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  • #1

    50 days later....

    Exactly 10 lbs lighter. What a rollercoaster the last 50 days.

    I feel great and have deleted my goal weight. I have decided to take one day at a time because that is all I can control and I feel so much better for it. My slow weight loss has made me realize I am not going to make goal by my birthday and it's ok. Therefore, why keep that goal and feel like a failure when my success is so far from that.

    I would be happy around this weight since most of my old clothes are fitting but would like to lose a few more pounds. Still on RUNG 3, longest RUNG so far. I like it because I get to eat almost everything I like. But would like to be on RUNG 5 by 4/29, so I have some time. I have a feeling the higher glycemic index with berries will be to my "staller." So I am stalling to get there. Maybe I will be wrong.

    I have learned the more fat, water and veggies I eat I will lose. If I go off that then I will "pause."

    It's great to have control over my eating and my life and it's honestly a great way to live.

    Thanks for lettting me have my soap box moment.
    Tags: goal, weight loss
  • #2
    Re: 50 days later....

    Hello JaxMama,

    That is so great to know about you. I have yet to figure out the perfect combo for myself. It's a bit frustrating but I am just following the induction and taking it day by day. I am wondering though if moving up to Rung 1 would assist in a pick up of the pound dropping. I just gotta stay tuned into what my body is telling me. Congratulations on your success!


    ...Even the snail made it to the ark....

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    • #3
      Re: 50 days later....

      Originally posted by JaxMama View Post
      I have learned the more fat, water and veggies I eat I will lose. If I go off that then I will "pause."
      Great Job exploring what works!!!

      This is your journey... and it is wonderful for you to accept that!!! Wishing you continued success on your journey.
      ~Amanda
      It is okay if it takes me a little longer to get there, besides this is where I'm going to stay forever and that is a really long time!!!



      F/ 5'8", Heights weight 417
      Started Atkins 12/18/08 @ 402lbs.
      Restart on 2/4/10 @ 337.8 lbs
      PLAN:
      Introduction (2/4-2/11)~ DONE
      OWL 1: (2/12-2/25)~ 5 carbs of veggies (done)
      OWL 2: (2/26-3/11)~ 5 carbs of dairy (done)
      OWL 3: (3/12-3/25)
      OWL 4: (3/26- til @ 185)

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      • #4
        Re: 50 days later....

        Dry, I moved to OWL RUNG 1 and I paused for 12 days. I was sooo frustrated. And then after RUNG 2 I paused for 10 days. Since then the most I have paused is 5 days and I consider that success now looking back at it. But in the moment it's frustration and feelings of failure. I didn't give up and I stuck with it and sought advice on the board and it got me though my initial pause and my second pause. If you move up to OWL I hear a lot of people will pause in week 3-4 but it should pass. I know in the next few days the scale will probably pause again, and I am ok with that.

        But your weight loss to date is nothing to sneeze at, looks like you are on the right track. Best wishes.

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        • #5
          Re: 50 days later....

          >>would like to be on RUNG 5 by 4/29,>>

          You remove your goal weight, but still set a goal though, right?

          I take it you want to have a drink by then!
          J.

          "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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          • #6
            Re: 50 days later....

            Way to go Jax. I remember your frustration when you moved to OWL 1. Glad you stuck with it and are feeling great now.
            SW:301/CW:277/GW:170
            Mini goal 1: 275
            Mini goal 2: 250
            Mini goal 3: 225
            Goal.....

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            • #7
              Re: 50 days later....

              Absolutely would like to drink alcohol without guilt on my cruise. Otherwise I would skip that RUNG. Yes I guess that is a goal, but it's not really.

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              • #8
                Re: 50 days later....

                I love your outlook!

                mutantmom
                1st mini goal 264
                2nd mini goal 232
                3rd mini goal 199

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                • #9
                  Re: 50 days later....

                  mutant, it took a lot of frustration and anger to get there. it was tough feeling fat and frustrated (how we all got to this board). being a healthy weight and in control makes a world of difference on my emotions and have felt very good over the last week.

                  just determined this time to stay in my wol and luckily i have been able to overcome temptation or go back on wol after a bad day. for me that is key to not get of track.

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                  • #10
                    Re: 50 days later....

                    I thought I was going to stall when I hit nuts and berries and you know what? I didnt. I was so suprised too thought it was going to be my undoing. Nuts and berries with a little yogurt actually seems to help me. I find all I need is 5 or 6 blueberries and maybe 4-5 nuts chopped up and it satisfies my need for a treat. I am full after having yogurt with nuts and berries.

                    I just moved on to the Legumes rung. Again I thought I was going to stall. I made soup on Sunday with Kale and Kidney beans and since then I have actually lost a pound in a half. It moved things along if you know what I mean
                    Mini Goals
                    139- Met 2/10/10
                    135- Met 2/25/10
                    130- Met 3/21/10
                    129- So I can say I am in the 120s- Met 3/29/10 128.7lbs yay
                    125- 4/20/10 5 to go!
                    120 Goal!-

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                    • #11
                      Re: 50 days later....

                      April, how tall are you? Just wondering because your goal weight looks light (not judging) We started at the same weight basically, curious.

                      Thanks

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                      • #12
                        Re: 50 days later....

                        I am 5'5 almost 5'6. I am actually working with a nutritionist who is watching me very closely. When she says I have to stop I have to stop. I just saw her and she said I am still ok to continue for now. Next weigh in for me with her is April 2nd and we will re evaluate then if need be.
                        Mini Goals
                        139- Met 2/10/10
                        135- Met 2/25/10
                        130- Met 3/21/10
                        129- So I can say I am in the 120s- Met 3/29/10 128.7lbs yay
                        125- 4/20/10 5 to go!
                        120 Goal!-

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                        • #13
                          Re: 50 days later....

                          wow april i am just about as tall as you. i just know that at 5'6" 118 is considered underweight so i was just curious if you were shorter.

                          i am glad you are working with a nutritionist, you are very lucky.

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                          • #14
                            Re: 50 days later....

                            Jax you have a great attitude and you are right. It is a marathon, not a sprint. Slow and steady but you will get there.
                            JILL

                            HW 298
                            HW (this time) 248
                            GOAL ONE 228                             (take 2)
                            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                            FINAL GOAL 165

                             It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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