A little celebration is in order......

Julie1972 · 03-29-2013, 04:13 AM

Today is a day to celebrate for me! Since I began this WOE on 1 January, I have lost 35 lbs! In addition, my BMI went from 35.5 to 29.9. This is very significant because I went from being deep in the BMI range for obese to my new BMI range for overweight. I have also gone from a size 18 to a size 12!!! Not bad for a 3 month effort!!

Since I began this journey, I am more committed than ever to making this a permanent lifestyle change and I feel better than I have in years. My chronic allergies and sinus issues have improved dramatically. My indigestion problems are pretty much gone. My confidence level is way up. I can do so much more with my kids. My PMS symptoms, which always included terrible migraines, are much milder. I care a lot more about my health. I now worry more about my kids' and husband's nutrition and health. I now look forward to buying new clothes and love that I don't have to shop in the plus size section. I don't get winded tying my shoes or climbing a flight of stairs. I now enjoy going for walks and look for opportunities to get in extra exercise.

The down side: I have had to buy all new clothes/shoes/bras/underwear, will soon need to get my rings resized before I lose them........can't think of anything else!

There really is no downside!

There have been many times that I thought about giving up after a short stall or during my sweet cravings. I also had two cheat meals that could have led to cheat days/weeks. However, for the first time in a LONG time I stuck with it and now I know I can get to my goal of 160. With 35 lbs down, I only have 25 to go!

This forum has been a huge help for me! The information and encouragement received has been phenomenal and I'm not sure I could have done this without it. Thanks to everyone for sharing your successes, struggles, recipes, food plans, etc. I look forward to reading everyone's posts every day. They are often very motivating and inspiring!!

jazills · 03-29-2013, 04:18 AM

Keep up the awesome work!!!

AsmallerME · 03-29-2013, 05:25 AM

Awesome job and wonderful post!!

ERnurse · 03-29-2013, 05:42 AM

Congrats!

rotay60 · 03-29-2013, 06:04 AM

Congrats!

clackley · 03-29-2013, 06:17 AM

Congratulations!!! It is a great place to be!

trishthedish · 03-29-2013, 06:23 AM

That is worth celebrating!!

Good for you!!

GAVIV · 03-29-2013, 07:17 AM

Congrats!

Luckyone2934 · 03-29-2013, 07:20 AM

WTG! Congratulations!

MtherGoos · 03-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Rhubarb · 03-29-2013, 02:06 PM

Congratulations!

heidihoopi · 03-29-2013, 03:08 PM

I am impressed! Goooo You!

Julie1972 · 03-29-2013, 05:27 PM

Thanks much everyone! It feels great and it has had such a positive impact on my life! I only wish I had done it sooner!

sharkini · 03-29-2013, 05:35 PM

WooHoo you're doing fantastic!! I love posts like this

Shimmer · 03-30-2013, 05:15 PM

Awesome!!

03-29-2013, 04:13 AM	#1
Julie1972 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 916 Gallery: Julie1972 Stats: 235/185.8/165 WOE: Atkins/IF 16:8 Start Date: 1/1/2013 (restart 1/30/17)	A little celebration is in order...... Today is a day to celebrate for me! Since I began this WOE on 1 January, I have lost 35 lbs! In addition, my BMI went from 35.5 to 29.9. This is very significant because I went from being deep in the BMI range for obese to my new BMI range for overweight. I have also gone from a size 18 to a size 12!!! Not bad for a 3 month effort!! Since I began this journey, I am more committed than ever to making this a permanent lifestyle change and I feel better than I have in years. My chronic allergies and sinus issues have improved dramatically. My indigestion problems are pretty much gone. My confidence level is way up. I can do so much more with my kids. My PMS symptoms, which always included terrible migraines, are much milder. I care a lot more about my health. I now worry more about my kids' and husband's nutrition and health. I now look forward to buying new clothes and love that I don't have to shop in the plus size section. I don't get winded tying my shoes or climbing a flight of stairs. I now enjoy going for walks and look for opportunities to get in extra exercise. The down side: I have had to buy all new clothes/shoes/bras/underwear, will soon need to get my rings resized before I lose them........can't think of anything else! There really is no downside! There have been many times that I thought about giving up after a short stall or during my sweet cravings. I also had two cheat meals that could have led to cheat days/weeks. However, for the first time in a LONG time I stuck with it and now I know I can get to my goal of 160. With 35 lbs down, I only have 25 to go! This forum has been a huge help for me! The information and encouragement received has been phenomenal and I'm not sure I could have done this without it. Thanks to everyone for sharing your successes, struggles, recipes, food plans, etc. I look forward to reading everyone's posts every day. They are often very motivating and inspiring!! __________________ Julie

03-29-2013, 04:18 AM	#2
jazills Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 338 Gallery: jazills Stats: 261.6/249.2/150 - 5'2" WOE: NK Start Date: February 29, 2016	Keep up the awesome work!!! __________________ Jana Instagram: @catching.my.dreams

03-29-2013, 05:25 AM	#3
AsmallerME Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,070 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 297/288/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/20/16	Awesome job and wonderful post!! __________________ Amber

03-29-2013, 06:17 AM	#6
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,363 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/165/155 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Congratulations!!! It is a great place to be! __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together!

03-29-2013, 06:23 AM	#7
trishthedish Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,457 Gallery: trishthedish Stats: 282/193/182 WOE: Atkins & IF Start Date: Re-Induction 3.17.17@253lbs	That is worth celebrating!! Good for you!! __________________ *"Life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans."* - John Lennon

03-29-2013, 05:42 AM	#4
ERnurse Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 11 Gallery: ERnurse Stats: 277/217/170 WOE: Low Carb/Extended Induction Start Date: July 2012, restart 3/4/13	Congrats!

03-29-2013, 06:04 AM	#5
rotay60 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 823 Gallery: rotay60 Stats: 142/135/110 for now, 4'11.5" WOE: Low carb Start Date: Re-start again 12/29 133.2/129.6/110	Congrats!

03-29-2013, 07:17 AM	#8
GAVIV Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 326 Gallery: GAVIV Stats: RNY 12/26/12 234.4/148/125-130? WOE: Trying to stay low carb as possible	Congrats! __________________ ~ Greer Success is my only option

03-29-2013, 07:20 AM	#9
Luckyone2934 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 100 Gallery: Luckyone2934 Stats: 220/159(158)/where i'm comfy WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 2003	WTG! Congratulations! __________________ Renee "Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever."~ Bob Harper

03-29-2013, 12:52 PM	#10
MtherGoos Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,916 Gallery: MtherGoos Stats: 300.6/126.0/150 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 2/22/13

03-29-2013, 02:06 PM	#11
Rhubarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 368 Gallery: Rhubarb Stats: 195/126/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2012	Congratulations!

03-29-2013, 03:08 PM	#12
heidihoopi Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,926 Gallery: heidihoopi Stats: All time Hi--293/this time--219/194/166 WOE: LowCarb, 600 cal days 2x a week Start Date: Restart Feb 12,2017	I am impressed! Goooo You!

03-29-2013, 05:27 PM	#13
Julie1972 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 916 Gallery: Julie1972 Stats: 235/185.8/165 WOE: Atkins/IF 16:8 Start Date: 1/1/2013 (restart 1/30/17)	Thanks much everyone! It feels great and it has had such a positive impact on my life! I only wish I had done it sooner! __________________ Julie

03-29-2013, 05:35 PM	#14
sharkini Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 250 Gallery: sharkini Stats: HW303/CW297/250 is 1st goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/1/16	WooHoo you're doing fantastic!! I love posts like this __________________ Done failing. Going to succeed.

03-30-2013, 05:15 PM	#15
Shimmer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 455 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 245/235/140...22/20/12 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	Awesome!! __________________ *Shimmer*

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