My Weightloss Story: June 2003-April 2006 - Page 5

BeThin · 01-25-2008, 05:27 AM

Thanks for posting a wonderful story. It has be a blessing to me to read.

Carolina1977 · 01-25-2008, 05:50 AM

Hi Pauline very touching story, you are an inspiration

CTIgrad · 02-10-2008, 05:38 PM

Wow, congrats Pauline. I'll be adding you to my list of people I'm motivated by. Thanks for your inspiration and support!

afuentes · 02-10-2008, 07:03 PM

Thank you very much.

Briar · 02-11-2008, 04:23 AM

Wonderful story.

oobatooba · 02-17-2008, 08:17 AM

Great story. Very motivating. It makes me smile to see that not only have you changed physically, but mentally. Very inspiring.

micki · 02-17-2008, 09:30 AM

subscribing to the thread

silentkate · 02-17-2008, 12:07 PM

Glad this was bumped! Thanks so much for sharing your story!

pbptm · 02-17-2008, 12:42 PM

I'm so glad this was bumped up (should be a sticky )IMHO.trully inspirational

homestretch · 02-17-2008, 03:47 PM

Thank you so much! I can relate to so much of what you shared, thanks again!

jezzie · 02-20-2008, 12:49 PM

flaminghotsauce mama · 02-20-2008, 03:43 PM

Bumping for Megz!

lil miss · 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM

Pauline,

This is SO beautiful! Thanks so much for posting it. I always admire your intelligent posts and now I read your story and I am blown away. You are so strong and smart and I so admire you and your success! You richly deserve it!

K

dietsprite · 02-26-2008, 09:19 PM

I missed this when it was bumped a few days ago, but happened to get curious when I saw your stats and clicked on the link in your signature.
Just wanted to say that your story is very inspiring and thank you for sharing it with us all!

Mayberryfan · 02-27-2008, 09:40 AM

Pauline,

Your journey of self-discovery is amazing, inspiring and rings SO true for me. Thank you for sharing it! You have no idea just how much it means to me to know others have gone through the same things. When you're overweight, the feelings of being alone and isolated in the world are overwhelming. You've shown that it CAN be overcome.

Bless you! (Oh and your husband sounds like a gem! Lucky you!)

violettfem · 03-29-2008, 01:01 PM

I have spent years on eating disorder forums, in meetings and treatment centers and I have never identified w/ a story like I do yours. With further accolades I have to say that this is the clearest cut, set of directions I have seen for overcoming BED or any food related issue.

You should seriously think about writing one of those (dreaded *lol*) self help books my dear as you are a living example on how to overcome the adversity of addiction and live life without compulsive overeating.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

TaDa! · 03-29-2008, 01:28 PM

Thanks violett

I have recently read a really good book on binge eating (both B.E.D. and bulimia) with some really good advice and exercises ... some of it is indeed the same kind of thing I have written, taking away the restrictive feelings that cause us to rebel, but it goes much farther and I have really benefited from it. I got the book from the library and then when I realized how valuable it was, I bought a copy.

The book is called: Binge No More: Your Guide to Overcoming Disordered Eating by Joyce D. Nash.

Pauline

jaels · 03-29-2008, 01:45 PM

BUMP!

yakyak · 03-29-2008, 03:33 PM

Tada...

Thank you for posting your story...even though you wrote it 2 years ago..it motiviates those of us who wonder if we will ever get there.

Thank you so much for your support!! You are an inspiration!!

WendyK1974 · 03-29-2008, 05:34 PM

What a touching and inspirational story. You really are/were beautiful in all of your pictures. I would have never guessed you were going through such intense inner turmoil. That is the part people often don't hear about when they see the "before and after" pictures. They don't always know that what it took to get there was a lot more than eating some different foods.

Thank you for sharing.

zizi · 03-30-2008, 04:55 AM

Thanks for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FloridaShell · 03-30-2008, 07:50 AM

It was a good read Tada. Thanks so much for this. You have done so well.

squeakie · 03-30-2008, 11:02 AM

I'm glad this post was "bumped" up... what a great read. Very inspirational, TaDa you are a real success story!

quizzical1 · 04-13-2008, 11:17 AM

This came at the right time with the right message for me.

Thank you so much

(are you a writer -professional writer?- you should be!)

ljh150 · 04-13-2008, 01:45 PM

Thanks for sharing your story. It mirrors a lot of my own behaviors and thoughts when I reached my lowest weight.

MsSeattleSlim · 05-24-2008, 12:10 PM

"This has not only been a weightloss journey, but a journey inside that has changed the way I view the world and my every interaction with it, taking me from a place of deep dissatisfaction, to one of revelry in my own existence, living each day as if it were my last. I have accomplished something monumental in my life - not only the weightloss, but the insight and introspection, that has allowed me to find my own peace and happiness right inside my own skin -- not anywhere outside it. Sometimes what I have achieved - ordinary everyday happiness - hits me like a ton of bricks. This can never be taken away from me."

Such beautiful words! I'm teary-eyed

You've really captured a feeling that I remember having, before I re-gained my weight. But I can have it again, and I will!

Thanks for the inspiration, TaDa :-)

(You're gorgeous, BTW, inside and out!)

MountainGirl · 05-24-2008, 01:51 PM

Pauline,

Thank you for sharing your story, it has helped me and blessed me tremendously.

Kandi26 · 05-24-2008, 02:30 PM

This is just the thing I needed to read today! Thank you so much!

CrzyCatLady · 05-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Thanks for sharing your story! It's very inspiring!

chamie · 05-24-2008, 11:02 PM

All I have to say is WOW.........I am speechless!

Congratulations!

03-29-2008, 01:28 PM	#137
TaDa! Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,981 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5/126.4/130-135 & 5'3" tall WOE: Atkins (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Thanks violett I have recently read a really good book on binge eating (both B.E.D. and bulimia) with some really good advice and exercises ... some of it is indeed the same kind of thing I have written, taking away the restrictive feelings that cause us to rebel, but it goes much farther and I have really benefited from it. I got the book from the library and then when I realized how valuable it was, I bought a copy. The book is called: Binge No More: Your Guide to Overcoming Disordered Eating by Joyce D. Nash. Pauline __________________ Tada! Stats: 43 Years Old, 5'3," WOL: Atkins Semi-Vegetarian Maintenance Goal Reached May 2006! Weight: 236.5 / 126.375 & 22.3% BF / 130-135 (size 6) Current Goal: Master Maintenance 130-135! Friday weigh-ins. Very Lowest Weight Reached on LC: 123.5 & 20% BF ... face became too bony! My Weightloss Story and My Journal Last edited by TaDa! : 03-29-2008 at 01:29 PM.

05-24-2008, 12:10 PM	#146
MsSeattleSlim Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 325 Gallery: MsSeattleSlim Stats: 198/191/135 WOE: Atkins with organic/whole foods emphasis Start Date: re-start May 16, 2008	"This has not only been a weightloss journey, but a journey inside that has changed the way I view the world and my every interaction with it, taking me from a place of deep dissatisfaction, to one of revelry in my own existence, living each day as if it were my last. I have accomplished something monumental in my life - not only the weightloss, but the insight and introspection, that has allowed me to find my own peace and happiness right inside my own skin -- not anywhere outside it. Sometimes what I have achieved - ordinary everyday happiness - hits me like a ton of bricks. This can never be taken away from me." Such beautiful words! I'm teary-eyed You've really captured a feeling that I remember having, before I re-gained my weight. But I can have it again, and I will! Thanks for the inspiration, TaDa :-) (You're gorgeous, BTW, inside and out!) __________________ *Melissa* Team 6 Mid-Year Resolution Challenge 32 lbs to lose/7 lost/25 lbs to go <<<---me at 190, mid-June 2008

01-25-2008, 05:27 AM	#121
BeThin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 963 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Thanks for posting a wonderful story. It has be a blessing to me to read.

01-25-2008, 05:50 AM	#122
Carolina1977 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 214 Gallery: Carolina1977	Hi Pauline very touching story, you are an inspiration

02-10-2008, 05:38 PM	#123
CTIgrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 348 Gallery: CTIgrad Stats: 315 / 227 / 200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 20, 2008	Wow, congrats Pauline. I'll be adding you to my list of people I'm motivated by. Thanks for your inspiration and support!

02-10-2008, 07:03 PM	#124
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sparkling Desert Posts: 1,959 Gallery: afuentes WOE: low carb Start Date: 2007	Thank you very much.

02-11-2008, 04:23 AM	#125
Briar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 370 Gallery: Briar Stats: 130/120/115 WOE: Read DANDR/LC overall Start Date: 12/31/07	Wonderful story.

02-17-2008, 08:17 AM	#126
oobatooba Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 551 Gallery: oobatooba Stats: 1/4 ton/264.5/250 M 6'0" WOE: Moderate carbs / Lean protein Start Date: 11/20/07	Great story. Very motivating. It makes me smile to see that not only have you changed physically, but mentally. Very inspiring.

02-17-2008, 09:30 AM	#127
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,325 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/137/Pretty happy with where I am WOE: walking at least 6 miles every day Start Date: Summer 2000	subscribing to the thread

02-17-2008, 12:07 PM	#128
silentkate MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 2,974 Gallery: silentkate Stats: 242/168/145 WOE: Atkins meets WW Start Date: May 27th, 2003	Glad this was bumped! Thanks so much for sharing your story!

02-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#129
pbptm MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.K Posts: 1,331 Gallery: pbptm Stats: maintaining WOE: high fat Start Date: 2003	I'm so glad this was bumped up (should be a sticky )IMHO.trully inspirational

02-17-2008, 03:47 PM	#130
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,272 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	Thank you so much! I can relate to so much of what you shared, thanks again!

02-20-2008, 12:49 PM	#131
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 36,947 Blog Entries: 76 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU forthwith	.

02-20-2008, 03:43 PM	#132
flaminghotsauce mama MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: My Own Private Idaho Posts: 1,283 Gallery: flaminghotsauce mama Stats: 196/158/125, 5'5" WOE: Protein Power LifePlan Start Date: January 2006	Bumping for Megz!

02-20-2008, 04:05 PM	#133
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,476 Gallery: lil miss	Pauline, This is SO beautiful! Thanks so much for posting it. I always admire your intelligent posts and now I read your story and I am blown away. You are so strong and smart and I so admire you and your success! You richly deserve it! K

02-26-2008, 09:19 PM	#134
dietsprite Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 879 Gallery: dietsprite Stats: 249/149/145 WOE: lowcarb WW- Weigh in Thurs. Start Date: May 27, 2003	I missed this when it was bumped a few days ago, but happened to get curious when I saw your stats and clicked on the link in your signature. Just wanted to say that your story is very inspiring and thank you for sharing it with us all!

02-27-2008, 09:40 AM	#135
Mayberryfan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,422 Gallery: Mayberryfan Stats: 255/204/150 WOE: PPLP Start Date: June 6, 2007	Pauline, Your journey of self-discovery is amazing, inspiring and rings SO true for me. Thank you for sharing it! You have no idea just how much it means to me to know others have gone through the same things. When you're overweight, the feelings of being alone and isolated in the world are overwhelming. You've shown that it CAN be overcome. Bless you! (Oh and your husband sounds like a gem! Lucky you!)

03-29-2008, 01:01 PM	#136
violettfem Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 20 Gallery: violettfem WOE: WW Flex Start Date: 4/21/08	I have spent years on eating disorder forums, in meetings and treatment centers and I have never identified w/ a story like I do yours. With further accolades I have to say that this is the clearest cut, set of directions I have seen for overcoming BED or any food related issue. You should seriously think about writing one of those (dreaded lol) self help books my dear as you are a living example on how to overcome the adversity of addiction and live life without compulsive overeating. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

03-29-2008, 01:45 PM	#138
jaels Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 44 Gallery: jaels Stats: 190/150/120 5'3" WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2006	BUMP!

03-29-2008, 03:33 PM	#139
yakyak Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 89 Gallery: yakyak Stats: 165/155.5/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: re-Induction 3/3/08	Tada... Thank you for posting your story...even though you wrote it 2 years ago..it motiviates those of us who wonder if we will ever get there. Thank you so much for your support!! You are an inspiration!!

03-29-2008, 05:34 PM	#140
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	What a touching and inspirational story. You really are/were beautiful in all of your pictures. I would have never guessed you were going through such intense inner turmoil. That is the part people often don't hear about when they see the "before and after" pictures. They don't always know that what it took to get there was a lot more than eating some different foods. Thank you for sharing.

03-30-2008, 04:55 AM	#141
zizi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 395 Gallery: zizi WOE: Low Carb Eclectic Start Date: Starting over 3/29/08!	Thanks for sharing and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-30-2008, 07:50 AM	#142
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,168 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	It was a good read Tada. Thanks so much for this. You have done so well.

03-30-2008, 11:02 AM	#143
squeakie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: berlin, germany Posts: 878 Blog Entries: 10 Gallery: squeakie Stats: 131/106/110 (5'1") WOE: low carb Start Date: January 25, 2008	I'm glad this post was "bumped" up... what a great read. Very inspirational, TaDa you are a real success story!

04-13-2008, 11:17 AM	#144
quizzical1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: London UK Posts: 1,444 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: quizzical1 Stats: 207/190/145 5'7 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart 1-January-2008	This came at the right time with the right message for me. Thank you so much (are you a writer -professional writer?- you should be!)

04-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#145
ljh150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 1,415 Gallery: ljh150 Stats: 293 to 160 ~post partum 203~???~175~ 5'8" 30~ WOE: Atkins whole food Start Date: January 15, 2003	Thanks for sharing your story. It mirrors a lot of my own behaviors and thoughts when I reached my lowest weight.

05-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#147
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,440 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Pauline, Thank you for sharing your story, it has helped me and blessed me tremendously.

05-24-2008, 02:30 PM	#148
Kandi26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Posts: 754 Gallery: Kandi26 Stats: 258.8/224/150 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 04/14/08	This is just the thing I needed to read today! Thank you so much!

05-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#149
CrzyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bardstown KY Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: CrzyCatLady Stats: 244/183/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/29/07	Thanks for sharing your story! It's very inspiring!

05-24-2008, 11:02 PM	#150
chamie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 53 Gallery: chamie Stats: 276.8/258.5/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/25/08	All I have to say is WOW.........I am speechless! Congratulations!