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Jubilee wrote:I haven't journalled in a long, long time, but I'm hoping that it will help me to do so now. SO, here goes...
I have lost 15 pounds by McDougalling since Christmas but I really struggle with this woe and seem to start and re-start again and again. I have no doubt that this is the best diet for me but somehow it's still always a struggle. Coming to this board for every day really helps, so thank you all for being a voice of encouragement.
Since Christmas I've also gotten rid of a mucous-y throat every morning, and arthritis pain in my fingers, so there have been positive changes already, and I'm thankful.
I've been McDougalling since my kidney surgery last May. (Actually, I also did this in 2001 with great success, when my whole family was doing it together. They lost interest, and eventually I gave up). So, this time I was going about 75% successful from May thru July, then doing really well (95%) Aug, and part of Sept. where I got my weight down to 183 from 204. Then my family (3 adults) presented me with a birthday gift- a whole bag of "healthy" junk food. I was so deflated and had a hard time being grateful for their gift that hurt my feelings- and my weight. I triggered a complete break from the program and by Christmas I was back to 197. I know it's not their fault what goes into my mouth, but I really struggle with doing this in a fairly unsupportive environment, but it is what it is, and I have to get past that too.
On Dec. 27, I buckled down again, and by the end of Jan. was at 183 again. Then I took a 10-day road trip in Jan., eating every meal with friends and relatives in their homes, and gained back 5 pounds. And that triggered another break that lasted almost 3 weeks, so thankfully not as long as the Sep. one. What is it about 183?? I seem to hit it like a trampoline! Finally!!, today my weight was 182, the lowest I've been in 3 years. I only record my weight on Mondays, so I hope it's still there by then.
My next milestone is 178 which is where I was in 2008. Little steps, I know. But that gives me something to celebrate sooner.
Anyhow, that's a snapshot of where I am, and where I've been recently. Thank the dear Lord for that 182, and I hope to be seeing a lot lower numbers than that in the near future!
Blessings,
Jubilee
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