My two-year anniversary

Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me in
standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat healthy
food most of the time, and why I really can't have another cookie/slice
of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been a
particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something that
I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to avoid
the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers" out
there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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Good to see another of us hitting the two year mark. I have been having a
bit easier time of it just lately, after my post two year struggle there
during September, and for a while before that.
I am not seeing the 159 that I used to wish for either, but my clothes fit
too, not to mention pretty much any chair, and all kinds of other things
that used to be out of range.
--
Lesanne
365/16/164

"JulieB" wrote in message
...
Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured this
would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a whole.
First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll still
fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me in
standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat healthy
food most of the time, and why I really can't have another cookie/slice of
cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the same
most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know there's
something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal anymore,
but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been a
particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something that I
*love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to avoid
the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers" out
there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Julie, happy anniversary! Maintaining for two years is a huge
accomplishment.

Audrey

"JulieB" wrote in message
...
Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me
in standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat
healthy food most of the time, and why I really can't have another
cookie/slice of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more.
My standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been
a particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something
that I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to
avoid the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers"
out there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

You are a real inspirations, Julie! Congratulations on your hard earned
success.
Elaine

JulieB wrote:

Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me
in standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat
healthy food most of the time, and why I really can't have another
cookie/slice of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more.
My standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been
a particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something
that I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to
avoid the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers"
out there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

So encouraging to see you hang in there with maintenance. I like your
attitude, too, about being satisfied with your current weight. Thanks
for that.

Congratulations on keeping the weight OFF!

Linda

On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:48:05 +1000, JulieB
wrote:

Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me in
standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat healthy
food most of the time, and why I really can't have another cookie/slice
of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been a
particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something that
I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to avoid
the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers" out
there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Linda P

very inspiring, and while I am at it, let me also thank you for doing the
welcome duties, Lee
JulieB wrote in message
...
Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me in
standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat healthy
food most of the time, and why I really can't have another cookie/slice
of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been a
particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something that
I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to avoid
the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers" out
there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Lesanne wrote:
Good to see another of us hitting the two year mark. I have been having a
bit easier time of it just lately, after my post two year struggle there
during September, and for a while before that.
I am not seeing the 159 that I used to wish for either, but my clothes fit
too, not to mention pretty much any chair, and all kinds of other things
that used to be out of range.

Thanks Lesanne. Some months have been more of a struggle than others
for me too. I'm not going to meetings any more, so I don't have that
"must weigh free" thing going on, but I seem to be in a pretty good
range based on my home scale.

Here's to another year!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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Thanks Audrey, much appreciated! I never thought I'd be here

Julie.

ahmward wrote:
Julie, happy anniversary! Maintaining for two years is a huge
accomplishment.

Audrey

"JulieB" wrote in message
...

Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me
in standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat
healthy food most of the time, and why I really can't have another
cookie/slice of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been
a particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something
that I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to
avoid the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers"
out there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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Thankyou Elaine. You are an inspiration too!

Julie.

Elaine Kirkham wrote:
You are a real inspirations, Julie! Congratulations on your hard earned
success.
Elaine

JulieB wrote:

Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me
in standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat
healthy food most of the time, and why I really can't have another
cookie/slice of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more.
My standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been
a particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something
that I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to
avoid the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers"
out there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!




--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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Thanks Linda. I really do think I've settled into a nice, comfortable
place. It's not too hard to stay around this weight, and I feel just
fine here. It's a plateau!

Julie.

Linda P wrote:
So encouraging to see you hang in there with maintenance. I like your
attitude, too, about being satisfied with your current weight. Thanks
for that.

Congratulations on keeping the weight OFF!

Linda

On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:48:05 +1000, JulieB
wrote:


Today marks two years and two days since I made lifetime. I figured
this would be a good time to sit back and reflect on the process as a
whole. First, some stats:

Total lost: About 20kg/44lbs (depending on the day)
Time taken: 70 weeks
Average loss per week: 0.3kg/0.7lbs - yes, I'm a slow loser!

Yes, it did take a while, but it was worth it! Here are the good bits
about being at goal for two years:

- I can get out the clothes I wore last summer and know that they'll
still fit.
- I can be almost guaranteed that there'll be something that fits me in
standard cloths shops.
- I don't get constant indigestion.
- My blood pressure is back down into normal ranges.
- I don't wobble (much!).

And the minuses:

- I'll never eat real cheesecake without feeling slightly guilty!
- Having to explain to people who never knew me "fat" why I eat healthy
food most of the time, and why I really can't have another cookie/slice
of cake/bite of chocolate.

The pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.

How have I maintained for this length of time? I eat pretty much the
same most days, with one or two days a week where I eat a bit more. My
standard menu works out at about 18-20 points per day, so I think I
average out at 22-24 points per day over the week. I do try to take
special occasions into account, so I will eat a bit less if I know
there's something coming up. It's all about balance. I don't journal
anymore, but I will occasionally count points in my head if it's been a
particularly unusual day.

I walk 30 minutes 4-5 times a week too. Exercise is not something that
I *love* to do, but I do need to do it for my mental and physical
well-being. I've made sure that it fits into my day, and I try to avoid
the "I don't wanna" excuse.

No, I have never quite made my personal goal, but I'm not really too
concerned. I'm maintaining around my current weight without too much
effort and I'm comfortable here. Besides, all my clothes fit!

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. I never would have gotten
here without the support of this newsgroup. I know all you "losers" out
there will get to goal, and I'll be here to cheer when you do!


--
Linda P


--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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