Popular Post Pegasus Posted October 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2015 I followed the common pattern of slowly putting on weight over a couple decades. I was finally unhappy with the situation and starting to have other health concerns related to my weight (snoring, increasing blood pressure, fasting blood glucose in the pre-diabetes range, etc.) I started just over 2 years ago by giving up all sugary drinks (sodas, sweet tea, juice, etc.). I was a big soft drink consumer and this step was HARD. I was sick with almost flu-like symptoms. It took 2 weeks to start feeling better. This very board was there for me - gave me encouragement to stick with it when I was feeling so bad. I got used to drinking water, which never tasted very good before, but eventually started tasting pretty good when it was the only thing I was drinking. I've since added coffee but still nothing sweetened to drink.That's about all I changed in the first year, in addition to cutting back on eating out, and lost close to 25 pounds in the first 6 months. I plateaued for several months at this point, which I think actually helped my body to acclimatize to a lower weight. I definitely wanted to avoid the lose and re-gain syndrome. I read a LOT on ways of eating and, knowing that I wanted to find a way to eat that I could sustain indefinitely, selected one that made sense to me. I do not think there is only one "right" way to eat so what worked for me could be completely wrong for you. I went with a Primal influenced low-carb-high-fat way of eating. This resulted in a sudden jump start to my weight loss which soon slowed to about a pound a week, which then slowed to a pound every couple of weeks, and then slowed again. I wasn't in a hurry and was satisfied if I seemed to be going in the right direction every month. I'm now at the weight I was when I graduated college and got married. I naturally eat less than I used to, mostly because the high-fat content of my diet is so satiating. I wouldn't be able to sustain this way of eating if I felt like I had to go hungry. My blood pressure is well within normal range, my fasting blood glucose is low-normal, and I no longer snore. I sleep better, move easier, and feel healthier. This board has provided me with so much encouragement and support in lots of areas so I wanted to share my success story. 67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 :party: :party: :party: Congratulations, that's a wonderful accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 What an awesome accomplishment! Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! That's wonderful :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 You're an inspiration. I think your story will be my kick-off to do something similar! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I am SO proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 CONGRATULATIONS!!! All of your hard work paid off!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Woot Woot!!! Way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well done!! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 You rock! Congratulations! I got all my weight off in a similar manner and then my body went haywire and I'm losing 80% of it again! Ugh. But I'm going about it the exact same way because it works. We totally need before and after pictures, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! :party: Thank you for sharing this! It's encouraging to know it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 well done! I am just starting so it is doubly good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's great! I woke up a few weeks ago and realised I was 15lbs overweight, and have started out in the same way. The coke addiction is SO HARD to kick!!! I am also doing a primal-ish diet (perfect health diet, if anyone is interested). This post was very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 :party: Congratulations!! I'm about halfway to my goal. Started at the beginning of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good for you! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's great, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That is wonderful - congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good for you! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well done! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! I just gave up drinks (sweet tea and coffee are my vices) at the beginning of October. I'm down 3 pounds. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! My story is very close to yours except I'm still 2 pounds from my goal weight. Even though I've lost the weight slowly, the downside is now that I've aged my skin isn't bouncing back to the tightness it once had. I'm still hoping with time it will firm back up. Well done to you and all your hard work. I remember how hard giving up soda was and it's a horrible, horrible feeling. Good for you for sticking with it. :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well done! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Making long term changes is SO HARD! Congratulations! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congrats and woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congratulations!! Terrific Accomplishment!! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 :hurray: :thumbup: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That is great! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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