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I have only gone and done it!
Just to let you know that I have achieved my goal and a few more pounds. I have kept it off for more than 2 months too. x
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Cathy -
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Awesome work, both losing and maintaining! Thank you for sharing your success!
While I have your ear, do you have any words of wisdom for us? Any tips? In particular, since you only needed to lose a small amount, tips for those nearing goal?
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Great job!
Michele SW250/CW 226/GW150 F, 38, 5'6"
I was down to 175 in 2007 and I will get back there again!Comment
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Many thanks for your good wishes.
I do have some tips, but I am not sure they will be welcomed on this site because things are very strict to the book here.
My way definately embraced Induction. I did a proper induction and kept it up for six ish weeks before slowly adding other stuff, but did not strictly keep to the veg/salad quantity. I ate more salad than was probably allowed. This still averaged a 5 pound loss every 2 weeks and it was easy!
My biggest tip is to weigh yourself then PUT THE SCALES AWAY FOR A FORTNIGHT!.. A person can gain and lose many pounds daily and this can be massively demoralising if you are weighing yourself daily and it is so varied. I only weighed myself every other Monday morning and that gives a more realistic picture of the loss i found.
Also the water drinking was a massive help. I would never drink water normally but now I drink 2 litres a day I find that I am healthier and my skin is much better for the hydration.
Believe me, I was the least possible person to do this, I can not tell you how much this weight loss affects the way you feel about yourself inside. It is honestly miraculous. I was one of those who was content to say that I was happy being large. I didnt realise how unhappy I was till I realised how happy I am now being my correct weight.
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Thank you! I always welcome pointers from success!
When you say "salad," are you talking about lettuce or other veggies from the salad list as well?
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awesome!!!!!!Sandi
One day starts TODAY!
GLUTEN-FREE since (without cheating) 7/29/09ATKIN'S INDUCTION 8/1/0931 pounds gone so far
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Congrats on your success
Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009
Milestones:ozers6p4240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010163 - No longer obese______136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)
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Way to go. You've done great. So nice to hear about GOAL!!!!
CongratulationsStartdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
May Challenges 2010
Push-ups: 450/800
Abs: 850/1900
Squats: 650/1200
Lunges: 500/1000
Strength: 490/1200
Running: 50/100 km
2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned
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