SIO, I feel very comfortable in a 4 in misses or a 5 in Jr. miss. My trouble is that I lost so much from hips and thighs that once I have my clothes on for a couple hrs. I get the saggy butt thing going on.. June 24th will be my 1 yr. anniversary since starting Atkins, hoping to be at goal, but last few lbs. are being extra stubborn. Oh well, it doesn't matter when they come off as long as they do. I plan to maintain my weight. I have only been having 25 carbs for last 6 months and will go up to 30 for a few weeks and see how that works. If I keep losing, I'll slowly go up 5 carbs at a time every couple of weeks. I seem to be very sensitive to carbs and can't handle many. I don't feel skinny but everyone tells me I am. I still am surprised when I get dressed everyday and my clothes look so small, I wouldnt' think I could ever wear them. I don't feel as big as I was, just feel like I am average-sized. Most people are very complimentary and many tell me that I shouldn't lose anymore. Some family members are jealous, of course. I have allowed some fruit from the start. I don't eat the recommended fats daily, so all my carbs come from fruit and veggies. I don't eat bread at all. The only really higher carb food I have added so far is Oats and the fiber helps so much. Plan to eventually add Yams after I hit goal. I think maintaining my weight will be a constant struggle and something I will have to watch. I plan to continue to write my food down daily, like I have doing. Exercise at least 1 1/2 mile walking 4-5 times a week. Drink my water. Don't see maintenance as any easier than losing the weight was. As for my clothes size, I didn't expect to be able to wear that small either, I figured at goal that I would wear a 7 or 8.Good luck to you and thanks for noticing my progress, it makes me feel good to see someone notices. As for the pic's , I plan to post new ones when I hit goal. Last current one of me was at 161 lbs. I think and just a shot with the web cam.
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