hope

kimmerkay

I have spent the first several months of this year losing 11 pounds. Keep in mind that I'm over100 pounds over weight. I was so frustrated because I thought it would come off faster. If I went over my 1350 allotment to 2100 my weight would jump up a couple pounds and stay there for 2 weeks or more. 3 weeks ago I decided to try em2wl. I started out eating my bmr and some exercise calories. I immediately gained 4 pounds. Then 2 days ago I actually went up to my cut value with some info from friends on here. So here I am eating 2100 calories daily!!!!! Needless to say I was petrified to get on the scale this morning. I have lost 2 of my 4 pound gain. Wow. This gives me hope that I can get this weight off and keep it off. I can live much more easily starting at 2100 and moving down from there. Where would I go starting at 1350? Thanks to all the people on here for your help and encouragement!

SweatpantsRebellion

That is so great to here. Isn't it amazing knowing that we can eat more? I feel so much hope - you've chosen just the right word. I've lost these same pounds before, but was never at a calorie level that I could sustain. I feel like this will be so different now that I have proper information. I will get to eat - even when I've lost my weight! It's so encouraging!

Congrats on your hard work! We will chug along perhaps a bit slower than we'd like to at times, but in the end we will get there.

jj3120

I love these posts realising it is possible to eat a sustainable amount & lose weight!
Slow and steady but we will get there!!!
Good luck on your journey : )

graysmom2005

That's fantastic news! I can't wait to follow your journey! :-)))

kimmerkay

Thanks! I'm very hopeful. Lol

divediva2

I am smiling for you! :flowerforyou:

HeidiHoMom

Glad it is starting to work for you!

I think the beginning requires patience but it definitely pays off.