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ccgirl2 · 01-05-2008, 01:59 PM

I usually post over at substance abuse, but I see people struggling here and I just wanted to tell you, you can do it. Four years ago I weighed 210 lbs and I'm 5'3". My doctor said I was on the cusp of diabetes. I went to a nutritionist who went over the food basics with me, and slowly, but surely I lost it's now 80 lbs and I've kept it off for two years.

One of the things I've noticed is I don't eat like I used to. I used to pick up food without even thinking about it; you know what I mean. Now, I only eat when I'm hungry and I always leave a little on my plate (and yeah I know about those starving children in other places, mom) but it works. I don't feel hungry or angry or dissatisfied. Once you get in the habit of eating well, it's like any other habit; you just do it without even thinking.

And trust me, I loved my food. If I can do it I have faith anyone can. Good luck everyone.

P.S. Diabetes is now out of the picture.

dave47 · 01-05-2008, 02:18 PM

Congrats CCgirl and thanks for the words of encouragement.

mikel60 · 01-05-2008, 05:07 PM

Hey ccgirl!!
Good to see you down here. Thanks for the motivational post! It can be done - although I'm struggling now. This is tougher (for me) than alcohol and other substances. Your post helps me to keep striving.
Mike

01-05-2008, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,250	Some encouragement I usually post over at substance abuse, but I see people struggling here and I just wanted to tell you, you can do it. Four years ago I weighed 210 lbs and I'm 5'3". My doctor said I was on the cusp of diabetes. I went to a nutritionist who went over the food basics with me, and slowly, but surely I lost it's now 80 lbs and I've kept it off for two years. One of the things I've noticed is I don't eat like I used to. I used to pick up food without even thinking about it; you know what I mean. Now, I only eat when I'm hungry and I always leave a little on my plate (and yeah I know about those starving children in other places, mom) but it works. I don't feel hungry or angry or dissatisfied. Once you get in the habit of eating well, it's like any other habit; you just do it without even thinking. And trust me, I loved my food. If I can do it I have faith anyone can. Good luck everyone. P.S. Diabetes is now out of the picture.

01-05-2008, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
dave47 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,446	Congrats CCgirl and thanks for the words of encouragement. __________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer.

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mikel60 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 494	Hey ccgirl!! Good to see you down here. Thanks for the motivational post! It can be done - although I'm struggling now. This is tougher (for me) than alcohol and other substances. Your post helps me to keep striving. Mike

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