PhillytwinsMom....Path to Victory

PhillyTwinsMom · 09-19-2006, 08:02 PM

I am starting this journal to show my committment to SUCCESS!

Sep 5, 2006 211/211/140
Sep 16,2006 211/206/140

It is so hard to post these numbers.

As you can see I have been a member here for atleast 5years. When I initially joined it was like striking gold. I could not get enough of reading and posting to the sight. I was starting close to were I am now. And with the help of the board I was able to get down to 176. I believe this is my lowest recorded weight. Then it happened...!!!!

. What do you say? Well to tell you the truth I don't know myself at this point. Something just made me slip and no matter how hard I tried I was not able to get my focus back.
Now since then I have tried over and over to get myself together. Starting my plan over and over and over and (well you get the point). But no matter how hard I tried I could not get it right. I did have a few good starts and was able to lose into the high 180s but I was never able to make it back to my low and continue.
The beginning of 2006 I was so discouraged and caught up in a VICIOUS cycle. Up and down, up and down, to the point were I just gave up. I decided that I would just have to stay fat and live with it. What is funny was I was supporting 2 of my girlfriends and trying to give them guidance but I could not find my own path. I tried different plans and even WW. That was no good and just made me worst.
Well at the beginning of September my best girlfriend decided to see a nutritional and start her plan. I of course supported her. I support anyone who wants to make their life better. Well the initial plan week was basicly LC. She ask me to start with her and I said why not. I am not doing anything and I can't get any worst. Well after getting through that 1st week I felt soooo much better. I could actually feel the difference in about the 1st 5days. I'm not saying it was a miracle, but I knew I was doing the right things. My hands were not as puffy, and all the bloating was starting to flush out.

So here I am about 2-1/2 weeks into the program and I am actually beginning to see my confidence begin to blossom. After the 1st week we were able to add things back but only certain items, in certain portions, on certain days. The 1st 3days of the week are a little more lacks, then the ending 4days are much more restrictive. I am finding that this is really beginning to work for me. And because of my previous LC experience I know what will work for me and when the reel it in and keep it simple. And I always keep the thought in the back of my mind that this is not necessarily LC but Lower Carb and if necessary I can move over. I just needed that initial push to get me back in the flow.

I am starting this journal because I find that journaling is one of the best things for me. I enjoy writing it all out and going back to read it 6mos later. I like to see how far I have come. I will try to post as much as I can, even if it's just note to myself to stay focus.

So wish me luck, and I wish you luck.

(WOW....I just wanted to put a few things down. It turned into a novel

)

PhillyTwinsMom · 09-19-2006, 08:09 PM

I wanted to make a note that I also want to set a size goal. One pair of pants at a time.

My first goal pants are my jean with the black lace embroy down the side.
Today I can get them up, but have to pull

And I can get the buttoned but I have to squeeze

(and they are stretch). But half of my stomach oozes out the top. I have seen this noted as "muffin top" on the board.

Well my goal is to get into these pants, nicely by the end of October.
It's a little scary setting goals like that, but I know if I am not ambious that I will fall off and will not try as hard.

Here's to being able to wear these pants when I take me kids 'trick or treating' on halloween.

PhillyTwinsMom · 09-20-2006, 06:37 AM

Just stopping in to make a clothing note.
Light blue capris w/drawstring.
I was able to get them on but I really want the fit to be better.
Right now the thighs are a little tight when I sit and the waist needs some breathing room.

I am looking forward to going on vacation. Will be cruising from thursday to monday. My goal is to stay focus and not be a glutten just because all of that food is available. My plan is to stick with the basics, meat, eggs, veggies and fruit. And if I do treat myself not to fall off and let the one treat throw me off program. I even packed workout clothes to use the treadmill.
Wish me luck.....

09-19-2006, 08:02 PM	#1
PhillyTwinsMom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: DOH...! Posts: 1,297 Gallery: PhillyTwinsMom WOE: LowCarb & Patience Start Date: It's a fresh start everyday...!	PhillytwinsMom....Path to Victory I am starting this journal to show my committment to SUCCESS! Sep 5, 2006 211/211/140 Sep 16,2006 211/206/140 It is so hard to post these numbers. As you can see I have been a member here for atleast 5years. When I initially joined it was like striking gold. I could not get enough of reading and posting to the sight. I was starting close to were I am now. And with the help of the board I was able to get down to 176. I believe this is my lowest recorded weight. Then it happened...!!!! . What do you say? Well to tell you the truth I don't know myself at this point. Something just made me slip and no matter how hard I tried I was not able to get my focus back. Now since then I have tried over and over to get myself together. Starting my plan over and over and over and (well you get the point). But no matter how hard I tried I could not get it right. I did have a few good starts and was able to lose into the high 180s but I was never able to make it back to my low and continue. The beginning of 2006 I was so discouraged and caught up in a VICIOUS cycle. Up and down, up and down, to the point were I just gave up. I decided that I would just have to stay fat and live with it. What is funny was I was supporting 2 of my girlfriends and trying to give them guidance but I could not find my own path. I tried different plans and even WW. That was no good and just made me worst. Well at the beginning of September my best girlfriend decided to see a nutritional and start her plan. I of course supported her. I support anyone who wants to make their life better. Well the initial plan week was basicly LC. She ask me to start with her and I said why not. I am not doing anything and I can't get any worst. Well after getting through that 1st week I felt soooo much better. I could actually feel the difference in about the 1st 5days. I'm not saying it was a miracle, but I knew I was doing the right things. My hands were not as puffy, and all the bloating was starting to flush out. So here I am about 2-1/2 weeks into the program and I am actually beginning to see my confidence begin to blossom. After the 1st week we were able to add things back but only certain items, in certain portions, on certain days. The 1st 3days of the week are a little more lacks, then the ending 4days are much more restrictive. I am finding that this is really beginning to work for me. And because of my previous LC experience I know what will work for me and when the reel it in and keep it simple. And I always keep the thought in the back of my mind that this is not necessarily LC but Lower Carb and if necessary I can move over. I just needed that initial push to get me back in the flow. I am starting this journal because I find that journaling is one of the best things for me. I enjoy writing it all out and going back to read it 6mos later. I like to see how far I have come. I will try to post as much as I can, even if it's just note to myself to stay focus. So wish me luck, and I wish you luck. (WOW....I just wanted to put a few things down. It turned into a novel ) __________________ How do you start again.....I guess by taking the first step Last edited by PhillyTwinsMom : 09-19-2006 at 08:10 PM.

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09-19-2006, 08:09 PM	#2
PhillyTwinsMom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: DOH...! Posts: 1,297 Gallery: PhillyTwinsMom WOE: LowCarb & Patience Start Date: It's a fresh start everyday...!	I wanted to make a note that I also want to set a size goal. One pair of pants at a time. My first goal pants are my jean with the black lace embroy down the side. Today I can get them up, but have to pull And I can get the buttoned but I have to squeeze (and they are stretch). But half of my stomach oozes out the top. I have seen this noted as "muffin top" on the board. Well my goal is to get into these pants, nicely by the end of October. It's a little scary setting goals like that, but I know if I am not ambious that I will fall off and will not try as hard. Here's to being able to wear these pants when I take me kids 'trick or treating' on halloween.

09-20-2006, 06:37 AM	#3
PhillyTwinsMom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: DOH...! Posts: 1,297 Gallery: PhillyTwinsMom WOE: LowCarb & Patience Start Date: It's a fresh start everyday...!	Just stopping in to make a clothing note. Light blue capris w/drawstring. I was able to get them on but I really want the fit to be better. Right now the thighs are a little tight when I sit and the waist needs some breathing room. I am looking forward to going on vacation. Will be cruising from thursday to monday. My goal is to stay focus and not be a glutten just because all of that food is available. My plan is to stick with the basics, meat, eggs, veggies and fruit. And if I do treat myself not to fall off and let the one treat throw me off program. I even packed workout clothes to use the treadmill. Wish me luck.....