Thought I would post here again since a kind DUer gave me a

[Rainbowreflect]

STAR. I have not been able to post for awhile due to no money to donate.
But I thought I would update everyone on my progress as I have been continuing to read here.
As of last week I have lost......

85 lbs!!!

Eating healthier foods, smaller portions and exercising like a crazy women works.

I still want to lose some more, but my life has changed so much in the last 18 months.

[Longhorn]

1. Wow, that's pretty impressive!

You'll have to share some of your "tricks of the trade" that helped you reach this amazing milestone! Congratulations! :yourock:

[Rainbowreflect]

2. The two biggest "tricks" for me are....

write down everything you eat, everything & exercise at least 6 days a week.
Trust me, I am not perfect, but these are my goals.

[auntAgonist]

3. It's great to have you back here again ... and ...

WOW :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

Losing 85lbs is no easy thing, CONGRATULATIONS!

It's sure nice of folks to donate on our behalf. I lost my star a while back and out of the blue I received another from an anonymous DUer.

How long has it taken you to lose the 85lbs and how much more would you like to lose?

aA

[Rainbowreflect]

6. It's took me about a year and a half.

Slow, but steady. I would like to lose another 20, I think, but as much as I am exercising, I'm not sure. I will just go by how I look and feel.

[Broken_Hero]

4. Congratulations on your hard work!

:thumbsup: :toast: And don't worry, the brews I serve are always fat free/calorie free...:D

[maddezmom]

5. WOW

Congrats :hug:

[AlCzervik]

7. Congratulations! that is quite an achievement.

it's taken me almost 3 years to lose 90 pounds, i swear i am the slowest weight loser ever but i'm glad it's taken this long because i've actually gotten used to my new life style.

[Rainbowreflect]

8. Congrats to you.

You are right about slow weight loss being the best way to keep weight off.

[lavenderdiva]

9. WooHOO! 85lbs! that's amazing!

I'm so glad you have joined our group and have shared your story. Did it take you 18 months to lose the 85 lbs? Can you share a bit more about how you became the new you?

[Rainbowreflect]

11. Portion control, clean eating, and exercising almost every day.

This morning I worked out for two and a half hours. Cardio, Back & leg weights, abs, and yoga.
I then had an egg white omelet with veggies and soy cheese. Had a snack of fresh fruit mid morning.
For lunch my husband made an incredibly yummy chicken dish with tons of garlic, onions and peppers with a side of mixed veggies. (I think I need to brush my teeth again)
I think I will do another workout this afternoon because I am going to a baseball game tonight and I really want a beer.
It took my just over 18 months to get here. When I first started I could only do about 10 mins of kick boxing and I wanted to die. Now I have no problem doing an hour.
I think the most important thing is you cannot change everything at once, you have to make small steps every day and forgive yourself when you slip (because we all slip).

[Historic NY]

10. Great progess, I've been on a relearning excercise too......

smaller portions, 6 small meals 200 cal each ,cut back on drinking, switched to splenda from sugar and the weight starting dropping faster. On the 20th it will be a year for me and I'm 115 lbs.lighter. I walk on the treadmill mostly everyday, its got to the point when I don't I feel like crap. I could only do 22 minutes or so in the beginning and now I can go 2hrs. I try to do at least 5 miles (10000) steps daily.

So don't give up or give in. My life went upside down and then I decided to take charge.