Alex -

I think that's what my doc was getting at when he said 3 months on, 3 months off. The first 3 months kicked butt - I lost 52 pounds. During the off time I kept my exercize regimine (swimming/walking) and didn't gain back a pound - but I ate everything I wanted. No holding back. I went back ON but had to drop the swimming (cold weather) and still did the walking (about 3 miles with my sis in 4 times a week), stuck to the "plan" like glue and nada. I lost a dozen pounds but that was IT. It just stopped.

I think my metabolism was like "oh wait - we tried this before" - lol I kinda wish I hadn't gone off after 3 months - maybe the loss would have kept up. It's tough for me because walking/swimming are my only exercize options due to some back surgeries, etc. I still haven't gained any back - but the loss is on hiatus. Hoping the pool warms up soon - summer's coming - maybe that was the real trick! :)

Like you said forest, ITS WORKING!

many diet experts say that you shouldn't bother weighing yourself because it gives you a false impression of your success/failure and that the true way to tell if you are succeeding is

a) the waist band of your clothes
B) your energy levels (a feeling of flowing energy through your body)
c) your mood (ie, irritability gone)
d) your mental capacity to concentrate longer and think clearler

the least important measure of your success is how much weight you actually lose, this part follows naturally if you are achieving the rest of the objectives which feel way better than simply losing weight.

get ready (or maybe its already happened) for that first morning where you wake up, stretch, *smile* and jump out of bed.

B) is supposed to be b )

HOLY SHIT

getting dressed to go out to dinner with Serge and LL and i put on a size 34 pants!!!!!
jeans no less!!!!

wooohooo i was almost ready to go to a size 38 before the diet

:gbounce: :cdance: :bjump: :bwave: :bdance: :salute: :okthumb:

Forest,
you are the man!
I'm sure you be 36 after the dinner
;-)))

I bought your favorit beer!
;-)))

Colin

you must be fucking psycic

15.5 lbs

:bdance: :bwave: :bjump: :cdance: :salute:

30 days and didnt exercise once

well unless you call the backseat vid exercise

:yowsa: :biglaugh: :salute:

Good job!

Living in the country on a farm will take it off you too. If you are looking for a way to shed those last extra pounds, come out and I'll put you to work. I'm even getting muscles. Once I get horses it'll be even better.

I'm just a fucking goddess cowgirl- yeehaw!

Excellent news Forest! I knew you could do it!

I did my own weight loss for the same time. I cut out for the past 3 weeks, all Fast food. I still drink soda, but will be cutting that out soon. I have limited myself portion wise and will stop eating once I feel I am full. I used to have a problem with this, and would eat everything in site. Serge can attest to this, as I almost ate a Sushi place out of business.

For excercise, it's been grappling and walking. I try to walk a mile every day. I take a one hour class of almost non stop Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and when we get the chance, 1 to 2 times a week at home for about 30 minutes. We are increasing the home rolling hopefully more now that my back is getting used to the pain involved with submissions. My endurance level has litreally jumped through the roof. I couldn't last more than 3 minutes rolling with a partner, now not a problem for the whole class.

I came down to Los Angeles withing 260lbs. I know weigh in at 247lbs! I have definition in my leg muscles! I'm picking my girl from the airport in about 2 hours, and am waiting for her to go gaga over the new lean look. =o)

you lean mean porn machine

:wnw: :salute:

Hollly SHIT

I just a little "oprano" research and my Fat thread has the most views of any thread on Oprano

HAHAHAHAHAH

Is that a Good thing?

:biglaugh: :salute:

Awesome job Forest!!

You are an inspiration to meeeeeeeeee.....well, as soon as this kid pops you will be...hehe

Well done!

:rokk:

gigi

Thanx,

pop that kid and get on the tread mill!!!

You Gooo Girl!!

:agrin:

So Forest, this is still with Atkin's correct??

BTW, I heard on the news today that Dr. Atkins slipped and fell today hitting his head and he is in hospital in critical condition.....weird....

yes atkins

has been verry easy for me

:bdance: :salute:

keep up the good work Forest...
so you can make ANOTHER video for me...


here's a couple questions for everyone:

what has been the hardest for you to give up (or reduce):
carbs or sugar ??

and...

what are:
your favorite low-to-no carb snacks ??
your favorite low-to-no sugar snacks ??
your favorite protein meals and/or snacks ??

how much more do each of you still want to lose ??

what's the single most tempting food item you have to deal with ??

another reason water is SO important... it helps carry that fat
out of your system as a waste product... after-all fat doesn't evaporate...
it has to be flushed out in waste products... the extra water will also
help your skin look younger... have more moisture and help your skin
with elasticity - so as you lose weight you won't have terribly saggy skin...

good luck to everyone and congrats on caring enough about yourselves
to do something good for YOU...


be forewarned though... when I am able to get to my first ever webmaster
gathering (and I think that will be the Fla. - Aug. 03 event)... I will be
going around and checking you all out... seeing if I can pinch and inch
here and there (in addition to shaking your hands and saying Hello of
course...) - - - at least that sounds like a good excuse for me to
feel-you-all up.... LOL !!!! :D

~Bell

what has been the hardest for you to give up (or reduce):
carbs or sugar ??
SUGAR!!!!!
god damn sugar!!


your favorite low-to-no carb snacks ??
wheat free health bars


your favorite low-to-no sugar snacks ??
fruit - bananas, strawberries, natural sugars to eliminate cravings

your favorite protein meals and/or snacks ??
peanuts (mmmm cashews)

how much more do each of you still want to lose ??
none

what's the single most tempting food item you have to deal with ??
chocolate ;-(

so how was the diet?

BELL

Ice cream bar none

hagenDaz cookies and cream (i cheated lat night) LOL

This has been a verry easy diet for me.

I foud a sugar free Lowcarb baker in that area with bagels and bread and muffins and CHEESE CAKE!!!!!

all low carb and sugar free

Thank God

my goal weight I havent really set 1 but somewhere btwn 180-190