Off to a NEW me

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My clothes are looser, So loose that I will probably go dig some of my size 14's out of storage this weekend so I can start using them for motivation. Even my UNDERWEAR are fitting better! I'm excited. Making progress and FEELING progress are two separate animals. When you can feel your progress, it makes the journey so worth it.Tomorrow will mark two solid weeks since I fully committed to a MY fitness pal lifestyle. I say "lifestyle" because it's definitely not a temporary weight loss fix. I've tried explaining it to some, but it's hard to emphasize that this won't work unless you are RIGID in your food template. You can't cheat. And you have to stay within your carb/protein/fat range even calorie intake. It's getting easier for me, and my cravings and hunger have pretty much disappeared. This plan is worth eliminating most sugar and most carbs. My body works better and I feel amazing. But this plan isn't for everyone. Some people don't have to be this drastic. But I do. At least for now. Even at a "goal" weight, I will continue to eat this way. I will most likely follow more of a paleo food template way down the road because I would like some fruit. But I will commit to low-carb and higher fat for the long haul. I believe in the plan. I'm looking for friends to both help motivate me and keep me on track. Kudos to everyone during your journey. Just remember you're your worst critic.