Hey! I'm new here, but I've been browsing the forum for a while. Just too lazy to actually register. Seems like a good support system.
Let's see, a little about me. I'm 23 years old. My highest adult weight was 220 back in 2000. I got fed up and joined a gym and followed a 1500 calorie diabetic exchange diet. After 6 months, I had worked myself down to 165 lbs. But it was hard....like grueling. I was missing the time I spent with my friends and I was sick of watching every little morsel of food like it was satanic to eat.
After that I got more lax...didn't lose much after that...got down to 150 just by habits alone, then met a chef, made him my boyfriend and got back up to 165.
Just this past Christmas, I super restricted my calorie intake and got down to 155 by the end of February.
My first brush with lowcarbing was actually way back when I was with the chef, but it wasn't as popular as it is now and the food was really expensive. I found it hard to stick to because I didn't do my homework and learn all the things I know now.
I started again a little over a week ago and am loving the steaks, chicken and eggs, but this time around I am also enjoying a variety of low carb wraps (Using low carb tortillas), pumpkin crustless cheesecake, flourless crepes and I could go on and on...
I am not super strict...if I want alcohol, I have it but it's always vodka or rum with diet soda or crystal light...(I am 23 after all!) hehe
I even allow myself a bite of someone's fries or a couple kernels of popcorn. Then again, I've always been pretty good with the willpower...some ppl can't stop, I just have some until it doesn't taste as good as that first piece.
I wish everyone here good luck at reaching their goal weight, but also remind them that once the weight is gone, life isn't going to magically change overnight. I've been on both ends of the spectrum and I encourage everyone to find a way to be happy with themselves, whether they're heavy or skinny because you need to be comfortable in your own skin!
Luck, love and peace.

Becca

Welcome to the forum.

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