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[LuvOrlando]

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[M&N]

I know it takes more than luck---it takes hard work and determination! Go for it!

 

[DisneyBlonde]

That's awesome. Congratulations on all your hard work.

 

[MoniqueU]

Congrats!!! That is good news. I have been browsing sites online, but I think I will go see what else I have in my closet to motivate me to get this last 30 off. Oh how I wish I just had 10 to go, I am so jealous!!!!

 

[krcit]

Good for you!!

 

[MoniqueU]

Ok well I had been combing websites all morning thinking of buying the next size down in pants to motivate me, it has worked in the past. I decided after reading this post to go try on some stuff that didn't fit or that I hadn't tried on in awhile. Well I got myself in a size 5/6 express dress pant then low and behold got myself in some cream J Crew carpenter pants. I am not going to lie and say I look hot in them, there is a bit of a muffin top going on. That just motivates me to look better in them next time RIGHT??

So anyway I know you said 10 more lbs to new clothes but you might want to see if you can shop in your own closet. I have stuff I have totally forgotten about and stuff that I just held on to hoping for one day... The stuff is still in style as that is the stuff I am browsing online to buy at the hipper stores. And yes I really do still need to lose that much more weight, I have it all in my tummy for the most part but have real small bones so can wear a smaller siize on bottom.

 

[Robmom]

Congratulations! I'm down 30 lbs and have 10 more to go, but unfortunately I have hit a plateau for a few months. But I also went shopping in my closet and found a bunch of summer stuff that I couldn't fit into before.

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[MoniqueU]

I just finished up most of my closet. I found a few more things that fit me, some that are close and some that well I may need super lipo. I will keep them all, I never thought I would be down to this size again.

I hate plateaus. I am at one right now but I quit smoking. I am up about a lb or maybe a bit more. I do pretty good eating just don't always get the excersise I need. I DETEST cardio and have taken off 60 without it so figure I can do the rest without it as well. I love getting my excersise at DL or Vegas where there is something to look at while you walk.

There is no way I can do atkinks. I can't stand nearly all meat. I did it once and ate bacon and eggs and salad every day. I can now no longer eat eggs and can't stand the smell of bacon cooking in my house. I won't even make it for others the texture just grosses me out. I als gained back real fast as soon as I stopped it. I am not trying to be negative I think it is great for quick weight loss I just don't think it is a sustainable way of eating. also after I was on atikins when I just had a little to lose when I gained back I gained back more then what I started out at. I just think for 10 lbs there are better ways but that is just me.

I have done it soley through calorie and portiom controll. My kids are older so they mostly cook their own easy meals, my DH isn't home for dinner I don't have to worry about having a 5 course meal on the table. I just have to worry about eating my own very filling easy to make breakfast and dinner. I also unless it is a party or a special friends over time do not drink at home. I will eat what I want when I go out to eat and have cocktails then. My one guilty everyday splurge is real creamer in my coffee but I am still down 60 lbs since last august. It may take me a little longer then some people but that is ok, I am in the midle of quitting smoking too and not overeating so that is good.

 

[Tink_Taylor]

CONGRATS! It Takes Alot Of Determination!

 

[C.Ann]

Good for you! I know it takes a lot of determination and will power.. You should be very proud of yourself..

Have fun with the clothes shopping!

 

[redlight]

WOO HOO!!!

I've lost 18, and had promised myself new clothes when I lost 15 and kept those off for 2 weeks (so I wouldn't splurge after losing). So, I am entitled to new clothes!! I'm planning to buy some Apple Bottom jeans and a few tops. I've also been losing by portion control and exercising.