cracked the plateau...here's how...

[ohiominnie]

Hey all,
Those who have been following my saga, sorry to repeat this intro part, I'm including it for those who haven't followed the story.

My high weight this time was 156. I joined Curves and watched WHAT I ate and lost 5 pounds. But I could go no further. No matter what I did, what I left out of my diet (Coke, candy), what I added (fiber, water) I could not get that 151 to budge.

I came to WISH all in a frenzy about changing to the Curves (atkins like) diet and my dh's reaction. You were all very supportive to me.

Now I must tell you what has transpired.

Some background:
A few years ago, I did Weigh Down --a Christian based weight loss program. I easily lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks and kept it off for quite a long time. Once I stopped following their "rules" (and I hestitate to call them rules) I gained it all back, plus the 5 pounds (taking me up to 156)

I lost the 5 (taking me down to the weight where I was when I originally started Weigh Down) but could lose no more.

After my attempt at the Curves/Atkins diet --lasting all of 8 hours. I was MISERABLE!! Not only was my relationship with my dh strained because I was doing something that was against his wishes, but my own heart was not at peace with what I was attempting. To add to it, all I thought about all day was what I could NOT have on this diet. I'd look in my fridge, and in my pantry and all I would see were "contra-ban" food items.

A little voice urged me to go to www.wdworkshop.com --the official site of the Weigh Down Workshop program. I went, and remembered immediately what I loved about that program when I had done it before. I could eat that "contra-ban" food!! I decided right then and there that I needed to get back with this program and do it again. An instant sense of peace filled me as I knew that I was doing what God wanted me to do. I threw out my "carb counting chart" that I had made. My dh called during his dinner break at work and I told him the news!! He was ecstatic and in celebration he ate some Cheez-its!

The rest of the day I followed Weigh Down guidelines....simple guidelines, really. Eat only when physically hungry (not depressed, bored, etc etc) and stop when satisfied (not stuffed, uncomfortable or miserable)

The next morning, God patted me on the back and said "well done" as I stepped on the scale and I was 150 pounds!!!!! I haven't seen that in probably close to 2 years.

Today, I'm 149.5!!!

Yesterday for lunch I had a ham sandwich and some fruit. I drank a Coke. Last night for dinner, a philly steak sandwich and some doritos. And I STILL lost weight. Praise GOD!!

I will still go to Curves as the exercise is very good for my heart (esp with my family history and my own high cholesterol) but I've read my last nutrient label!!

I got to thinking....how bad can carbs be for you? After all, Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden surrounded by FRUIT!

That's my story. Thanks for listening.

 

[MelanieC]

Good for you! Diets have to fit your lifestyle. That is why there are so many. What can work for one, will not work for everyone. Since you have done this program before, you know it will work for you! You seem so much more in peace than the other day!

Melanie

 

[Minniespal]

Well done!!!

 

[geetey]

Good for you!!! I am very happy that you have found YOUR plan! It's a great thing when you get a plan that works for you!! I look forward to the posts about your successes!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations to you! If this is the one that works for you...go for it. Whatever the plan, stick to healthy eating and keep on keepin' on!

 

[ohMom]

you know, a wise friend once told me that you'll know you're in God's plan if things just seem to work out well and you feel filled in your heart and full of joy. And when things weigh heavy on you and bring you down and things continually go wrong, well, you may want to reconsider if you are following His plan.

you are another living piece of proof of those thoughts!

Congratulations! Not only are you joyful with the rewards of your healthy choices, but you are at peace with your decisions. Sounds alrighty to me!

enjoy enjoy enjoy

ps - read my dilemma thread - I enjoying the leftovers of WDW from my church! I do have that book donated to our library and may take a looksie, but WW is working for me. To each her own

 

[Jomrog]

Congratulations on your success!!! I'm glad that you found a plan that you love. Great job!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

I am so glad that you have gotten to this point in your journey. It sounds like you were on a rollercoaster for a while, but you are on the right track now. It is amazing that when we find peace and know that we are following what God would have us do, we feel so much better. Congratulations!

 

[ohiominnie]

Thanks guys for the support!

Melanie -You are right...SO MUCH more peace than the other day. It's amazing. A few days ago I hated my body....now I look at it as a "work in progress'

minniespal, greety, tiger lily, and jomrog --Thanks!!

ohMom - yes, I did read your dillema thread. Sounds like a good snag from the WD people! I'll trade you for my scale that seems to be accurate! Actually, in 2 days time I've lost 1 1/2 pounds, so maybe I'll stick with my own scale....I like the way it's registering. You are so right though...(and your wise friend is too) -- Since falling back into line with God's plan for me, I've just been so at peace about it. I was out of line in more than one way and now, looking back, I can see why God wouldn't want to bless me with weight loss! Thanks for the message.

jimmytammy -- yup, I was on a roller coaster. And I'm not a roller coaster kinda person! Getting back on track with God was the thing to do. I do feel better, amazingly. And not only am I eating FAR less, I'm MUCH more active. Prior to this revelation, I'd sit around and wallow in my own self pity. Now I'm dancing and playing and generally happy. (dancing and playing burn off far more calories than wallowing, btw!) Thanks for being such a great email pal!! Your messages brighten my day!!

house_of_princesses --I know you're out there and haven't chimed in, but I also want to thank you for being such a great email pal! I felt you shaking me by the neck when I told you I was switching to the Curves diet. Sometimes you don't really want people to say "oh, sure, good idea, you'll do fine!!" Sometimes what you need is someone to say "wake up and smell the coffee...You are SCREWING THIS UP!" Thanks for waking me up.....the coffee smells WONDERFUL! It's almost like you knew my heart.....weird, but amazing! And I'm much appreciative.

Thanks all!

 

[yasuern]

Hey its great you broke your plateau! - You have found the eating plan that works for you and thats what matters - If you can't do a certain diet tryng to will make you miserable - as my DH always states "Thats why there are apples and oranges"

 

[glo]

Congrats on your success and cracking your weight loss pateua...good for you!!!!

 

[CarolMN]

Thanks for posting. I was wondering how you were doing. Glad you found something that works for you.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I'm so glad you found what worked for your body and are being rewarded for all your hard work when trying to find out what worked! That's quite an accomplishment as it can be hard to figure out what works for your own particular body.
For some that diet wouldn't work because they weren't overeating to begin with. What I mean is with Atkins I also only eat till satisfied -as I did before Atkins- but now I eat every 6 waking hours regardless of whether I'm hungry or not. I used to eat one meal a day and a lot less calories than I do now- that obviously wasn't working for my body to not eat when I wasn't hungry.... which was usually all day.
Isn't it amazing how different we all are?

I got to thinking....how bad can carbs be for you? After all, Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden surrounded by FRUIT!

Carbs are not bad in of themselves- but too many of the wrong kinds are. I'm doing Atkins and eating fruit... but there's nothing in pasta or sugar that I need- and avoiding them I am losing weight!

Anyway, I'm so glad you have found a way for you to lose weight for YOUR body... congratulations on the weightloss and I love your peppy positive attitude. You also sound like a very determined person- I like that!

 

[TigH]

WOW, you really did break your plateau! Congratulations!

I have been on WW for most of the time during the last few months. I did limit my carb intake after 4:00 PM though, and I chose not to have Doritos or regular soda (just my preference!) I chose mostly whole foods for the MOST part and have added more protein to my diet lately in order to promote muscle growth. Lots of muscle = lots more calories burned.

Different strokes for different folks. I'm glad you found a way to eat sensibly that makes you feel good too. Good for you!

Sounds like you are just using common sense, eating when hungry and stopping when you are full. That is great! Ultimately you are the one who decides what goes into your body, so good for you for deciding to honor yourself by recognizing when you are full!

I might be a little bit more sensitive than most people, so please forgive me, but I don't think anyone here has said that any type of food is contra band. There are just people who have chosen not to eat refined carbs or foods containing lots of sugars. I'm sure God wants us all to find our own path towards health. I'm glad you found a way that works for you and that you are going to continue to visit Curves in order to keep your body healthy. Exercise and following a healthy eating program that you can live with are really the best combination on the path towards weight loss.

WISHing you continued success as you become a healthier YOU!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by TigH
I might be a little bit more sensitive than most people, so please forgive me, but I don't think anyone here has said that any type of food is contra band.

Oh, No! I didn't mean that to be offensive in anyway at all! I'm sorry you read it that way!
I was just stating that revelation I had after a very difficult day of giving up carbs.
It was like one of those smack in the head kinda revelations for me!!
I apologize if you, TigH, or ANYONE took that to mean I was saying anything bad about the low carb people!!
My humblest apologies. I think many have posted in this thread and at other places. What will work for one, won't work for another!