Annual Report

2 years ...... a long time, but then in the scheme of things a short time. Two years ago, it finally clicked. I did not want to live the rest of my life in a ?matronly? state. DH wasn?t upset or critical of my weight, although I think he definitely approves of the better looking version. I was the one that didn?t like my looks. I guess it also began to set in that I wasn?t getting any younger and that health might need to be a bigger priority. But, to be honest, it was vanity leading the way.

As I have pondered writing this, I have had a range of thoughts. Like a business cycle, I go up and down on peak and trough performance periods. Generally, though I have found that the good times have far outweighed the bad. In the last two years, I have not slipped back into any lengthy periods of bad eating. I have however found there to be times where I need a ?booster shot? of resolve and a renewal of good basic program skills. I drift occasionally into periods of heavier snacking and increased LC products. Most times though problems rise from eating marginally questionable foods rather than ?bad? stuff. In fact right now I know I need to get back to tracking food intake again. That technique may have been most instrumental in achieving success. Whether we like to think it or not, both carbs and calories do count.

So, where and how do I go on from here? I have most definitely determined that this WOE is most compatible with my system. I feel good, I look good, and the last time I had blood work done, it was good. I have also extended my resolve for better eating to include a new exercise program. I joined Curves and have successfully attended 3X per week since school started. I must admit that I am somewhat disappointed that I have not dropped any more weight. I would still like to hit 135. Instead, I am a couple of pounds heavier than I was during the majority of the spring and early summer of this year. But, even with that, I am at my original goal weight of 140. I don?t think I will stress over 5 pounds, but I am not going to allow myself to go any higher. I am at my panic point. It is time to get right with the plan and quit trying to push the edges of the envelope --- again.

Yesterday we had a breakfast at school. The buffet included fresh fruit and lots of sweet breads, homemade cinnamon rolls and other pastry type stuff. I stood around, drank some coffee, and eventually ate some of the fruit. Once of the coaches was making a return trip for the homemade sweet rolls and asked if I wanted one. I told him, ?I don?t eat that stuff.? And to answer another person standing close by who wanted to know if I ?still? was eating LC, ?Why would I want to change from something that works??

Thanks to all of you who have helped me keep my resolve, and thanks to Andrea who created such a great place for us to come for friendship and support.

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Judy
Goal = <135, Current status = RIGHT ON TARGET!
Never give up. Never never never never give up -- Winston Churchill

You've got a great success story. Thank you for sharing the update. I liked your response about "Why change..?" I will have to remember that one in the future.

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Noël


Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strengths.

Judy, congratulations on sticking with it and maintaining for 2 years. Honestly, that is an awesome achievement. The skills associated with weight maintenance require attention to the subtleties - It's not the "breeze" we imagined it would be during the weight loss period.
You've done a great job; and I feel priviledged to have you as one of my weight maintenance buddies.

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~~~Teelbee
Back to GOAL!!!
start weight: 176/goal range: 137-134/now: 138
Reached goal in Aug. 2003 - 4rd year of maintenance.

Judy:
Congratulations!!!

Two years friend! Very very excellent. I am glad to have you as a weight maintenance buddy too! You have been more helpful than you can imagine with your sunny attitude and your compassion when I needed it. I also just love your sense of humor.

Blessings, Peg

Judy, a heartfelt congratulations on celebrating two years of LC living, and on being a positive voice both here on LCE and in your own life. Thank you for continuing to share your journey with all of us, and reminding is that this truly is a way of life. You are a success, any way you weigh it

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BC
LC Since 1998
Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

judy- i don't hang around this area all that much yet, as i'm not quite as far along, but so many of the things you talked about echoed my own experience. happy 2 years, and all the best for the rest of your lifetime! thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

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Congratulations Judy!

2 years shows you are commitmed to this way of life.

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Judy,

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, and congratulations on your success. You have discovered the secret, my friend...lc is a lifestyle, not a quick fix, and something that works. Why change it, indeed?
The best of luck on the rest of your journey, and thanks for being an important part of this great site.

{{hugs}},

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Trina

Vice-President of the Intergalactic Order of Brussels Sprouts Haters

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Judy, kudos to you!!! You're doing a magnificent job living LC. Thanks for sharing with us.

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You make it what it is - thank YOU.

Me neither.

Thank you, Judy, for sharing your journey.

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Thanks to all of you for your nice compliments. Success depends so much on support, and you have all given me what I need, when I needed it.

Oh yeah, Maggie............ I think I stole that line from you. It came from your wisdom on getting past "I can't eat that" and moving to "I don't eat that". Like I said, you have all had a hand in my success.

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Judy
Goal = <135, Current status = RIGHT ON TARGET!
Never give up. Never never never never give up -- Winston Churchill

judy.. ^5 on the 2 year anniversary... it means alot to me to be able to hear from vets that have been through it .. who take the time to CONTINUE to help us along OUR journey...
i have always been interested in what makes people successful LONG TERM in their weight loss.. good people like you who keep coming here . .. even when its been quite a long time.. are very inspiring and MOTIVATING to many of us here..
so even though i may not have said it before.. THANKS judy.. i appreciate your posting here..
much continued success !

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Judy, when I started reading your first post, I thought I was reading my own words. I'm right there with you. I especially related to the: I could sooooooooooo relate to that!!!!!

I find it quite interesting that a coach would put that poison into his body!!!

It warms my heart to know that we are all here supporting each other. How cool is this???

You are a tremendous inspiration to everyone who visits this board.

Congratulations on the 2 yrs of your LC journey and lifestyle. (We need a smilie that holds up a KUDOS sign!!!!) You're doing GREAT!!!!!!

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