6 Month Update

Hello Friends.    The weight loss is tapering down a bit.The total loss is 66 pounds but only 6 lbs. lost this month. (Started at 230 lbs.- - - current 164 lbs.) I still remain active and walk a minimum of 3 miles every day and up to 5 miles with my pupster. ( My poor poochie pie pupster has bags under her eyes  but her "Doggie smile" tells me that she's very happy as well.     I park my car so that I have to walk farther to get to the store. I have been incorporating weights into my daily life about 3x a week. Eating has been extremely healthy and have still not tried anything that I should not have in the junk food department.      I also have not had any kind of bread what so ever as it is a trigger for me. I am fearful of a lot of foods because "moderation" is a word that I just can't fathom...so I do without. "Just one" can no longer be part of my life. I know that is rigid thinking, but I know myself. ( Very disturbed eater in the past.)      For now, I get my carbs from lots of legumes and fruit. My food choices don't vary very much which is not a necessarily a good thing. I have no desire for meat, fish or poultry which is very odd to me. I was the original "Cheese Burger Deluxe" girl.  I very much enjoy Chili, vegetable soups, yogurt, cottage cheese and food consistencies of that nature. I also realize that by eating those, I can fit more in my stomache that than with dense solid foods and that can be a concern. (portion control) Therefore, I have to be aware of this. Otherwise feeling very,very,very healthy.    My wonderful support group gave lots and lots of suggestions for different meals and I'll see how that works. I have a feeling that from here on in I am going to have to work doubly hard to get the remainder of the weight off - if it comes off at all. It's just a nagging feeling that I have, but I will do whatever it takes.    As I said in an earlier post, I really believe that this time of year has a way of pulling me under the currents with it. It definitely has to do with the shorter days and position of the sun. ( Seasonal Affective Disorder)  So if I'm hiding for any significant length of time...please come find me and drag my butt back here. Best wishes to all those who have begun this journey and continued blessings for those who are well into it. THE END OF MY STORY By Diane Outta here...goin' for a walk..................................

Love your attitude...keep up the good work...you sound like you have changed your lifestyle and sticking to it...GOOD FOR YOU! Rosemary

I am stalled once again too.....bummer.....I also suffer from the isolation illness and it tends to get bad right about now and again around Feb....you look fantastic!

Look how far you both have come. Terrific. Thanks for the responses. Diane~~

Diane, I love ya - girl. You are doing so great! Have you tried to vary your food a bit - since the support group. Keep on walking with your pupster and give your husband a break from hiking that poor guy. You look beautiful. Have you been taking monthly measurements? I know that helped me BIG time when the scale moved slower that I wanted it to! see you soon - You always make me laugh out loud! (thanks) sending big hugs, Britt

Hi Britt.  I'm going to try but I need to go shopping first. I also have to finish some of what I have because a lot of it is dated and perishable. I think that varying the food will make the difference. They all had great suggestions at the meeting. Thanks and I love ya too! You and your Mom are a riot! Sincerely, Diane

Daine, I left there telling my mother I HAVE TO HAVE DIANE OVER! I think we'd laugh the night away!!!! hugs, Britt

I like your new avatar!

WOOWOO!!!  You're doing great!    I've only lost 6 lbs in the last 2 1/2 months!  Maybe I need a fill.  I do see inches melting, just not lbs. 

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Cheri, thanks for the vote of confidence.  I think inches are as important than pounds...if not more.  Let's just keep on the trail. We'll get there. Diane~~