and never thought that would happen. I'm pretty much down to happily living with one meal a day. And because I can do that, I know that when my travel schedule starts up again in January, I should be able to handle it without going too crazy (unless I just want to).

I know, right?

And I traveled a lot last year, and will travel some this year too-- and I love how this fits in. Eat, don't eat. No special foods unless you want to do that.
Maybe do "fast 5" on a given day, maybe raise some cals on a dd, maybe fast entirely... it's so great to have some freedom again.

Thanks for posting! KUTGW!!!

S.

tooraloora · 12-04-2012, 06:44 AM

I am very happy for you... hooray

Luv2Eat · 12-04-2012, 07:46 AM

The Happy JUDDDer's Club! Love it! Marla, thank you for sharing your story, it's so uplifting and graceful. I will never tire of reading Happy JUDDD accounts

Deen73 · 12-07-2012, 11:53 AM

What a great post, Marla! I remember talking on a thread with you back in September -- and had noticed that our stats were almost the same (beginning weight and current). Well, you are now much lower in your current weight! Wtg! Makes me wish I'd never fallen off the JUDDD wagon -- but, more than that, it's just more confirmation that this WOE works and is sustainable. And I'm sure as heck not going anywhere this time!

stephdray · 12-07-2012, 03:13 PM

Right there with you. I'm so glad you're happy. I feel amazed. I've never loved any diet I was ever on, but I love JUDDD.

reese · 12-08-2012, 06:04 AM

I totally agree with you...couldn't imagine eating any other way now!

Kissa · 12-08-2012, 11:13 AM

I am so sorry I missed this until today. You are a wonderful example to us all that JUDDD is so freeing.

I am delighted that you are happy and loving JUDDD.

jacci48 · 12-09-2012, 10:28 AM

Totally agree with you Marla, judding is simply the best WOE ever, I have never enjoyed dieting before but Im loving it now!!

12-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#1
marlamp10 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: OK Posts: 245 Gallery: marlamp10 Stats: 251/220.4.0/140 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: JUDDD start 08/09/12 at 238	16 Weeks: Who'da thought. . . I've had the urge to write this post for days, but always when I was doing something else. Then when I would get back to the computer everything I wanted to say was gone. It's not much. It's just that I can't believe how much I love this program. I have never in my life stuck with anything for 16 weeks that wasn't showing me fast (probably unhealthy) weight loss. I didn't think I had it in me to tolerate losing only a few lbs a month. But I finally realized why I could do it: because on all the other plans I'm doing the same thing day after day and hoping the next day something good will finally happen. But with JUDDD, I never seem to have time to sink into despair. If I'm annoyed after a DD that I'm not showing loss, it only lasts a few minutes until I go "what the hell, I get to eat today anyway". And I'm no longer fixating on what's "not working" in my mind. And I even love the DDs now, and never thought that would happen. I'm pretty much down to happily living with one meal a day. And because I can do that, I know that when my travel schedule starts up again in January, I should be able to handle it without going too crazy (unless I just want to). The kicker is that I lost a pound after Thanksgiving, even after doing some serious overindulging. It was still just 4 lbs for the month, but dropping anything at all on the holiday week is just amazing. And my blood pressure seems to be coming back down. After two readings that were borderline high earlier this year, last Wednesday it was 120/83. I don't know what it is. It just seems so immensely TOLERABLE. I never thought that would be such a nice thing to say about a food plan. Just happy. Thass' all. __________________ Marla "I don’t believe in optimism. I believe in optimal behavior. That's a different thing ... Action is hope. At the end of each day, when you’ve done your work, you lie there and think, Well, I’ll be damned, I did this today. It doesn’t matter how good it is, or how bad - you did it. At the end of the week you’ll have a certain amount of accumulation. At the end of a year, you look back and say, I'll be damned, it's been a good year." --Ray Bradbury, R.I.P.

12-03-2012, 08:03 AM	#13
angie1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 454 Gallery: angie1 Stats: 185/182.6/155 - 5'5	You are doing so great! and I agree with everything you have said!!! I have lost 20 pounds with JUDDD and it just seems so MAINTAINABLE FOR LIFE. This is what I really love !!! I can honestly see myself doing this plan forever, which was never possible with other plans because there is no way I can keep chicken/fish/veggies or 1200 calories day "lifestyle" forever. I find it very easy to maintain my weight with JUDDD, and with a little extra effort lose weight!!! great post and happy to hear your success!! Last edited by angie1; 12-03-2012 at 08:04 AM..

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12-03-2012, 03:19 AM	#2
LuckyLou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 281 Gallery: LuckyLou Stats: 205/185/... WOE: JUDD Start Date: Late Aug 2012	Isn't it utterly wonderful to be happy with a food plan :-) I'm just 2 weeks behind you, Marla, and like you am just at the stage where it doesn't cost me a thought (mostly). I was away this weekend and Saturday rattled along like any other DD and I truly enjoyed my UD Sunday. And I'm finding the DD energy benefits popping up on UDs, not to mention the useful truth that hunger is not an emergency. Rejoice rejoice rejoice, it is magic and I too am happy ;-)

12-03-2012, 03:26 AM	#3
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,412 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/144/135 5'4" 43yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	3 weeks for me now & I am really glad to hear you guys loving everything! I am still not relaxing enough. I'm trying! I love being able to come over here and read about so many people loving this way of life. I'm just going to keep on keeping on and have faith. (and pixie dust) LOL Huge kudos to you, Maria!!! (and you, too, Lou!)

12-03-2012, 03:35 AM	#4
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Marla, that is SO beautifully said! It's thrilling to think of the power this gives you moving forward. Congratulations! And thanks for this post.

12-03-2012, 03:42 AM	#5
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,179 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Marla- I feel your "Juddd Calm" and it is beautiful. This WOE is so sustainable. I love that each and every day on Juddd is a new day. I think that is one of the best parts. KUTGW!

12-03-2012, 03:43 AM	#6
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Marla! Give yourself a hug from me.

12-03-2012, 04:19 AM	#7
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Marla! I agree about Thanksgiving! To love the plan, you must be able to live your life without dread! In years past, I would cringe and even avoid the scale but this is my first Thanksgiving that I am loving that I could enjoy it and not dread the weigh in! I love to watch others discover the beauty of JUDDDing! Thanks for sharing your discovery!

12-03-2012, 06:24 AM	#8
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	Beautifully put.

12-03-2012, 06:28 AM	#9
mom23kids Established Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Library Posts: 2,491 Gallery: mom23kids Stats: Maintenance WOE: JUDDD for WL/5:2 IF for maintenance

12-03-2012, 06:43 AM	#10
dipgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Beautiful NW Illinois Posts: 253 Gallery: dipgal Stats: 260/255/150 WOE: LC & as clean as I can Start Date: This time... LC restart 04/08/13	Thanks and congrats!!!

12-03-2012, 07:22 AM	#11
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,853 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207.5/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 56.5 lbs	Wonderful post, Marla! You are really doing great, and the acceptance you speak of is so important. This is all about control and enjoying life, and we all get to do that with JUDDD, and each other. Thanks for sharing this with us!

12-03-2012, 07:58 AM	#12
Zib Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: usually at home Posts: 2,552 Gallery: Zib WOE: JUDDD Start Date: August 2012 - Cholesterol down 70 points!	Losing a pound after Thanksgiving. Isn't that amazing!

12-03-2012, 10:17 AM	#15
AWholeNewWorld Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 35 Gallery: AWholeNewWorld	So Inspiring!!

12-03-2012, 10:32 AM	#16
JayLynn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 436 Gallery: JayLynn Stats: 267/248/199 WOE: Atkins on and off - lost 70 Start Date: LC 2/12 plus JUDDD 11/23/12	Marla, So happy JUDDD is working for you! Its so wonderful to get off the diet rollercoaster and find a plan that really works for those of us who have been trying for so long. So good your BP is improved. The health benefits of this WOE is what convinced me to give it a chance. My numbers were also headed in the wrong direction, but improving every day.

12-03-2012, 02:24 PM	#17
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 819 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Marla....couldn't agree more! Love being part of the "Happy JUDDERS Club!!!" Phyl

12-03-2012, 08:31 PM	#19
Debrat3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WA. state Posts: 1,346 Gallery: Debrat3 Stats: 253/236/goal 130 5'3" WOE: JUDD Start Date: Oct. 12,2011/restart Oct.1,2012	Marla thanks for posting. I love reading peoples storys. I have never been on a diet and I have been on a few that I didnt feel guilt or shame eating at functions. JUDD is so freeing that way.

12-04-2012, 06:44 AM	#21
tooraloora Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 156 Gallery: tooraloora Stats: 222/150.7/139 WOE: 2003 calorie counting + ex./ 2012 Aug 25: JUDD	I am very happy for you... hooray

12-04-2012, 07:46 AM	#22
Luv2Eat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 627 Gallery: Luv2Eat WOE: JUDDD dd 200 ud 1200 Start Date: Aug 2012	The Happy JUDDDer's Club! Love it! Marla, thank you for sharing your story, it's so uplifting and graceful. I will never tire of reading Happy JUDDD accounts

12-07-2012, 11:53 AM	#23
Deen73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 217 Gallery: Deen73 Stats: 252/229/199 WOE: JUDDD all the way! Start Date: JUDDD restart: April 9, 2013	What a great post, Marla! I remember talking on a thread with you back in September -- and had noticed that our stats were almost the same (beginning weight and current). Well, you are now much lower in your current weight! Wtg! Makes me wish I'd never fallen off the JUDDD wagon -- but, more than that, it's just more confirmation that this WOE works and is sustainable. And I'm sure as heck not going anywhere this time!

12-07-2012, 03:13 PM	#24
stephdray Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,118 Gallery: stephdray Stats: 290/249/250 WOE: Moderate Carb JUDDD (Lost first 4 lbs on WW) Start Date: 7/4/2012 -- 41 lbs lost total	Right there with you. I'm so glad you're happy. I feel amazed. I've never loved any diet I was ever on, but I love JUDDD.

12-08-2012, 06:04 AM	#25
reese Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 22 Gallery: reese WOE: JUDDD and Shakeology Start Date: October 24 2012	I totally agree with you...couldn't imagine eating any other way now!

12-08-2012, 11:13 AM	#26
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	I am so sorry I missed this until today. You are a wonderful example to us all that JUDDD is so freeing. I am delighted that you are happy and loving JUDDD.

12-09-2012, 10:28 AM	#27
jacci48 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Sussex, England Age 52 yrs Posts: 282 Gallery: jacci48 Stats: 242/220/140 WOE: Judd Start Date: August 23rd 2012	Totally agree with you Marla, judding is simply the best WOE ever, I have never enjoyed dieting before but Im loving it now!!