Amazing

[Beanie]

I find it so amazing that I only had 2 small pieces of Pork Ribs for supper tonight, just that, nothing else and I am full!! I just love Atkins so much, it is the only diet I have ever been on where I don't feel hungry all day!! I am simply amazed by it all!

Do you know what else happened to me today?? I was so happy...It was pouring rain out at noontime, so I was getting ready to take Andrew to school (by car today, as I didn't feel like getting soaking wet!), anyway, I went to get my winter jacket out of the closet and while on my way, I was thinking to myself <i>"I know how this jacket fit when I put it away in the spring, it was a little tight when I zipped it, but still fit...so this is a test...if it is still snug, I know I am going no where, if not, well, we shall see"</i>...

Imagine how suprised I was when I zipped it up and there was room after!! I almost fell over!! I couldn't believe how much room either! It wasn't tight at all and I could actually pull it out away from me!! I was just way too excited about it all!!

I think I have found my new way of life! I don't ever feel deprived on Atkins and sometimes I feel like I am cheating when eating Ranch Dressing or Drawn butter!! I just love it!!

Had to share with my Wish friends today!!

 

[geetey]

WOOO HOOOO, Beanie!! That's awesome!!! It is great when clothes fit better. I can't wait until mine don't fit anymore! HA!

BTW, does this mean you are going to take your measurements now? It would make Katholyn so happy. How was that, Kath? It sounds like it has stopped raining there too!

 

[wovenwonder]

I know exactly what you mean! Sometimes when I read back over my journal pages of the past week or two I wonder how I get by on so little food! I use to eat in one sitting what I now eat in an entire day! And the best thing is I am NOT HUNGRY! I now eat when I get hungry -- period. Sure, sometimes I want a snack or treat --- but I find looking forward to 'legal foods' to be a real treat now. Tomorrow we are taking my Dad out for his Birthday to a sports type bar kind of place with excellent food. I pick up a menu so I could decide what I wanted to eat ahead of time --- and I've been changing my mind all week. There are so many wonderful things I can choose from.....

Sirloin Steak with salad
Saloon Salad with Grilled Filet Mignon
Southwest Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Side salad with Salsa Ranch and a crock of onion soup
Side salad with Tombstone Chicken Wings
The Longhorn - 1/2 lb burger, hickory smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomatoe, and red onion.

What do I choose? This way of eating is so satisfying!

 

[nativetxn]

I love it too, Bean. It is so weird to have to force myself to eat because I forgot.

What a wonderful feeling it is to see your clothing getting to large, especially clothing that used to be quite snug.

Good job, you are doing so well. I think I found my lifetime way of eating too.

I just got through with my shrimp scampi, lots of butter, I feel absolutely decadent

 

[Mskanga]

I had that feeling trying on a pair of shorts from last year....I actually didn't have to fight putting them on!!
Great feeling Beanie, isn't it?? keep up the good work!!

 

[DiznEeyore]

That's awesome, Beanie!! I love those non-scale victories!!

 

[Luvinit]

Beanie.....You are truley INSPIRATIONAL.....I am sooo happy for you...Keep it up


Tracy

 

[Kelsie]

You are doing so great Beanie! I'm so proud of you!!

 

[TigH]

Beanie, your posts always make me smile, and sometimes I even want to cry happy tears. You always speak from your heart. It is amazing to watch your transformation on Atkins. You have a new outlook on life (it seems to me!) and you are such a gift to all of us!!! Almost every day you post something wonderful about your experience on Atkins. It's the really simple things that make a big difference. I was crying happy tears when you were able to finally wear that ring. Now my heart is so full with joy to read this post about your loose fitting jacket. What will it be next? I can't wait to find out!

Thanks so much for being so open with us. It's like I'm getting to peek into your soul a little. Your posts are extremely inspirational for me. They are always very upbeat, positive and they have a certain sense of innocence about them. You are a breath of fresh air.

Hugs, TigH. xo (P.S. Congratulations too!!!)

 

[Jiminy102]

Way to go Beanie!!!! Don't you love those kind of surprises!!

 

[Beanie]

Thanks, Everyone!! This is why I come here 3 or 4 times a day!! This board is full of support and encouragment and it makes me smile to read these posts!! You all are like an extended family to me and I appreciate everything you have to say to me!!

I feel like crying because there is so much love here!! Thanks again!!

Hugs everyone!!

 

[dizneenut]

That's wonderful, Beanie. I'm so proud of you!

 

[Liz]

Wahoo!!!! Good for you!!!! Its things like that where we draw our encouragement to keep going and stick with this!!! I'm proud of you!!!