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10-04-2013, 10:10 AM
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#1
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 475
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One Year Ago Today...
One year ago today, I started IP and was lost, desperate, nervous, hopeful, and excited all at the same time. My weight was out of control...I did not even recognize the person I saw in the mirror not to mention my weight had impacted my self-esteem tremendously.
I found TFC, read, posted, lurked, posted, read, and read some more. It was a very hard journey for me...emotionally coming to terms with why I used food to soothe and how to cope without it.
There were weeks of big losses, days when the scale didn't budge, and the challenges of staying OP BUT I did it!
One year ago today I started at 172lbs...today I weight 132. December will celebrate my year of maintainence (with a few days of Phase 1 and a recent two week reboot).
I am looking forward to December and 1 year maintaining because I am healthier, stronger (physically and emotionally!!!!) and feel like I have finally put myself on the list of priorities and taken care of me.
A year ago today, and the chaallenging weeks that ensued were tough but worth it. In fact, there are better than worth it (whatever you call that).
Wishing I could go back to that day last year, give myself a hug, and instill the confidence I have now that IP would work and to trust the process. I was so fearful of another failure.
Point is...IP worked for me...it saved a hopeful person desperate for change.
Everyone who is OP now, think about one year from today seeing your old self and knowing that this journey you are on will be worth it and then some.
Have a happy Friday everyone!
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10-04-2013, 10:32 AM
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#2
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support, not criticism
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: It's Canada Baby!
Posts: 64
S/C/G: 219/187.6/140
Height: 5'4"
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Your story is very inspiring!
Congratulations on making your goal, maintaining it, and learning to make yourself a priority!!
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10-04-2013, 10:36 AM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,341
S/C/G: 187+hi/177.7start IP/109/112.7
Height: 4'10"
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Wow!!
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Originally Posted by eandc2006
One year ago today, I started IP and was lost, desperate, nervous, hopeful, and excited all at the same time. My weight was out of control...I did not even recognize the person I saw in the mirror not to mention my weight had impacted my self-esteem tremendously.
I found TFC, read, posted, lurked, posted, read, and read some more. It was a very hard journey for me...emotionally coming to terms with why I used food to soothe and how to cope without it.
There were weeks of big losses, days when the scale didn't budge, and the challenges of staying OP BUT I did it!
One year ago today I started at 172lbs...today I weight 132. December will celebrate my year of maintainence (with a few days of Phase 1 and a recent two week reboot).
I am looking forward to December and 1 year maintaining because I am healthier, stronger (physically and emotionally!!!!) and feel like I have finally put myself on the list of priorities and taken care of me.
A year ago today, and the chaallenging weeks that ensued were tough but worth it. In fact, there are better than worth it (whatever you call that).
Wishing I could go back to that day last year, give myself a hug, and instill the confidence I have now that IP would work and to trust the process. I was so fearful of another failure.
Point is...IP worked for me...it saved a hopeful person desperate for change.
Everyone who is OP now, think about one year from today seeing your old self and knowing that this journey you are on will be worth it and then some.
Have a happy Friday everyone!
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Congrats! Thanx for taking time to verbalize this...esp the self appreciation piece. Everyone who has started this journey should recognize how important that is.
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10-04-2013, 11:04 AM
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IP Start: 05/16/13
Join Date: May 2013
Location: San Francisco CA
Posts: 581
S/C/G: 215.8/140.3/145
Height: 5'5"
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Congrats - and yes, thank you!
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10-04-2013, 12:46 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 286
S/C/G: 186.6/126.8/125
Height: 5'5"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eandc2006
One year ago today, I started IP and was lost, desperate, nervous, hopeful, and excited all at the same time. My weight was out of control...I did not even recognize the person I saw in the mirror not to mention my weight had impacted my self-esteem tremendously.
I found TFC, read, posted, lurked, posted, read, and read some more. It was a very hard journey for me...emotionally coming to terms with why I used food to soothe and how to cope without it.
There were weeks of big losses, days when the scale didn't budge, and the challenges of staying OP BUT I did it!
One year ago today I started at 172lbs...today I weight 132. December will celebrate my year of maintainence (with a few days of Phase 1 and a recent two week reboot).
I am looking forward to December and 1 year maintaining because I am healthier, stronger (physically and emotionally!!!!) and feel like I have finally put myself on the list of priorities and taken care of me.
A year ago today, and the chaallenging weeks that ensued were tough but worth it. In fact, there are better than worth it (whatever you call that).
Wishing I could go back to that day last year, give myself a hug, and instill the confidence I have now that IP would work and to trust the process. I was so fearful of another failure.
Point is...IP worked for me...it saved a hopeful person desperate for change.
Everyone who is OP now, think about one year from today seeing your old self and knowing that this journey you are on will be worth it and then some.
Have a happy Friday everyone!
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Congrats on one year of maintenance! I'll be posting something similar to this on October 12th! I can't believe it's been a year already! I love the self appreciation piece.
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10-04-2013, 12:52 PM
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#6
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OMW to a brand new me!
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 1,036
S/C/G: 312/seeticker/135
Height: 5'1"
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You story is inspiring, regardless of the weight loss journey we are all on.
I think we need to take your words, and apply it to ourselves. Heck I know I do.
Good job! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
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10-04-2013, 01:11 PM
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#7
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Started IP 03/06/2013
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SK, Canada
Posts: 156
S/C/G: 198.8/145/145
Height: 5'8"
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What a great narrative! Such an excellent reminder to all of us to remember how far we've come, no matter where we are on the plan right now.
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10-04-2013, 01:29 PM
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#8
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Joined IP July 25, 2013
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Washington....the state, not the Capitol
Posts: 316
Height: 5'9"
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This is awesome. Maintenance is so scary to me, and your story gave me hope that it is possible. I cringe everytime someone posts about how they lost a bunch of weight on IP only to gain it back within a few months. I don't want to be that person. Your story inspires me.
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10-04-2013, 09:11 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 282
S/C/G: 177.6/165.4/140
Height: 5'5''
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You are truly amazing... And even more amazing that you have maintained and not gained it back like so many of us have!
Congrats to you and thanks for sharing
Really helps us all
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10-04-2013, 09:24 PM
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#10
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 98
S/C/G: 214.4/170/165
Height: 5'6"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eandc2006
Everyone who is OP now, think about one year from today seeing your old self and knowing that this journey you are on will be worth it and then some.
Have a happy Friday everyone!
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Well said, and will do!! Happy for you!!!
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10-04-2013, 10:24 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 116
S/C/G: 199.5/ticker/135
Height: 5'5"
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Thank you for the post. I am inspired by your words.
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10-04-2013, 10:41 PM
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#12
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 15
S/C/G: S/C/G 202/190.2/150
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I so much like this post!
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10-05-2013, 02:23 AM
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#13
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On plan since June 23/13
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 288
S/C/G: 197/153/150
Height: 5'3"
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Happy 1st anniversary. I am so looking forward to be able to post results as great as yours!
Inspiring!
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10-05-2013, 07:08 AM
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#14
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 42
S/C/G: 190/162/140
Height: 5'5
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Your post was just what I needed to read this morning. I've been feeling a bit sorry for myself lately. Then I remind myself that it's just food. There are so many other things to enjoy in life! Sometimes looking a the big picture can be so daunting! I try to take it one day at a time and seek motivation and confidence from those like you who have been there and done it! Congratulations on your success! Thanks for giving me something to strive for!
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10-05-2013, 07:32 AM
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#15
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Started IP 6-5-13
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 257
S/C/G: 211.4/154.0/155
Height: 5'7 and a half!
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Thanks for the inspirational post and congrats on one year.
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