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    171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

    its been awhile since i posted but i wanted to share my experiences considering that its been an interesting month. first off im at 171 lbs. my target goal is 160 (at this point im considering going to 150) i started the last week of january at 220 lbs. this is my third attempt at akins and its been the most productive of them ALL!!!

    to be honest, at this point its more mental than physical now. its all about patience and not about what i eat, although i do take care of what i ingest, my body is slowing down in the weight loss process. the biggest lesson i have learned and wanted to share with you guys is this; what got me through all this was not just the food, but my mental health. in the past if i didnt lose weight for lets say...3 weeks i would get depressed and quit. this time around and thanks to all of you here in this board, instead of depressed i got curious and patient, and that in itself was the ingredient that was missing from my diet...patience!

    i have 11 lbs to go now and for the most part i have put one of the most painful and debilitating aspects of my life to rest. my self image was so destroyed by my weight and other factors that at one point i was at 242 lbs!

    so if you feel down and you can not see any results, please remember to include patience in your daily regimen. its good for you, and best of all it has 0 carbs so have as much as you want!!!
    5 ft 6 in sw-242,cw-159,gw-160
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    Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

    Great news EM23 Keep up the good work!!

    and a great insightful post too. Thanks for making it
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    • #3
      Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

      thank you so much echomike for sharing your story. Our goals are similar and our start weight not too far apart. I've stalled for the past two weeks and this is where I could loose my will/motivation. your story could not be better timed. its really inspired me. i'm sure you will get to your goal weight - congratulations
      Carmel, F36, 5'10

      SD - 11Apr07, 239/224/185
      Inch loss to date - 47.8"

      MG - Trip to Barcelona 9/5, 215.
      MG - Trip to Berlin 11/5, 205
      GOAL – Christimas 07, 185!

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      Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world in the eye.


      -Helen Keller


      Challenges – Loose 15lbs by 4th July, Labour Day Challenge, Pedometer Challenge

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      • #4
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        GREAT post!! I usually lack patience as well, and while of course I want to be at goal NOW, I won't quit if the weight starts coming off more slowly. This time around I know it WILL come off, I just need to stick to it and keep doing the right thing. This place is a major part of that
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          Excellent post! I have no doubt that you will make it to goal and be a success story.
          START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
          RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
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          • #6
            Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

            yay well done to you! You are an inspiration ! Those last few pounds are always very testing!!



            44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
            Start weight: 196lbs
            CW 181 lbs.
            Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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            • #7
              Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

              Oh Echomike... what an inspiring post! Thank you. You're so right... patience is a huge ally in weight loss... particularly for those last pesky pounds. It's to your credit that you understand this so well and it surely means that soon we'll be welcoming you to lifetime maintenance. Can't wait!!! (Ooops! Seems I've no patience! )

              Congratulations!
              Before and after:






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              Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
              F/56yrs/5'.4"
              SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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              • #8
                Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                way to go mike! you should post some pictures! i agree totally...my LACK of patience is my biggest downfall.





                started atkins 2/18/07
                5'7"........193/150/150

                "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
                "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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                • #9
                  Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                  im normally shy about posting pics of me, but what the heck. sorry i didnt smile but it comes off crappy on my camera.


                  5 ft 6 in sw-242,cw-159,gw-160

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                  • #10
                    Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                    Cool pics Mike! You're looking very good. Tks for posting.
                    Before and after:






                    PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                    Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                    F/56yrs/5'.4"
                    SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                    • #11
                      Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                      Great Job what a accomplishment! Keep up the good work your almost there at goal!
                      Erica, 30, Female, 5'5"
                      StartDate: Feb 23, 2007
                      SW: 180+, RRRRSW: 160, CW: 152, MGW: 140, GW: 125




                      2010 will be the year I accomplish my weight goal!!!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                        Mike, you look wonderful. I loved your post about patience. It IS SOOOO important. Thank you for posting your thoughts. I think that is the difference for me too. I am learning patience. AND acceptance. I've come to accept that this WOE is it for me for life. There is no going back. Once I found acceptance, this became really easy. AND the patience is coming with it. I'm normally not a patient person, AT ALL.
                        ~Joy

                        Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                        268.5/196/185
                        QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                        Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
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                        • #13
                          Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                          i have to agree that much of it is mental.. i'm at the last few pounds as well.. and it is frusterating to stay constant... for the past 3 weeks i stalled out.. then in the past few days.. i just woke up one day and all of a sudden i lost an inch off my waist and everyone commented i look much skinnier.. what a difference a day makes.. the atkins weightloss works in mysterious ways.. but it does work.. that's a given.

                          Originally posted by echomike23
                          its been awhile since i posted but i wanted to share my experiences considering that its been an interesting month. first off im at 171 lbs. my target goal is 160 (at this point im considering going to 150) i started the last week of january at 220 lbs. this is my third attempt at akins and its been the most productive of them ALL!!!

                          to be honest, at this point its more mental than physical now. its all about patience and not about what i eat, although i do take care of what i ingest, my body is slowing down in the weight loss process. the biggest lesson i have learned and wanted to share with you guys is this; what got me through all this was not just the food, but my mental health. in the past if i didnt lose weight for lets say...3 weeks i would get depressed and quit. this time around and thanks to all of you here in this board, instead of depressed i got curious and patient, and that in itself was the ingredient that was missing from my diet...patience!

                          i have 11 lbs to go now and for the most part i have put one of the most painful and debilitating aspects of my life to rest. my self image was so destroyed by my weight and other factors that at one point i was at 242 lbs!

                          so if you feel down and you can not see any results, please remember to include patience in your daily regimen. its good for you, and best of all it has 0 carbs so have as much as you want!!!

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                          • #14
                            Re: 171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

                            Good for you! As you move through your Atkins Pre-Maintenance Phase, you'll learn much, much more about your body and how your body reacts to your CCLL-CCML ranges.

                            ~Megs~
                            242/141/160 (130)
                            dress size 26/10/8
                            5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
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