Glenda -

One pound a week is better than staying at the same weight like I
have been! You have to consider that at some point your body has to
slow down! You don't have that much left to lose so your body won't
continue to "dump" 3 or more lbs a week. It's not possible and also
it's not healthy. Your body has time to adjust and that decreases the
chances of you gaining the weight back again.

Remember - you want this weight to go away and never come back! If it
takes longer then no biggie. That's the attitude you have to have.

Also for the record - you look wonderful! Enjoy the process and focus
on what you've accomplished so far. That's what I've done and it's
been so much more rewarding!I'm content with where I'm at with my
weight loss journey. Sure, I still want to lose more and I have goals
but if I stayed at this weight I would be at peace with it.

The funny thing is I have been saying this for a few weeks now and I
went shopping yesterday and when I went to try on size 12 I was
swimming in it! Then when I went to try on some of the size 10's they
were too large too! It turns out I could actually fit into a few size
8's! Shocked the you know what out of me!!! Why? Because I haven't
lost any more weight but I have continued to lose inches!

Imagine my surprise! This was just yesterday! Some of the 10's fit
perfectly but for most I had a bit of wiggle room and some were even
down right lose! That's what I focus on because guess what? My weight
has not changed much!

TO EVERYONE ON THIS BOARD!!!!!

Take the focus off of the scale ladies and focus more on how you FEEL
& how you LOOK! And most importantly - Enjoy the process! It will
happen if you remain committed and stay focused!

Hugs & Kisses!
Pam

--- In learn2lose@yahoogroups.com, "jimandglendalevinsky"
<jimandglendalevinsky@...> wrote:
>
> I have been. I havent gained but losing a pound here and a pound
> there really gets old. I know that sounds selfish, but I cant help
> it. I know, I know, its better that gaining. Im having trouble
> getting enough protein. I hate anything from a cow. I mostly eat
> Chicken. I think I have started to grow feathers. LOL! I hate
> eggs too. I promised Dr. C that I would try to eat 2 hard boiled
> eggs in the mornings, if I dont have to eat the yolk. I just cant
> make myself eat that. Thats gross!
> He laughs at me cause Im such a picky eater. People wonder how I
> ever got fat when there are so many things I wont eat. Well the
few
> things I do eat, I just ate huge amounts of. Not anymore of
> course. I do like the new protein cookies that he carries. I cant
> do shakes of any kind. Lets talk about soy, YUCK! I can smell soy
> in a vacuum sealed bag. LOL! I think this whole lack of protein
> thing is why I have been in a losing slump. Im gonna hit the
> grocery store tomorrow and stock up on eggs, low fat string cheese,
> apples (no protein but a good snack)and whatever else I can find
> thats hign in protein, low in calories, carbs, and fat.
> I think Im just anxious to get to the end on this. I need to
> realize that I didnt gain this weight overnight, Im sure not going
> to lose it that way. Ive gone from a very tight size 24 to a 14/16
> and Im very happy. I never thought I would ever see that again.
> One more size and Ill never have to shop and Lane Bryant ever
> again. Thats going to be weird. I even lost a shoe size. Of all
> the places to lose it that wasnt my 1st choice.
> Well I have babbled long enough. Thanks for listening.
>