markdodgehome's Journal, 10 June 2018

OK, here goes. Not much of a writer. Today I achieved my goal! With the help of you all, and also the tracking feature of Fat Secret I have lost 100 pounds in 10 months. Thank you all for your help and support.

It took almost as long to lose the last 10 pounds as it did the first 90 pounds.

Here's the good news...If I can do it anyone can do it!

I tracked every piece of food I ate EVERY piece. Pretty scary at first. I will continue to do this. I don't believe I'm able to do it in my head without creeping up on the calorie counts a little at a time. I worked too hard to get here to let that happen.

I used to live to eat, now I eat to live. (yes I stole that from somewhere)

This is not a "diet" for me, it's a forever lifestyle change.

Life is better now. I'm healthier, more active, my dogs are loving the new me!

I no longer take medicine for high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

One thing I've learned is that there is no one "best way" to lose weight. Each person finds what works for them. Most important of all is your mindset.

I know you can meet your goals. Don't give up. Enjoy your new lifestyle that you are creating in the process.

Best to all.
Mark

159.0 lb Lost so far: 46.0 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

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833 kcal

Fat: 22.20g | Prot: 37.76g | Carb: 124.85g.   Breakfast: Chiquita Banana. Lunch: McDonald's Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Tenders (4). Dinner: 2% Fat Milk, Kellogg's Two Scoops Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal. Snacks/Other: Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided Twists Pretzels, Trader Joe's Dried Apricots, Trader Joe's Dried Apricots. more...

1805 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Dog Grooming - 2 hours, Resting - 14 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...