I reached the halfway point! Thanks to everyone for your support!

I weighed 181.4 lbs this morning, down from 218 lbs in February.  I've lost 36.6 and I have 36.4 left to lose.

I really couldn't have done this on my own.  My CC family have always been there for me.  Late at night when my cravings start, I log on and read some motivational forum topic and it gets me through the night.  I've learned so much from this website and just want to thank you all!

Yay for you.... well done.

I am halfway too - have lost 21kg (46lbs) 21 to go!

great isn't it? Does seem so hard to do that again...

Congrats... that's awesome!

Congradulations!! Good job!!

that is absolutely fantastic congratulations!  I just joined this site myself, seeing stories like yours is very motivating keep up the good work!

Well done on such a great weight loss so far.

This is the sort of story that is keeping me on the straight and narrow - keep up the good work! Lol

Great work!  Looks like you know how to do this now, so keep it up, girl!  Way to go!

Hey congrats! I'm in the exact same position. I was 222 and started 3-23-09 and i am down to 182. This website has really been such a great help for me.

I feel like my weight loss has slowed down and i am trying to find a way to kick it up again. I'm starting a fitness intensive this week and I am going to do circuit training in the morning and then hit the gym after work. for at least 5 days. Are there any diet plans that i can use to change my pace? Specific diet plans that can confuse my system into losing more weight again? Im so scared of plateaus.

Daleenas, congratulations!!

I'd suggest a high protein diet, with carbs limited to lots of good veggies like broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and fruits to include apples.  If you can get a good protein powder to make a smoothie for one of your meals a day, that would be good too.  And limit your fats to olive oil, avocados, nuts like almonds (limited amounts!).  It's basically the Zone Diet, which I'm finding to be fantastic for cutting down the cravings and desire to eat too much which happens when you're eating too many sugars, fats, and simple carbs.  (IN other words, don't just restrict calories; instead, keep your calorie count low but with a good balance of proteins, non-animal fats, and complex carbs (those veggies and fruits).

A GREAT breakfast is steel-cut oatmeal with protein powder and fruit like blueberries or strawberries.

Good luck!!!

Joyce

Daleenas, Congratulations on your weight loss! I am going to try and read some of the motivational forums to keep me on track.  Great idea!

Thanks Jhamilto50 I will def decrease my carbs and increase my protein- great tip.

DawnD150 this website is a great tool good luck!

You are so welcome!  Be sure to keep us posted on your progress. :)