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[Kathi22]

Hi everyone, my name is Kathi. I am 28 years old, newly married, and I am ashamed but also proud to say I am joining the 2nd time around club!

To make a short story long, I am not weighing myself as this is what caused my fall off the first time. I went from 285 to 193 in 18 months. I didn't lose a pound for 6 months of the 18 months of Atkins. I got so discouraged that I just threw the towel in after my wedding. My honeymoon started the old habits again - and it didn't stop there. I saw my wedding pictures and felt as though I looked so fat that why even bother anymore. I became discouraged and gave up. I am now 2 sizes bigger since November 2004 - and hating it.

For the past eight months I have said "I am starting back" and never did - I said this several times. Someone snapped a picture of me yesterday and I was disgusted. How could I let myself get this way again? I have been disgusted for months and have written about it on here but just kept eating. Not anymore. I am truly determined. But I refuse to get on the scale. I don't care how much I weigh, I just care how healthy I am, how many inches I lose and what size I wear. Screw the scale, that thing is the devil to me.

Does anyone think it is possible that with exercise 5x/week and induction I can lose 2 sizes in 2 months? I hope you guys can cheer me on!

[Sarah1341]

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Welcome back Kathi!!! Glad you are joining us. You CAN do this!

I'm not sure about sizes and how fast they drop. It seems to be different for everyone.

You should try measuring!! Results can really be seen that way. Check out Finelly's post about her measurements. Its very motivating!

Best of luck!!!

[Finelly]

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I not only think it is possible for you to go down 2 sizes in 2 months, I KNOW it is possible, because I did it last year.

You are absolutely on target by focussing on the size and not the scale. Fat literally melts off your body whether the scale is moving or not - join the tape measure challenge, btw!

YOU CAN DO IT!

[victoriansoup]

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Welcome Back!! Glad to meet you, and I KNOW you can do this!! This is just the best place to be for support!! Makes you not want to EVER cheat!! So check in all the time and its great motivation!!

[Kathi22]

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I am so pumped up right now LOL. All of this positive energy makes me want to go run! I am really looking forward to going from a 20 to a 16 and then to a 10 as my ultimate goal!

[determined2succeed]

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You can do it! We are all in the same boat, it seems. Just focus on the end goal... lookimg GREAT. The bad food that made us gain all this weight is NOT worth it - we'd all rather lose those inches and those dress sizes! And forget the scale for a while, it can get discouraging when you have water retention, for example, and don't know why you gained or didn't lose weight.

When your clothes start to feel looser, then you know what's REALLY happening!

[Terry]

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Welcome Kathi22. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time and come here when you need support. There is always someone around to help and lots of posts with extra incentive and suggestions to keep you away from a craving any time you have one! That is what is helping me along again.

[DragonflyMoon]

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Welcome, Kathi! You can do it! I did it two years ago - went from a size 18 to a 14 in two months. Then i got pregnant!

Stick with it strictly and keep up the exercise. Not weighing yourself will help. I am a chronic weigher but have cut myself back to once a week and so far that has been helping out quite a bit. The exercise is key though!

Good luck! Keep up with the boards - they are so helpful!