I can't believe that........

When I lose 19 more pounds, I will have lost 100 pounds!!!! That is insane!!!!

Man, all I can say is for those with that much to lose, I have done it since early September and I did it the healthy way. I LOVE what I have learned over the past few months. I have learned how much better I function when fueled with healhy foods. I have learned that I don't have to suffer and starve to lose weight. I have learned that food and fat are not the enemy and when looked at a different way can actually ENHANCE our lives. I have seen how much better my skin looks when I eat good foods and drink a lot of water. I have made eating fruits and veggies a regular part of my day and am reaping the benefits of that as well. (This next one may be gross)........I have seen how much better my digestive system is functioning when feeding it high fiber foods!! (But it is important for Colon health everybody!!)......Anyway, those are just a few of the lessons I have learned since I began this new lifestyle a few months ago and because I did it the slow and healthy way and have educated myself on how MY body functions, I am more confident than ever before that I can keep this up.

Keep going everybody! If you need ANYTHING, please don't hesitate to email me.

Your friend!
Tami

WOW! You are putting my 10 lbs to shame. I can't believe you lost that much in that amount of time.

If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you and many calories do you eat in a day? Do you exercise every day-and how much?

Thanks, just trying to get some inspiration. I would LOVE to look hot in 2009! (Hey, I'm giving myself some time!!)

Hey! I am 5' 5" and for awhile, from about 270-210 or so, I was eating around 1650-1700 cals a day but I wasn't exercising as regularly until the last few months. As I have gotten closer to 200 I lowered my calories a bit and upped my exercise. For a couple months I have struggled because I was burning like 700 calories, 4 days a week and not eating any more so my body started slowing down. So, last week I started eating around 1800 cals on the days I work out and burn 700...and the day's I don't work out, I eat around 1450ish..

My workouts are now 60 min on the elliptical (55 min workout + 5 min cool down), which I have worked up to. I do the interval setting and level 18. I am trying to incorporate something different at least one day a week to change it up but I just love the elliptical and it is easy on the joints, etc. I also do strength training at the gym and on the days I don't go to the gym I try to do lunges and squats, etc at home and as the weather get's warmer I will go walking more and more. I am at the gym Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sunday usually.

I am 189 now and I am sure I will have to adjust things again before too long.. we will see.

And your 10 lbs is wonderful too!! It all adds up and as we all know, weight loss is not an easy job, no matter how much you want to lose.

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