Mini goal met!

[Princessdmw33]

I began Atkins on November 30th wearing a size 14 pants. I was afraid of the scale and did not want to face the number because I knew that if I did I would probably become obsessed with the number and start to weigh myself daily. At that time I made the choice to begin this way of life and judge my progress by how my clothing felt and most importantly how I felt.

Within a week my pants were feeling looser and I was no longer bloated and I was feeling other changes. I decided yesterday to buy a pair of pants that were a size 12 and brought them home. I was thrilled when they fit.

I did decide to step on the scale last week, it took me about 6 weeks of eating this way before I had the courage to finally face the number and the number was not as bad as I had envisioned. It literally had been years since I had been on a scale. I haven't lost any weight since last week but I am ok with that because I know once I pick up my exercise again things will go the way I want them to go.

[not2late]

Re: Mini goal met!

Whooo HOOOOOO!

Dr. Atkins said that the loss of inches was a better indicator of fat loss than the loss of pounds on a scale. So consider that size drop a HUGE accomplishment.

After all, no one will know how much you weigh unless you carry a sign that says "Hi, today I weigh _____ pounds." But they and you WILL see that you are a smaller person.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

[Georgiana]

Re: Mini goal met!

Congratulations on the smaller size!

[Sarina D]

Re: Mini goal met!

Well just take a look at you!!!!! Well done, I'm doing the happy dance over here for you!!!

Congratulations on what you have accomplished so far, you're doing awesome!!!!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[2big4mysize]

Re: Mini goal met!

woo hoo congrats on the great job you are doing working your atkins to become the smaller healtheir person you want to be.

[Elizellen]

Re: Mini goal met!

Woohoo!!
Weigh to go!!

How are you finding OWL?

[Princessdmw33]

Re: Mini goal met!

Thanks for the encouragement!


I am finding OWL not that difficult. Sometimes I struggle with vegetables during the day because I am just not in the mood for them. I have tried a lot of new recipes so that is working out well. I recently had my family over for my mom's birthday and I made chicken parmesan. I made the traditional breaded chicken for the majority of my family and made a pan of it with "breaded" pork rinds, parmesan & some spices for me. I made my own sauce. It turned out wonderful.

Since I started this way of eating I have had Christmas, 4 birthdays & New Year's eve. I had one cookie over Christmas that was a brand new recipe that my mom made. I decided to taste it. I knew the risk I was taking but also know how I have determination when it comes to weight loss. It was a great cookie, I have to say but it did not set me back. I did not have cravings, I had it and moved on. Some may not agree but I know me.

My stepdaughter made my all time favorite chocolate cake and I was so proud of myself when I never once even craved it or wanted it. I was never was a huge sweet person anyhow but this was a cake that my mom always made for my birthday but I did great. for me!

[sham]

Re: Mini goal met!

many congrats!