going back to what "works"

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I lost 150 pounds to get to goal. The first 100-120 or so came off following a fairly normal protocol. you know, sleever rules. Getting the last 30-40# off to get to goal was like doing hand to hand combat with each pound...haha.

So, after I got to goal, I stabilized for awhile and then lost more. I LIKED being trimmer than where I sit now - right at goal. In addition, I was working out so I looked fit. I feel a bit lumpy looking right now. What i find interesting is that I seem to get more attention from the opposite gender a little plumper than when I was thinner...but I don't care about that. I like fitting into slightly smaller clothes and just being less squishy.

Now, I am back at goal and due to some physical challenges haven't been working out and I have decided I want to look like I did a year ago. So.... I have decided to go back to the techniques I used to get to goal in the first place.

this time, I would like to lose about 12-15 pounds. So, here is what I am doing...

-Set a realistic and yet productive weekly goal for losing

-Write my weight on my bathroom mirror once a week compared to my goal... (dry erase markers are perfect on mirrors!)

-Reduce, and I mean seriously reduce carbs (I am already whining about missing wine!)

-Go back to doing more of my own physical farm work

-Ride my bike 30 minutes a day OR do my Julian Micheals DVD (due to physical problems holding off on my beloved kickboxing)

-Focus. Stay focused on my goals. This keeps me from wandering off track.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Awesome plan! You are truly an inspiration to us all! Thank you....

[glitter eyes 1,398]

Good luck. You can do it. You are such an inspirations to so many of us and everyone is rooting for you. I loved your statement that fighting off those last pounds was like hand to hand combat. That's where I am right now and I feel like I am in a battle. I only have 11 more pounds to go and my body is clinging to each one. I refuse to give in or give up!!

Love your suggestions.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

How's it going, @@CowgirlJane?

I love this one: "Write my weight on my bathroom mirror once a week compared to my goal... (dry erase markers are perfect on mirrors!)"

Have never done that one.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I learned about dry erase markers on mirrors when I was studying for a big exam. What a great way to have like a big white board without buying one!

Well, week one did not give me desired results but i am for some reason a bit "holding water" so hoping this is just temporary ... grr

[danyelleb 386]

Thanks for posting CGJ! I only need to work on food. You'd think it would be easy. I just need to suck it up and cut the crap. Ugh

[seelessofme 63]

I so need to try this. I never got to goal, i need 25-30 lbs to go. Can you share a meal plan?

[Wynnie 186]

This thread inspired me to also go back to basics as i want to knock off the last 25-30 to bring me to goal. In the last 2 days I've lost 2 pounds and have broken through my almost 3 month stall. I write everything down and realize that i was eating as if at goal already vs eating to continue to lose. Im back to low or no fat greek yogurt with 1 packet of stevia in the raw twice a day, 2 hard boiled eggs made as deviled eggs with dijon mustard, 1 med apple per day eaten 1/2 at a time as a snack 2x per day with 1/2 the apple and 2 mini baby bel cheese for each indiv serving Until i wrote down what i was eating vs what i needed to eat to get me to goal i had no idea and kept thinking oh its just a stall. I caused the stall. Once i reach goal i will then resume how i had been eating during my stall as i gained no weight during this time. Oh and Water water water ????

[qnz234 101]

i literally just posted about something similar. u said it better than me tho. while i havent had that fit look, i want it. i've just gotten a bit comfortable. just like you, i need to focus. thanks for the marker idea! may we both reach our goals together!