Day 36 and I've kicked the scale to the curb
AngInCanada
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With encouragement from my MFP friends, I've broken up with the scale (for a month). I hate it. I get so frustrated and upset when I see my weight maintain or gain. I gained last week and haven't weighed since Sunday and won't weigh again till July 4th. So I'm down 13 lbs and 21 inches since starting LCHF. Super proud of myself. Here are some pics
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That is an awesome beginning. My weight loss has been much slower but both inches and pounds are going down slowly so I am happy.
I think when we are not real healthy at the start weight loss does not occur as well/fast as our liver and other organs need to recover. I have been over doing the protein and started cutting back this week to lose a few more pounds this month.0 -
I try to remember than any time I get frustrated by the slow that comes after the first few weeks to divide it and calculate my weekly loss. Even including my 2 month-ish stall, I was still averaging out at 1 pound per week. Can't really complain about that! Your pics alone show progress! I love the breaking up with the scale bit!0
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You look much happier without the scale.
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Bravo @AngInCanada! Your results speak for themselves. The slim-down factor on this WOE is remarkable.0
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You are an inspiration! Way to go!!0
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Wow those are great pics to show off your hard work and great results
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That is fantastic progress, wtg! You're braver than me, I hold onto that scale0
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That is fantastic progress, wtg! You're braver than me, I hold onto that scale
Lol I had to get the kids to hide it. Said do NOT for ANY reason tell me where it is u til July 4th (have to weigh in for a dietbet). I base my progress way too strongly on what the scale says so its a good thing I dug out a pair of jeans that are too small for me so I am basing my progress on the jeans 0 -
Good job, great pictures ! Sure wish I had a before picture. What a difference, you must be so pleased. What I notice on myself and I can see in your photos, is that the arms hang differently. I feel like my arms are longer and hand straight down....Can you feel the difference ?0
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Kitnthecat wrote: »Good job, great pictures ! Sure wish I had a before picture. What a difference, you must be so pleased. What I notice on myself and I can see in your photos, is that the arms hang differently. I feel like my arms are longer and hand straight down....Can you feel the difference ?
Lol yes! The arms hang long rather than feeling like an orangutang. Lol0 -
Nice isn't it ? That's when I notice that something's missing...my extra wide hips used to be there but they're not as wide anymore !0
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Kitnthecat wrote: »Nice isn't it ? That's when I notice that something's missing...my extra wide hips used to be there but they're not as wide anymore !
Yeah...it must be the side boobs shrinking
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that is fantastic in 36 days! 13 lbs is a lot, but you look as though you've lost even more! congratulations!0
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You look fab! Well done!0
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Who needs a scale when the results are that clearly visible?! Way to go!!!0
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AngInCanada wrote: »Kitnthecat wrote: »Nice isn't it ? That's when I notice that something's missing...my extra wide hips used to be there but they're not as wide anymore !
Yeah...it must be the side boobs shrinking
Now that is true but something a guy could never find a safe way to say!
It is a funny thing.
I have lost over 100 lbs.
It has a slimming effect on the waist and all of the torso taper area.
A female friend made a very flattering observation.
And you know, some compliments stick with you on days of low motivation, days when you are tired and don't feel like working it
Thank goodness for friends that encourage each other!
You never know when you give somebody that pick me up they need!
This thread is a great reminder of the power of encouragement
Rock on!
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who needs the scale - you look amazing! 0
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Great job! I remember an interview I read with Miranda Lambert where they were asking her how many pounds she lost (as opposed to a question about her career, of course) and she said something to the effect of "Who cares how many pounds I lost? Its the smaller jeans size I care about." I'm both quoting and paraphrasing but I liked the gist of it.0
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Great progress! I think the biggest difference is the smile.0
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I am a scientist and am therefore addicted to the data my scale provides. I weigh just before bed and just after I get up.
I don't care for the bad news it gives, but I still want the data. Which I sm missing right now as I am out of town for 2 weeks. Staying with the diet and exercise, so we'll see if I get a pleasant surprise or shockingly bad news when I get back.0 -
Well done!! you look happy
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Just Awesome!!! They say to measure instead of weighing. I haven't measured yet and need to do first thing in the morning. I'm not going to weigh but once a week. You have done a fantastic job and have given me incentive to move on and get it done! Thanks for posting the fabulous pics!!!0
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Far out, you look like a million bucks! I had to lose a good 50lbs before I saw myself change as much as that.
Aamaaaaazing!0 -
Great progress pics! Keep it up because it is DEFINITELY working! And I know how you feel about that nasty scale. My 11 year old (normal size) daughter started crying half the time when she would come out of the bathroom and that was why. She would step on the scale, see it increasing (she's growing!), and hate herself. So ridiculous. I have it now safely hidden away. She's been much happier!0
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