Today we had one of those big retirement celebrations at my workplace. Not mine yet, I regret to say--but similar generation. Anyway, the party brought in a lot of people who used to work here, and others I seldom see.

And guess what? I racked up a LOT of those "Wow--you look great!" and "How did you get so skinny??" reactions. I ate up the compliments, which helped me NOT eat up the cake and brownies. Luckily, there were plenty of veggies, cheeses, and strawberries, too.

Never was the saying more real: Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Sometimes it takes a little drama to remind me that the lifestyle of maintenance is no less demanding (perhaps even more so!) than the discipline of losing. As I've said before, losing is a learning process as much as anything. And every time I declare myself "a low-carb eater" I'm reinforcing not a "diet" (like all those loser diets before!) but a commitment to my health and happiness for years to come.

It was fun looking my best today. I'll remember that tomorrow.

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Barb L.
Atkins since Jan 2003
Maintenance as of 4/05


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... and for many days to come, I'll bet.

I'll add to your "nothing tastes as good as thin feels." Having had an occasional nibble of some previous food choice (from time to time over the years) I can say that "nuthin' tastes quite as good as you remember it tasting" either.

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Wow, Barb - what an inspiring and rewarding day for you - wonderful! You really have done a fantastic job, and you've been on a roll here lately with meaningful and thoughtful posts, too....always a pleasure to read. Congratulations on your success - enjoy!

Sky
Atkins since 8/02
196/144/under 150

that is wonderful barb! thanks so much for sharing. I was really inspired.
Congratulations on a great victory!

barb- i really apprecaite the way that you take time out to share your positive thoughts and experiences. and i'm enjoying learning from your learning process, too.

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Barb, you are truly a inspiration! Thanks for sharing. Not only do you have arms of steel, but steely determination, too.

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Alida
5'1" ~ 59 years old
Highest weight: 165
Atkins 7/10/2004
160/126/125
RE-DO, January 2008:
167/162/135

Congrats to you and thanks for posting it. That was something I really needed to see today!

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Started Atkins-1/2/04
174 lbs at heaviest



5'0 154/136.5/130

Thanks Barb - I need to hear something like that from time to time!

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Congratulations Barb............... what a nice thing to happen. Soak it up and store it away for a day when you need to remember why sneaking a brownie is not a good idea.

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Judy
All time highest = 180, Goal = 140, Current status = RIGHT ON TARGET!
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Oh Barb! How wonderful for you!! Enjoy it, girl. You deserve every compliment that comes your way. You work so hard at it. You continue to inspire me every day! Thanks for posting your positive thoughts too. SO good to hear!

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"Live the questions and some day you will live along into the answers."
Rainer Marie Rilke

Atkins since 2003
5'8" 206.4/197/175
65 years young