So, how are y'all? Me, I'm now approx. 35% of the way to my tentative weight loss goal!

[Systematic Chaos]

It's been quite a while since I've posted either here or in Weight Loss/Maintenance with a progress update. I figured it was about time. :D

After a fall and winter of dealing with multiple head and chest colds, and other pain issues and such, I've finally started dropping from a weight plateau which was becoming frustrating to the point of depression. I broke the cycle by investing in a BodyBugg and learning that I really wasn't consuming enough calories for my metabolism to do anything more than keep me in conservation mode. By increasing my calorie intake with the help of more whole wheat pasta, Grape Nuts with low-fat soy milk, brown rice and other low fat but calorie dense options, I've begun dropping again at a very respectable pace given that I still have a lot of issues with my left leg and foot which don't lend themselves to much mobility.

My ticker chart speaks for itself:



I've said a not-so-fond farewell to 111 lbs. as of this past Sunday, and 80 of those pounds have been thanks to following the McDougall Plan, which you can read about for yourselves at www.drmcdougall.com . Today's meal plan has consisted of a nice big batch of pineapple/mushroom "fried" (no oil, just a non-stick pan) rice which my wife cooked up for us this morning. Delicious and completely guilt free!

Peace out for now.... :headbang: :fistbump: :headbang:

[supernova]

1. Congrats on your success, SC!

:applause:

That downward ticker does look nice. Hope it continues the way you want.

:D

I've kind of stalled out. Got sidetracked by a romance with someone who has atrocious eating habits :P Good thing he's so cute and kind to me. :loveya: The good news, is that he recognizes it and wants to shape up. So, I'm hoping we can merge our eating habits shortly.

[Systematic Chaos]

2. I don't mean to get hardcore with you about preaching this plan I follow...

...but I strongly urge you to just take a half hour or so, and go over to the McDougall site and really read some of the Star McDougaller stories or watch the videos from people who have won their lives back. All of the information you need to understand why starches are the way to go is on the site. You don't have to buy a single book or supplement; although books, DVDs and quite tasty convenience meals-in-a-cup are there to order if you want.

Check out some of the newsletters and recipes, and just see if even a few of the dishes there look appealing. I'm willing to bet several will. :D

[justgamma]

3. You are doing amazing!!

Keep up the great work. Never give up and never give in!

Congratulations on releasing all that weight!

[Systematic Chaos]

4. Hi justgamma! It's been a while.

More good news. Another 6 lbs. gone for Easter!

June 21, 2009 - 488 (-31 from Dec. 2007 lifetime high)
June 28 - 488 ( 0 )

July 5 - 485 ( -3 )
July 12 - 478 ( -7 )
July 19 - 476 ( -2 )
July 26 - 475 ( -1 )

August 2 - 456 ( -19 )
August 9 - 449 ( -7 )
August 16 - 454 ( +5 )
August 23 - 444 ( -10 )
August 30 - 449 ( +5 )

September 6 - 443 ( -6 )
September 13 - 442 ( -1 )
September 20 - 441 ( -1 )
September 27 - 440 ( -1 )

October 4 - 441 ( +1 )
October 11 - 435 ( -6 )
October 18 - 437 ( +2 )
October 25 - 436 ( -1 )

November 1 - 433 ( -3 )
November 8 - 439 ( +6 )
November 15 - 434 ( -5 )
November 22 - 434 ( 0 )
November 29 - 435 ( +1 )

December 6 - 437 ( +2 )
December 13 - 436 ( -1 )
December 20 - 437 ( +1 )
December 27 - 432 ( -5 )

January 3, 2010 - 436 ( +4 )
January 10 - 431 ( -5 )
January 17 - 434 ( +3 )
January 24 - 432 ( -2 )
January 31 - 425 ( -7 )

February 7 - DNW
February 14 - DNW
February 21 - DNW
February 28 - DNW

March 7 - DNW
March 14 - 413 ( -12 )
March 21 - DNW
March 28 - 408 ( -5 )

April 4 - 402 ( -6 )

DNW = Did Not Weigh

:woohoo: