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  • #1

    when other people notice...

    that you've lost weight, it's the MOST fabulous feeling in the world!!!!!

    I'm on a "no-scale challege" for the month. I last weighed in on January 31st and I had lost 8 pounds since I started (January 3rd)...It's been almost 2 weeks that I've NOT been on the scale and it's KILLING me, but I WON'T do it!

    Thing is though - I've had TWO different people now tell me that I'm looking much slimmer!!!!! One of my co-workers said she can TOTALLY tell and just now, I was down in the cafeteria getting my hamburger with all the toppings (between two leaves of lettuce - i LOVE the sandwich lady down there!!!) and she looked at me and said, "wow, you are REALLY slimming down!"

    that just makes me feel on top of the world. ya know? I just had to share!
    Find my blog at: http://keriannmb.blogspot.com/

    Diagnosed Insulin Resistant in October 2007.
    Committed to Atkins January 2009.

    ~I lost 1 pound 30 times!~

    "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyways; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."

    Started Date: 03/January/2009 - 196 lbs
    Current Month: February 2010 - 163lbs
    WEDDING DATE: 26/JUNE/2010 - I WILL BE A BUFF BRIDE!



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    Re: when other people notice...

    I agree Keriann... hearing that is awesome and totally inspiring!
    Really happy you had two people notice your hard work!!
    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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    • #3
      Re: when other people notice...

      I agree (and started when you did)! My boss told me the other day that she can tell I am getting smaller! It takes just that one to be the first and from there, the comments just keep comming! Yeah!



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      SW 195
      CW 179.5
      Mini goal #1= 185 (first 10 lbs) Met on: 02/01/2009!!!

      Mini goal #2= 174 (out of the obese category)
      Mini goal #3= 165
      Mini goal *HALF WAY TO GOAL*=160
      Mini goal #4= 155
      Mini goal #5= 145 (out of the overweight category)
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      • #4
        Re: when other people notice...

        well, being that i just started the other day...no one has given me any compliments yet (they are sure to come), however, i totally know the feeling and remember the last time i was on atkins, years ago, people were amazed. keep up the good work. i wish i had the willpower that you do to keep away from the scale...i havent gotten to that level yet but i admire you for it. you know...i may just give myself a mini challenge to not weigh for the next 3 days (until monday morning). and then maybe then i might stretch it out till the next monday being scale-less (which will have taken me up to a week) and then see if i can go any longer than that. but, you know what, even if i cant take going longer than once a week, its still better than 2-3 times a day, huh?
        until later....
        keep on keepin on!
        35 year old female height 5'7 (and a half)
        2/9/08 starting weight....174lbs
        2/13/08 current weight.....169lbs
        goal weight......................150 lbs
        current clothes size 8/10 (moreso 10)
        goal clothes size 6 (with room to move)



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        • #5
          Re: when other people notice...

          GOOD FOR YOU, Keriann!!! It IS nice when someone notices and they really notice it enough to pipe up and say something. My scale isn't moving much right now but I have lost a considerable amount and the comments just keep on coming. They really started when I went down 2 sizes in jeans and I was wearing smaller ones that didn't look like I raided some fat person's closet!! Someone at work who I would never ever expect a comment from stopped me the other day and said, "You've lost weight haven't you?? Like, a lot of weight, haven't you?" This is a young guy who I wouldn't bet knows what day it is....and he noticed. Hmmm, so nice.

          I also admire your ability to stay away from the scale. I can't do that right now. I'm too close to ONEderland to miss that progress downward and just over the line. Maybe when I'm down 10 pounds from now I'll stay away for a bit...but right now I feel like I'm at a very pivotal point for me and I sure don't want to miss it!!!





          Restarted 12/28/2008
          232.5/162/160
          F/34 yrs old/5'9"

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          • #6
            Re: when other people notice...

            hi kerianne! i have really enjoyed reading your posts around the board. you're having fun with this aren't you and that will really help keep you motivated.

            i am happy for you that you are getting "noticed." that HAS to be motivating to you to keep at it.

            i must live amongst strange people (actually, i KNOW that i do!) most of the comments made to ME along my weight loss routine have been more along the lines of "wow, you've lost a lot of weight...are you SURE you are ok?" or..."have you been sick, you look sooooooo (fill in the blank.) many people just don't say a thing. no i am NOT sick and i am quite fine AND healthy. i think that many people just have trouble knowing how to be positive

            i am GLAD you've been met with such positive support. take it and RUN! you will be back to your old shape in no time. i love your blog and photos....your dedication is motivating to ME! happy valentine's day and enjoy your dinners out with loved ones.





            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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            • #7
              Re: when other people notice...

              Yay! Isn't it great to be noticed for the right reasons!!! I totally get it Keriann, my niece came round the other night and commented on how slim I was - it felt great! She has some weight to lose herself, and I tried to persude her to join me on Atkins, but she is insisting on sticking to a super low cal diet which is leaving her hungry and lethargic.... It's frustrating, because she has seen how it worked for me, but still insists on a plann that is surely going to fail

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              • #8
                Re: when other people notice...

                Yes, it's wonderful to be acknowledged for your accomplishments because it makes it seem all worth while. Congrats on your loss!
                Aka Nyna
                HW199/CW168.5/GW155

                "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

                Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

                X16 X14 X3

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                • #9
                  Re: when other people notice...

                  It is such a good feeling to hear folks say how good you look, especially other women.
                  I congratulate you. Good for you!!!!

                  (((lisa)))
                  To err is human, and O am I human!!

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                  • #10
                    Re: when other people notice...

                    What great comments and a boost in your motivation!
                    ~Lisa~
                    F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
                    I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
                    CW: 188
                    GW: 165
                    1st Goal: 180
                    2nd Goal: 175
                    3rd Goal: 170
                    Final Goal: 165
                    "You get what you put into it..."

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                    • #11
                      Re: when other people notice...

                      That's fantastic, and it helps to keep going on to doesn't it? Lol, we were talking last night about my disappearing belly and I said it looks like my baby dropped and they agreed. No, I'm a man, just look pregnant!

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                      • #12
                        Re: when other people notice...

                        I agree! A compliment always makes me feel floaty and dreamy..
                        It also validates that what we're doing is effective right?
                        New clothing also makes people look at us in a different light...makes them go..hmmm??? She looks different.

                        Originally posted by keriann_forgoodthistime View Post
                        that you've lost weight, it's the MOST fabulous feeling in the world!!!!!

                        I'm on a "no-scale challege" for the month. I last weighed in on January 31st and I had lost 8 pounds since I started (January 3rd)...It's been almost 2 weeks that I've NOT been on the scale and it's KILLING me, but I WON'T do it!

                        Thing is though - I've had TWO different people now tell me that I'm looking much slimmer!!!!! One of my co-workers said she can TOTALLY tell and just now, I was down in the cafeteria getting my hamburger with all the toppings (between two leaves of lettuce - i LOVE the sandwich lady down there!!!) and she looked at me and said, "wow, you are REALLY slimming down!"

                        that just makes me feel on top of the world. ya know? I just had to share!
                        Started January 6th 2003 / 200/164/140
                        August 25th,2008~200/175/140

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                        • #13
                          Re: when other people notice...

                          That's great keriann!! I too have been getting compliments, but I can't stay away from the scale. You have such willpower. Keep up the great work.

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