"Diva" wrote in message
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babeone wrote:
Hit a major milestone this morning: I've officially lost 100 pounds since
I
started this journey more than a year ago. Only 8 more pounds to go
before I
reach my goal!

To anyone just beginning a new way of eating and way of life in the hopes
of
becoming healthier (and thinner), I can assure you that I am living proof
that "slow and steady" really does work. All the tiny incremental losses
really do add up to big losses if you just keep plugging away at it. Most
weeks I lost one or two pounds, a few weeks I lost more, many weeks I
lost
less (or none at all) and a few times actually re-gained a little
bit...but
overall it added up to a lot.

Today is a very good day! :-)

Jane
235/135/127
Wonderful Jane. Now the real work begins--keeping it off.

Diva
Reached goal 6 years ago


I agree, Diva. The closer I've gotten to goal, the more crystal clear it's
become that *losing* it is one thing and *keeping it off* is another thing
altogether.

I've recently started using a nutritional scale which has been very helpful
(and illuminating: I was pretty surprised to learn how much I was
underestimating portion size and caloric content with some foods).

Guess being ever vigilant is a key to long-term success.

Jane
235/135/127