Hi there! This is me. I have lost 125 pounds to date.
I still have a heck of a lot more to go, but it feels so amazing to not have to worry about things like waking up with a sore back or twisting my ankle due to excessive weight.
I can work at my desk for hours with no problems, and I get buggy now, which is nice since I have the energy to be physically antsy.
I can even sit in the back seat of a car and I fit into the seat belt, which, as many of us who have lost a lot or who have a lot left to go (keep working at it!), that’s a major accomplishment!
Of course, losing weight isn’t easy, but it’s great having a job because I’m out of the house and focused on things other than just food. As well, ever since I ditched my perfectionist leanings, even when I stall, I still keep going because I love the way I feel.
When I work from home, I tend to snack more. When I have to go into work, I have to cook before I leave the house, but it ensures I have something enjoy later for lunch. I pack bento these days and have three boxes! And I have to say I much prefer going into the office, not just because it’s helping me lose weight but just because it makes my job a lot easier. I know a lot of people would disagree with this, especially those younger employees who love working in the comfort of their own home. I suppose it suits some people. As long as people have a good internet connection, such as one of these midco internet plans, they should be able to work from home with few problems. I, personally, prefer being in the office, but I can see why some people prefer being at home.
I mean when I go to the office, I can store documents in the confidential filing cabinets with ease, and can take them out when I need to. I can’t do that at home. But then some days I don’t even need these documents and I can just work with ease. It really just depends on what needs doing. But at least the good news is, I’m losing weight!
I’ll share pictures of those soon, along with more pictures of my cubicle (I told you I was going to share fluffy stuff)….
I love working because it’s always something new and exciting every day, and I get to exercise my creative self (even if my physical self laughs at the prospect of doing anything that breaks an actual sweat). Maybe I’ll share some of what I’m working on eventually! But only if you’re interested.
I am so happy for you, Jamie! Congrats on all of your hard work! *HUGS*
Thanks so much! It felt pretty cool to be able to wear some super cute clothes to work. I am so psyched!
You're just a neat little package of amazingness.
Hot stuff!! I have a confession, when you commented about being a 6x at one time and now 1x is too big I didn't really know what that meant. The other day I was out thrifting and found a 6x blouse. HOLY MOLEY WOMAN!!!! I stood there stunned thinking about how much you have accomplished. I've always loved your attitude and we have a lot of the same geeky likes but hell bell's you rock hard!
YOU are an inspiration to me – and to lots of people! YOU rock rock rock!
You look great – – your are an inspiration to all of us — thanks for sharing !!
Better late than never CleoC, I am amazed and thrilled for you, big congrats. Have been enjoying your recipes for several years but just found this site. I've dumped 50#, 5.5 years on low carb, feel great, finally, at 70 y/o!
It's September 2014 and I just wanted to encourage you to continue until you're totally happy with your health and appearance! AND, once you "achieve" that "goal," realize that it's not even then time to let your guard down, EVER….at least not for any length of time.
My wife and I are on Atkins now, for the last time, and hopefully we can continue indefinitely this time, without interruption. She's been consistently losing about 1.6 lbs/week and about the same for me more or less. When younger I used to be more athletic and burned many calories that way (in other words, you can "eat whatever you want"). That is no longer the case, I'm very limited in physical exercise these days so diet/low carb is about the only way I have left, to control my weight and gradually reduce to ideal body composition.
I heartily recommend to you the Eades' book, Protein Power, as it explains much that the Atkins literature does not. Especially if you're struggling at this point to maintain weight loss and to stay on track. Also, I suggest to you that you do an individual study on the history of SUGAR. It really is not food, regardless of what the big "food" corporations tell us. And most of humankind's physical ills (obesity, heart disease, weight-induced arthritis) can be traced to the ever-increasing ubiquitousness of sugar, sugar everywhere in all its forms in every food imaginable.
And if it's not a food, then we should not eat it….duh. No need to be a purist, but I for one just can't afford the calories anymore not to mention the way it triggers the insulin/glucagon imbalance inside my body. That piece of cake just isn't worth it anymore.
This is also a great thing to teach your kids as they grow up even though all of society will look at them funny for not going along with the program, but what the heck.
Anyway, best of luck to you in the continued loss of the excess bodyfat you no longer want, remember, use whatever tools are available (such as the Power Protein book in addition to Atkins, and the personal research on the non-food sugar and how that may influence your thinking and determination to succeed), and please do not "stop" and revert once you finally achieve your ultimate "goal." Continue to watch the scale and when you hit the 5 pound increase level, it's time to go back…..don't let the weight creep back on!
Thanks for your encouragement to everybody. And BTW, we're very jealous that you live in Denver!!!! We would love to live anywhere in Colorado but I couldn't find work there so we had to move out of state.
AWESOME! Thanks for the inspiration! Just found your blog. I have over 150 to lose. So far I am at about 12 – but plugging along.. Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing that you lost so much weight. and you look very fit after this. It is very hard to lose weight after once its increased. people are trying different type of diet plans and exercises to eliminate extra weight. will you tell me honestly what did you tried to lose your weight. here is something which can i think work
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Jamie! Congratulations!!! I'm a long-time fan who faded off, and was just back on your website, wondering how you were doing! I'm at my biggest ever (sad face), but I'm ready to get started. You look fab – so young!!! Keep up the good work!!!