100 gone!

[Stella]

Re: 100 gone!

One word.........WOW!!!

Ok, a few more....you look amazing - you must be so proud of yourself! I am proud for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[Dorr185]

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Hello Everyone!

I appreciate the support I got here so much, so I thought it was time for an update. I can now say I'm down 120 pounds! I got caught in a HUGE stall, which makes my goal of losing 200 pounds by August unrealistic. I'm so terribly sad about that. August is my one year mark. I am setting a new goal of 160 gone.

So, I was stalled for over a month! No weight, no inches. I was eating on plan and exercising regularly. I finally broke through, here is how I did it.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!!

It wasn't exactly Atkin's, but it worked. I didn't even mean for it to break the stall. I was actually doing a detox, and I thought I would gain weight because I was introducing tons of fruit (carbs) to my diet. I went on the cleansing detox of nothing but raw fruits and vegetables nad purified water (calcium and protein suppliments were taken of course) and within the first 3.5 days, I was down 12 pounds! Needless to say I am still on the detox. Today is day 5, and I want to go to nine.

It was so good to know that despite what I've read, I will in fact be able to eat carbs again and still lose weight. It probably has to do with what carbs you eat. I know I can't go back to soda and refined sugar/grains, but I can eat tons of fruit and whole wheats and still lose. To be honest, I lose quicker doing no/low fat than I do on Induction. It's also a refreshing change after awhile. The idea of a huge plate of watermelon, cantelope, and strawberries is much more appealing than a huge steak, grilled shrimp, and brocolli and cheese. I think I am going to switch inbetween the two for the duration of the diet.

The thing I loved most about the detox experience was my water weight. I was sure that water was all of the 12 pounds I lost, but my water weight actually rose drastically (I've always been below average), my lean muscle mass increased, and my % of body fat plummeted.

I tried to change the name of the thread to 120 gone, but I was unable too. When I hit 160 gone, I will start a newer thread.

Look for new before and after pictures at the end of the month/beginning of next month! I want to fit into my 36 jeans and my L shirt first.

[Theperfect10]

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Dorr - congratulations, you are doing so well. I'm thrilled for you and looking forward to seeing how you look in your new pics. You are really cute!

I think its wise that you changed your goal to 160 - thats going to be some achievement.

[Adena]

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Dorr, you before and after pictures are wonderful -- what an amazing difference! And, I'm glad you found a way to break through your stall. While not 100% kosher (per Dr A), I think it's a great example of the good carbs at work!

Looking forward to hearing about your continued success!

[owl48]

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Very cool!! I'm another one who needs to loose 100+ and your results are very motivating.

Keep up the fantastic job!!

[gonnabskinny]

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Good job Dorr! Way to go and welcome to the 100 lb lost club!!! You look great! What an accomplishment and in such a short period of time. Amazing!

I started at 394 lbs and wore size 60 pants. As of this morning, I am down to 270.4 lbs and am wearing size 46 pants, so I know how you feel. Keep up the good work!

[heatherm422]

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Wow! Congratulations!!! That is SO awesome!

[garwil]

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You rock!

[lancelotsgirl]

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Congrats! That's awesome. Although you said it wasn't a big deal, but could you have imagined 100 lbs lost, gone, melted, a year ago? I bet not.

Great job! Thanks for the advice.

[GaynorA]

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Hey Dorr - Amazing pics. I am so pleased that you allowed yourself a celebration moment when you hit 110 lbs. You have done so well - you really deserve to feel good about yourself. Luv to ya.

[Dorr185]

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Thanks you guys! Seeing this thread pushed up is always motivation for me to continue. Just one more month until my one year anniversary! I'll have new pictures at my new weight then.