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General Category => Click Here To Share Your Success Story => Topic started by: Andrea on November 01, 2012, 01:14:03 PM

Title: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: Andrea on November 01, 2012, 01:14:03 PM

I avoided the scale for 3 months.  I was obsessing about those last 3 pounds and wanted to trust what I'd learned about myself and my relationship with food.

My ticker tells the tale.  I'm 3 pounds under my original goal weight and have lost 88 pounds since I went off carbs cold turkey on May 23rd, 2011.

Thanks to all of the forum participants for the encouragement and information.  I love being part of this community.  If you are on the sidelines, come join the fun.  I hope we are helping you achieve your goals but participating really helps you keep on track.

I'm off the scale again.  I have a couple of pairs of slacks that will provide an early warning if the carbs start creeping back.  For a numbers nut like me, this is a big adjustment. I didn't want to see the numbers when I was overweight so I'm sure I can live without them now.

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: shawn116 on November 01, 2012, 01:48:42 PM

I am sooooo happy for you Andrea!!!!   You must feel so awesome right now  ;D ;D ;D  I'm jumping up and down with you  ;)

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: Joagain on November 01, 2012, 02:26:35 PM

Congrats  Andrea !!

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: Andrea on November 01, 2012, 02:28:50 PM

Thanks, Shawn and Jo.  I think the best feeling was when I realized I could live this way.  That was about 20 pounds into the journey.  The rest is wonderful gravy.

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: mouseissue on November 01, 2012, 02:35:40 PM

Quote from: Andrea on November 01, 2012, 02:28:50 PM

Thanks, Shawn and Jo.  I think the best feeling was when I realized I could live this way.  That was about 20 pounds into the journey.  The rest is wonderful gravy.

Hooray, Andrea!... I'm soooo happy for you! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I believe your epiphany is one shared by most all of us who've been on our FTS journeys for any length of time.

Just as our bodies must detox from sugar before the magic happens, so too must our minds "detox" from doubts and fears.
But once our minds catch up to our bodies, the journey becomes so very wonderful! 8)

Tony

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: morgan on November 01, 2012, 04:42:00 PM

 :D :D :D :D WOO HOO - FANTASTIC  :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: scottinflorida on November 02, 2012, 09:05:18 AM

Quote from: Andrea on November 01, 2012, 02:28:50 PM

The rest is wonderful gravy.

And metaphorical gravy has zero carbs!

Good job!

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: mdanziger on November 02, 2012, 09:34:27 AM

Wow, reaching goal.  Congratulations. 

More important is that you know what to do to maintain it for the rest of your life.

I agree that this forum has been a great help.  Please stay involved Andrea, now that you are in maintenance mode. 

Title: Re: Back on the scale and now off again
Post by: umpa on November 02, 2012, 10:18:58 AM

Thats wonderful Andrea! You know I gotta do it for 88 pounds..............HOT CHICK DANCE!!!!