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Relieved!

Carrie6o6
Carrie6o6 Posts: 1,443 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have been away for about a month. Kinda been off and on here. I have not been watching what I have been eating... I ate out a lot, had lots of junk food... a few binges.... Basically was quitting. Then I decided I wouldnt be so concerned about counting calories and just try to control my portions and not eat so much (since I happen to over eat ALL the time). Ive been doing that slowly. I havent had a scale for a month which kinda was driving me crazy... Finally, I begged my sister to let me take hers home for just one night.... Thinking I would be over 200lbs again I weighed in and I am only 195lbs! From 192.. I gained only 3 which is probably mostly water and other wastes haha. I was so relieved!! I am not going to use the scale as often anymore (like not every day) since I dont have one... and will just be keeping mindful of what im eating. I dont think im gonna be around the site too much anymore though, things have gotten busy since Ive moved into my new home. I have also changed my weight goal so I will weigh the same as my husband at 160lbs hahaha from there I will decide if I go further or not. My original weight goal was 145lbs. But we will see... So theres my update!!

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  • Carrie6o6
    Carrie6o6 Posts: 1,443 Member
    I have been away for about a month. Kinda been off and on here. I have not been watching what I have been eating... I ate out a lot, had lots of junk food... a few binges.... Basically was quitting. Then I decided I wouldnt be so concerned about counting calories and just try to control my portions and not eat so much (since I happen to over eat ALL the time). Ive been doing that slowly. I havent had a scale for a month which kinda was driving me crazy... Finally, I begged my sister to let me take hers home for just one night.... Thinking I would be over 200lbs again I weighed in and I am only 195lbs! From 192.. I gained only 3 which is probably mostly water and other wastes haha. I was so relieved!! I am not going to use the scale as often anymore (like not every day) since I dont have one... and will just be keeping mindful of what im eating. I dont think im gonna be around the site too much anymore though, things have gotten busy since Ive moved into my new home. I have also changed my weight goal so I will weigh the same as my husband at 160lbs hahaha from there I will decide if I go further or not. My original weight goal was 145lbs. But we will see... So theres my update!!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Well I wish you the best of luck! I know you can do it! :flowerforyou:
  • Carrie6o6
    Carrie6o6 Posts: 1,443 Member
    Thanks!! I love your hair btw!! It looks great!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    welcome back my friend! I know you can do this!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • cp005e
    cp005e Posts: 1,495 Member
    Best of luck, Carrie! Congrats on staying under 200. Good luck with your new house and your new goals. I think you have the right idea trying to make one change at a time - portion control and learning to stop when you're satisfied is a great thing to focus on. I realize that I eat so much differently now than I used to - I feel a lot more in control. Food is still enjoyable, but it's much more a source of fuel than a source of comfort now.

    Anyway, stop by and see us sometime. :wink:
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