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Old 08-08-2011, 10:33 PM   #1  
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Default FINALLY! A Small bit of Success!

I've been here off and on for the past year or so - lots of lurking because I was just so frustrated at my lack of progress. Low calorie, low fat, constant exercise just wasn't working for me so I felt like a big old failure.

Finally, I found something that seems to work for me. I've been low carbing since the end of May and I've lost over 40 pounds!!! I know that might not seem like much but I've NEVER lost over 40 pounds in my life!!!

I can't tell much of a difference visually but my clothes are definitely fitting better and I'm fitting into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for years.
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:38 PM   #2  
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Not seem like much? I can't imagine anyone thinking losing 40 lbs. isn't much! Heck it's awesome! A great big congrats to you! Finding what works for you is absolutely awesome! You have much to be proud of! Woohoooo!!!!
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:42 PM   #3  
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40 lbs is awesome! Congrats
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:54 PM   #4  
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WAHOOOOO!!! Congrats!!! SO glad you found something that works for you! 40lbs is amazing! Keep it up!
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Old 08-09-2011, 01:14 AM   #5  
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40 lbs is great!!! I just hit 40 lbs lost too, and I know how much work it takes! Kudos to you, keep it up =)
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Old 08-09-2011, 02:56 AM   #6  
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Way to go!!!
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That's terrific! I also find it much easier to lose weight when I eat low carb. Congratulations!
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:02 AM   #8  
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That is no small bit of success.
IT'S HUGE!!
Way to go.
You've got this.
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Old 08-09-2011, 01:22 PM   #9  
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That is AWESOME! You're doing so great, keep it up! And I'm so happy for you, that you found something that works!
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Old 08-09-2011, 03:20 PM   #10  
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Default congratulations!

that's amazing! I do find that cutting carbs speeds weight loss up for me, but I can never cut them out of more than one meal a day.

How much more are you looking to lose?
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Old 08-09-2011, 06:40 PM   #11  
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Awesome!!! Yahooo!!
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:25 PM   #12  
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Wow! Thanks for all the support!!! It's been a busy week so I haven't been able to check it but what a boost to come and find all this support waiting for me.

Sally15: Ultimately I'm looking to get down to about 150 or so but we'll see how it goes. In the meantime I'm setting smaller goals so I don't get overwhelmed.
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:18 PM   #13  
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40 lbs is HUGE!!! Great work!! You have every right to be thrilled - keep it up!!
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Old 08-12-2011, 09:25 PM   #14  
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40 lbs is a major loss! Congrats!
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Old 08-12-2011, 09:28 PM   #15  
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Great Job that is Awesome!!! I am so happy for you keep it up.
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