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Old Tue, Sep-25-12, 15:07
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Plan: atkins/paleo/IF
Stats: 186.5/159.0/160 Male 5' 11"
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Progress: 104%
Location: NYC
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Well, I've been at this for 6-7 years and thought I should go weigh myself today -- something I do about twice a year. The last time I weighed myself I thought I was down a bit, however, I forgot to bring my reading glasses. So well er, I never did figure it out. I use the nurses office scale at work - I figure it's relentlessly accurate (It's also a good place to pick up latest low fat literature).

Anyway, today I could see that I finally slipped past my goal. Wow. Why didn't you guys tell me? If somebody had sold me on the Low Carb diet by shouting "Hey! drop 27.5 lbs in 6 or 7 years" I may not have tried it. (Also, if somebody had told me I would be eating saturated coconut fat, rendering my own lard, avoiding whole grains, I would have thought them nuts).

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Old Tue, Sep-25-12, 15:21
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Plan: No sugar, flour, wheat
Stats: 228.4/209.0/170 Female 5'6"
BF:stl/too/mch
Progress: 33%
Location: NYC
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Well, I've been at this for 6-7 years and thought I should go weigh myself today -- something I do about twice a year. The last time I weighed myself I thought I was down a bit, however, I forgot to bring my reading glasses. So well er, I never did figure it out. I use the nurses office scale at work - I figure it's relentlessly accurate (It's also a good place to pick up latest low fat literature).

Anyway, today I could see that I finally slipped past my goal. Wow. Why didn't you guys tell me? If somebody had sold me on the Low Carb diet by shouting "Hey! drop 27.5 lbs in 6 or 7 years" I may not have tried it. (Also, if somebody had told me I would be eating saturated coconut fat, rendering my own lard, avoiding whole grains, I would have thought them nuts).

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you're funny!

Nobody can say that you see this as a diet and not a total change of your life!
Good job and Congrats!
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Old Wed, Sep-26-12, 09:02
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Plan: atkins/paleo/IF
Stats: 186.5/159.0/160 Male 5' 11"
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Progress: 104%
Location: NYC
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When I read truly inspirational stories on 150 lb plus weight loss, I always feel silly being in this forum, with not much to contribute. However, the low carb diet, is a life changer, if you are willing to read, read things again, and just notice what your body is telling you. No more more joint pain, no seasonal allergies (1/2 credit to Vit D here, but I dunno), no heartburn, etc.

Congrats on your 106%
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Old Wed, Sep-26-12, 12:49
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Plan: Primal Blueprint
Stats: 389.6/222.6/225 Male 6'2"
BF:24.6%
Progress: 101%
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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congratulations. and as you've proven, its than just losing weight.
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Old Wed, Sep-26-12, 13:34
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95% Sugar Free!
Posts: 7,010
 
Plan: Very high fat LC/HCG
Stats: 310/155.4/159 Female 67 inches
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Progress: 102%
Location: Missouri
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You're a successful maintainer... you've won a battle far more difficult and inspirational than just losing. Congrats!
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Old Thu, Sep-27-12, 16:41
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 217/145/143 Female 171cm
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Progress: 97%
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I love this story and thanks for posting it. It is extremely inspiring for anyone who's a slow loser to see that faithfulness and persistence can pay off in the end.

Hurrah!
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