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    I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

    I've done a lot of thinking about this way of eating and i've lost a total of 40 lbs since September 1st of this year. I had orginally wanted to get down to 145 lbs which would be a total weight loss of 75 lbs. Thing is I'm finding myself continually happy with the way I look now. Let face it... I haven't been 145 lbs since i graduated high school and since then I've lived a great life. I've married and had two wonderful children. I'm not the person I was when I was 145 lbs and I would never want to be that person again. I've made my mistakes and I've learned a lot and one thing I've learned is that my life will not be any different at 145 lbs than it is right now and thats okay. I don't think women, or more specifically the women I know, are ment to be rail thin and hard bodied. ( no offence to those who are). Jamie Lynn Curtis once said there is something special about a hug when the mother has 'padding'. And I think I'm finally starting to understand what she means. Anyone who has followed my ramblings this far in my weight loss venture know about those special pair of Victoria's Secret Pajamas I wanted to wear when i got to my goal... but guess what.... I'm 30 lbs from my goal and they fit. Lo and Behold.

    I think for now I'm going to maintain my current weight and be happy. Somewhere down the road I might want to drop another 10 lbs and I may do that then but for now I'm happy.

    I hope everyone else out there can take a step back and realize we are all beautiful women no matter what size we are. Our size does not define who we are or how happy we can be. I'm not saying to abandon your way of eating. I'm not going to. I've just come so far in realizing I'm okay the way I am now. I'm healthy.

    Good Luck everyone I'll be around!
    31/F/5'7"
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  • #2
    Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

    I'm 5'8" and have set my goal at 140. I wondered if it might be too low as I have not weighed that amount in 12 years. Like you, I'll reassess as I get closer to goal. Congrats on reaching a weight that is healthy.


    Catrenia
    10/01/2007
    F, 5'8", 36
    240/184/160

    Goal 1: 225 10-30-07
    Goal 2: 210 12-09-07
    02/14/08 195.5 lbs. Officially out of the OBESE category (SWEET)!!
    Goal 3: 195 02-15-08
    Goal 4: 180 lbs.







    I choose to live today with more gratitude and less attitude! :)

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    • #3
      Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

      Congrats on reaching goal




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      My Journey

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      • #4
        Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

        If you are comfortable with your size and are happy at your current weight, then thats all that matters. Congratulations and keep posting so we can continue to lend support to you.
        Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



        Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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        • #5
          Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

          Your feeling good about yourself is the absolute main thing. It's nice that you told us your feelings and intentions. I'm sure that you'll be able to maintain very successfully and happily.

          Congratulations on making goal! Don't disappear.
          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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          • #6
            Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

            Congratulations on fitting your goal outfit, no matter what the scales say
            Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
            Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





            F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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            • #7
              Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

              Congrats on calling it goal!
              HW 303
              Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
              Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




              "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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              • #8
                Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

                Thanks everyone! I know I made the right decision for me and i'm happy with it. Take Care!
                31/F/5'7"

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                • #9
                  Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

                  I would like to add a little more to what Shari Dawn said. As a 62 year old who lost 30+ lbs five years ago on Atkins and sits around 173 - 176 at 5'5" I am relatively happy where I am. I've spent a lifetime trying to be something my genes were fighting against. A low carb WOE and occassional revisits to induction keep me in line. I too have finally become a realist and learned to like (if not quite love) my curves. I'd like to drop another 10lbs but the struggle to lose any more at this point is enormous. As we age the possibility of illness becomes more daunting. I like the idea that if I were to contract pneumonia, for example, I have some padding to see me through the tough times. I have watched thinner friends become weak and almost skeletal when they became sick at an older age because they simply had no excess to spare.

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                  • #10
                    Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

                    well I just found out I'm not a size 16 like I thought. I'm a size 14. Must be although I've called it goal I'm still losing weight even though I've worked the steps and am maintaining. Maybe next year I'll step on the scale and see how much I weigh then.
                    31/F/5'7"

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                    • #11
                      Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

                      Congratulations Shari on getting into 14's I have another friend that is making size 8 her goal... I agree with you about weight.. We are NOT suppose to be what we were at 18.. I was 115lbs when I graduated High School.. I have had 2 kids since then...... My body will NEVER be that size again.. Technically for my weight 140-150 is good.. I will be SO MUCH healthier even if I get to 170.. My goal is to fit into chairs wherever I go.. Maybe ride an amusement ride with my kids and be comfortable although they make me sick now..lol
                      Sandy
                      40th birthday June 27,2009


                      Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
                      Current Weight 271
                      Goal Weight 150
                      Female/40

                      Mini Goals
                      #1-Get into 260's-
                      #2-Get into 250's-
                      #3-Get into 240's
                      #4-Get into 230's



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                      • #12
                        Re: I'm Happy The Way I Am Now. I'm Not Defeated.

                        Don't feel bad amusement rides make me sick too. They hurt my neck most times too so I avoid them like the plague. You are looking great Sandy you've made some great progress.
                        31/F/5'7"

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