How is the weight loss going......

[CalliesMom]

I've lost 19 lbs since my birthday, Sept. 28th. It was actually the day after my birthday that I started; I had gone to have my yearly checkup and was surprised at how much weight I have gained in the past 3/4 years. I have another 20 lbs. to go but am going with it slowly. I can't deny myself certain foods but am not GORGING like I used to..I am so happy with my body right now. My pants are actually falling off of me and I am getting a figure again (i.e. not a ROUND one).

[kimboe]

I wasn't with the thread from the beginning, But I just want to share that it's been a 2 years since i quit smoking. The first yr I gained weight like crazy. i gained 30 pounds.... Which was alot, I don't know what happened?

And this past year I worked really hard at losing and keeping it off by walking Camen all the time and watching what I ate!
I'm pleased to say that I lost 25 pounds...and has been off for awhile and not gaining again. It has taken me a year but it was worth the wait.
I wouldn't mind losing 5 more, but i'm comfterable where I'm at right now!


I'm so happy with everyone acheivments! and I hope for many more in the new year coming!

[buckner]

I've been dieting since August 8th (most of you have heard my story, so I won't bore anyone with it again) and I've absolutely stuck to it. As long as the right foods are here, I tend to gravitate towards them. They taste better, they make me feel better, and they're good for me! Fruits and veggies as opposed to chocolate cake, I'll take the fruits/veggies any day! I haven't had a true "craving" for something sweet yet. I got through Thanksgiving and lost 2lbs that week! I got through "big" events with losing weight, so I know I'm doing something right.

When I reached a big milestone, I went to Tumbleweed and had chips and queso (my weakness!) and salsa, along with some kind of sea burritos that were YUMMY! I took some home, so I could tell that even though I wanted a LOT to eat, I just couldn't handle it.

A little more than 4 months later from my starting date, I'm proud to say I've lost 66lbs. And I know I'm doing it right. They say the weight will come right off if you gained it fast, and that's what happened. I'm going to continue to lose as I'm still not happy with the numbers or how I look yet, but I don't have too much more to go! I'm excited. I put on a pair of jeans last night that I hadn't worn in almost 2 years... what a THRILLING experience!

To me, this is more of a lifestyle change. My dad monitors everything I eat (I have a tendency of not getting my "quota" of calories I need for the day) and puts a few extra nuts on my salad if I haven't had enough for the day, etc etc. He's noticing how I gravitate towards the healthy stuff, and how I savour my food, and I look forward to eating, even if it's just a banana. He even commented with "I know I don't have to worry about you gaining all this back by coming off this diet and going crazy". It is a lifestyle change for me, because I know how to maintain already. It was getting back down to my desired weight after a really fast weight gain.. I love the healthy foods.

But, unfortunately, I don't exercise as much as I should. And I know I'll regret it in a few more pounds when my skin starts to get saggier from the weight loss. I don't know what exercises to do to keep my body and skin toned while losing weight, though.


I was looking at pictures from this summer (right before I started my diet) and I can't believe how big I was! I don't have any full length body pictures, yet, to show my *true* weight loss, but here's what I have. I'll talk to my youth minister and see if he has any.

BEFORE:




AFTER (taken recently):




I can notice a huge difference, especially in pictures. But I guess since I see myself everyday, it's a gradual difference and I don't notice it as much. But my face is much more prominent with its features, and my tummy isn't as large. No double chin for me, thank GOD! And my jeans are always falling off me. I love my weight loss, but I hate my lack of clothes.

((Sorry if I offended anyone with my pictures. IMO, my weight loss through pictures is too drastic to not share..))



CONGRATULATIONS to everyone with their weight loss!!! Keep up the great work, ladies!

[Logan]

Congratulations to all of you who have successfully lost weight and good luck to the one who is trying to gain!

Carole, I've been "stuck" for the last month, but thankfully haven't gained any back. I've lost 26 pounds. I have 22 to go. I'm determined and will find a way to make it happen!

Logan

[poofy]

Buckner you have really lost the weight..wow congrats
and to all the others to..
Im older and its harder to lose when your old...er..lol..medication caused my weight gain and that was added to by quitting smoking 6 years ago by the help of the lord..

so Hopefully, another 30 lbs will come off..Im so glad for all that are still working on it..if we dont give up well make it..lol..

[carole]

I am truely amazed at what you PTers have accomplished, really makes mine look very small in comparison, but I am still over the moon with how I am doing, CONGRATULATIONS every single one of you, it is a tough time of year and it is always hard to stick with it, everyone is doing so well, those before and after pics are very noticable IMO and you look so so so good , honestly, keep at it folks, I intend to loose another eight to ten kilos and then I am done, and if it takes me a whole year so be it, I will be comfortable with that.

[kimboe]

Wow, you've lost alot of weight Buckner!(looks good)
I think that everyone is doing such a great job at changing lifestlyes for the better; eating healthy, excersing, and keeping the weight off....for good.

Even if it takes awhile it's still worth the effort!
Everyones body is different in some way.

Keep up with all the good work.