12 weeks out....the 50 lb mark! what I am learning.....

[jjmcrash218 94]

Finally 12 weeks (sleeved 1/20/15) in I have hit 50 lbs lost! Major changes mostly in three areas now.

First, Clothes.... If i wear my fat clothes i look like a pile of laundry.....lol

I have gone from a snug XXL shirt and a tight 40waist to a large shirt and 36waist jeans!!

Secondly is learning how my new stomach actually works and what it is telling me.....actually eating when I am hungry! I have not been counting calories or Protein lately (just once a week ill catalog foods to make sure i'm on track), and just eating the right foods (yes some of the same foods) but not cheating a bite of this and that. This is making the weight-loss much easier. The process of learning how to eat is very important. For example....going out to eat. I order a meal with a good source of protein...lets say steak. I know by the size of my stomach will only allow say 3-4 oz of the meat, maybe a bite or two of the potato and vegetable (for fiber). I also know that I am getting at least one more meal maybe 2 in leftovers for the next few days so I kinda divide it up that way. At home what helps is small salad plates (6") It stops me from putting the "eyes bigger than belly" portion that I may attempt to eat....

Also....I cannot stress the importance of one miracle food to sleevers FAT FREE COTTAGE CHEESE!!! It is so packed with Protein I try to have some as my side at every meal.....It puts me way over the 60-80g of protein every day....actually makes counting protein a waste of time, because 1/2 cup at every meal gives you (13x3) 39g of protein right there. It's real easy from there!

Third is exercise....walking 10,000 steps a day.... which includes a dedicated 45minute walk in addition to normal everyday walking has been attainable, easy and actually fun. Every pound I lose makes it easier to walk faster and further....

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Awesome progress!!! And great lessons learned! Congratulations and good luck on your journey!!

[OneDollarBill 371]

Congrats! I too hit the 50lb mark this morning. It's been a fun and challenging time.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

50 lbs lost!

@@jjmcrash218

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great feeling to be a loser!!!

"If i wear my fat clothes i look like a pile of laundry.....lol"

clothes NSV's are the best

being successful learning and doing all the food "rules"

only eating when hungry

eating smaller/proper portions

walking lots

listening to your tummy

you are aces

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

@@OneDollarBill I didn't forget about you

congrats on losing 50 lbs too

you are pretty great yourself

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

Sounds like you are doing great. Keep it up.