In '95 (sounds so long ago) I had a stroke. It affected my right side motor functions. I packed on over 200 lbs by 2002, for a total of 400 lbs. I started cutting back on portion sizes and cut way down in carbs. I would eat 6 small meals a day. I have lost the the 200 lbs and kept it off. I have weighed 205 for over 10 years and eat what I like, just smaller portions.
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Good job on loosing the weight, GREAT job of maintaining. That is the hardest part, keeping it off long term.
I am committed to keeping it off this time as it is a health issue that pushed me to lose so gaining it back will return things to as they were. I did take 6 months off from dieting but did maintain, even through the holidays. It is not "easy" and will require things I was not committed to doing in the past, like checking weight every day and if more than a couple pounds creep back, spend a few days cutting back again. Since I did hold my own for 6 months, I know I can do it, just have to remain committed to it.
DotLewis
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July 8, 2018
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Congratulations! That's AMAZING! I lost my 75# the opposite way... not by managing how much, but by paying close attention to what I ate. That management takes place at the store instead of the plate. Sticking to just healthy veggies and salads and avoiding red meat and processed foods I can eat a dump-truck (but I usually don't) and still lose or not gain weight. I also avoid all the carcinogens and other toxic "foods" that way.
mtnhome
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July 7, 2018
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Well done for getting the weight off and keeping it off. Are you finding it hard, that you have joined this group?
CeliaVL
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July 7, 2018
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No, not even,
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