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Sweetcake Thu, Dec-16-04 12:36

I lost 100 pounds!!!!!!
 
I started low carb dieting in Feb 2004. Before I started my diet I weighed about 230 pounds and now I am down to about 130 pounds. So in 14 months I have lost 100 pounds. I am 5' 4" tall. I have gone from a size 22 down to a size 5/6 and I am very excited! I have been extremely overweight almost all of my adult life (about 20+ years). A few reason that I decided to finally try to lose weight were actually seeing what I looked like in my vacation pictures taken in Jan 2004. I felt like crying when I saw those pictures. My oldest daughter got married in November 2004 and I wanted to lose enough weight to look good for the wedding. I also suffer from lower back pain and was always tired lugging around so much extra weight on my small frame. Since I have now reached my goal I have added back complex carbs and all fruit back into my diet. I will never add in the bad WHITE stuff again to my diet like white flour, regular pasta, white rice, and ALL SUGAR! I am very committed to keeping the weight off and staying this size for the rest of my life! Since I have lost 100 pounds I feel so much better... I have more energy and feel so much better about myself. I joined this forum in late August after I had lost about 75 pounds all on my own. It was so much easier to lose the last 25 pounds with all the help and support of everyone in this forum... to those people I extend my gratitude! For those reading this who are just beginning their journey... please keep at it! If I can do it .. you can do it... just take it one low carb day at a time!

lisaissa Thu, Dec-16-04 14:13

You look fantastic. Reading your story has given me the burst of energy to make sure I am also a success. You look like a totally different person.

Dewi Thu, Dec-16-04 14:26

Hi Carol,

What an inspiring story...and I love the slideshow!

Dewi

Sweetcake Thu, Dec-16-04 19:48

Thanks for the nice comments!!

ErinRN Sat, Dec-18-04 10:59

Weightloss Sucess
 
Thanks you so much for your slide show. It made me cry. You look fantastic and are a trus inspiration!

Erin

ausgirl Sat, Dec-18-04 14:18

That slide show is fantastic. You are truely an inspiration.

Ausgirl

bob2112 Sun, Dec-19-04 07:25

Thanks for sharing that great story. Best wishes for your future!!

zedneser Sun, Dec-19-04 07:42

Congratulations on your success. The difference in the before and after pictures is truly amazing. You look so much younger.
It's very inspirational.

Galadriell Mon, Dec-20-04 11:47

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Remarkable success, determination. I hope you stay around to share your experience, wisdom.

HILARIOUS slide show :D

Eva

Maureen721 Sun, Dec-26-04 16:07

Wow, I'm so impressed. I am so inspired. You look 15 yrs younger too. Congratulations!

KatCanDo Wed, Dec-29-04 10:46

WOW!! is all I have to say. I am on Day 3 and sooo motivated by this. I will make sure I come back and read this over and over throughout my journey... This is truly wonderful.

DollGirl Fri, Dec-31-04 13:39

You look amazing. Your show made me tear up!
Could you tell us how you did it, i.e, what was your general plan, caloric level, and did you eat LC products? (Or maybe link if you have posted it elsewhere?)

BriansMom Sat, Jan-01-05 16:11

CONGRATULATIONS! :Party: :Party: :Party: :cheer: :cheer:

You look amazing. Thank your for sharing your story-you are right-its a journey one day at a time!

THANKS and congrats--you look marrrrhvelous!

Sweetcake Sat, Jan-01-05 18:41

Quote:
Originally Posted by DollGirl
You look amazing. Your show made me tear up!
Could you tell us how you did it, i.e, what was your general plan, caloric level, and did you eat LC products? (Or maybe link if you have posted it elsewhere?)


I basically ate nothing but meat fish and veggies eggs and cheese in order to lose the weight. I have now added back in fruit and only complex carbs. I still do not eat the bad white stuff like white rice, white bread, regular pasta, and all sugar! I did not count carbs or calories, but tried to eat low carb and low calorie in order to lose the weight. I evaluated everything I put into my mouth and made sure that above all else that it was healthy for me. I also was very determined and did not cheat until I ate wedding cake at my daughter's wedding recently. Over my recent business trip and the holidays I have gained back 3 pounds but now am back on track and will definately suceed in losing the last 4 pounds very soon. My New Years resolution is to make it to the gym at least 2 times a week in order to tone up and gain muscle!

Kristine Sun, Jan-02-05 10:22

Wow! Congratulations. :thup: :thup: What an inspiring journey. You look great and must feel great, too!

Cool slideshow. :cool:

SkyMedic Mon, Jan-03-05 12:59

WOW! Awesome inspiration. The slideshow is great and brought tears to my eyes. You did it! How fantastic, and how encouraging for the rest of us. Thank you for sharing your journey.

jynekng Mon, Jan-03-05 16:44

I want to tell you how much you have inspired me I would like to lose about 100 LBs and at times I feel its hopeless.Every year I try I lose a little but never what I really want to. I have tried many diets over the years so I thought I may try this one I got to the gym 3x a week I don't know much about eating carb free so any info you can give me would be a great help.
Thanks
Jane

Brsuga71 Thu, Jan-06-05 00:28

Amazing!!!
 
Sweetcake, you & your family must be absolutely proud of you! Your slide show was awesome and as others have posted, shows 2 different women. ;-) You look fit, young and happy. Congrats on your success and I'm sure with your determination it will continue. Thanks for the inspiration. :wave:

rumdum Fri, Jan-21-05 18:30

Wow!
 
AHHHHH! You look AWESOME! Good for you and congratulations! I hope that I can look that good and lose that weight just like you. I'll be looking through your pictures again for inspiration*

iris 1976 Sun, Jan-23-05 11:05

hi you have given me hope and insperation i have just started so have a long way to go yet

my sons wedding is august and i hope i can do as well as you

congrats iris

krisleys Tue, Jan-25-05 22:34

What an inspiration
 
I caught one of your posts on another forum and you really inspired me. I have only lost 7 or so pounds so far and was getting discouraged until I read your journal = Congratulations on your loss and continued success. I hope I can do what you have done and keep it off!

ladyk1202 Thu, Jan-27-05 15:19

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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You look AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I WATCHED YOUR SLIDE SHOW AND WAS FILLED WITH TEARS. YOU ARE A GREAT INSPIRATION, I'M NEW TO THIS AND WHAT A WAY TO START

Sweetcake Sat, Jan-29-05 18:24

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!!!!

Sweetcake Sat, Feb-05-05 07:32

I am at a loss for words this morning.... I have been weighing myself every day since I am so close to goal and this morning the scale said 129.5!!! I can't believe it!!! It has taken just about a year but I have finally made it!!! I am so happy and thrilled today!!! I hope that the number sticks.... even if it does not I know it will eventually!!! All for now... gotta change my stats and then get ready for work...

galatia Sat, Feb-05-05 09:45

I am so happy for you. Thanks for keeping such a great picture diary. And for sharing what you ate. You look marvelous! :)

gottolose Sat, Feb-05-05 15:15

I can't get over how great you look!!!!! You have to be so proud! Because I know I am PROUD of yoU!!!!!!! wow!!! such an inspiration to me! I LOVE TO LOOK AT YOUR STORY BECAUSE IT MAKES ME KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS

Miss H.M Sat, Feb-05-05 15:17

You are a shining example of positive thinking and pure determination!! I am so happy for you Carol! I hope you never leave us! your journey and words of wisdom are priceless! Your slideshow is unbelievable and so truely inspirational...if they ever had to advertize our web site here, I'm sure you would be the biggest success story they would use!! anyone have a tissue? (((hugs))) cheryll ;)

iris 1976 Sun, Feb-06-05 04:28

well done you look great

Linda Sue Tue, Feb-08-05 13:16

Wow, i just watched your slide show and i loved it. you have really inspired me with your photos.

I just want to say you look great. you look like a diffrent woman. you easily lost 10 or 15 years from your pics.

congratulations.

Sweetcake Thu, Feb-10-05 15:15

Thanks so much everyone for all your well wishes and congratulations!!! It really means a lot!!!


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