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Today, October 23, marks DH’s and my 2 year beachiversary, and what a ride. To recap-our doctor told DH he was pre-diabetic, and he had to poke his finger twice a day for two weeks to test his blood. This did not sound like fun, so the doc suggested South Beach.
In my case, I had no health problems other than being extremely overweight, which I blamed on PCOS, and had given up trying to lose. I was frustrated with diets that deprived me of my favorite foods. As we researched SB and similar plans, I was intrigued when I read about how this WOE would help with PCOS symptoms.
After the first year, DH lost 50 pounds, and was no longer near diabetes. I had lost 100 pounds, and had many non-scale victories. So what was the second year like?
DH has pretty much maintained his weight, although he would still like to lose a bit more. Since I’m writing this, though, it’s more about my story.
The first year I was pretty strict with the plan. The second year is where SB became more my lifestyle, and I would say I follow the plan maybe 85%. I probably eat too much bread (my big weakness) and don’t always drink enough water. Also, since I’m half the person I was, I have to watch my portion control-I do love steak, but I’m trying to cut back on red meat to once a week.
This year my weight loss has slowed-almost 30 pounds this year-but it’s still going down, and I know the slower it comes off, the less likely it is to come back. I still have a way to go, but I know I’ll get there. I’m exercising regularly, including cardio and weights.
I’ve also learned not to set goals, because invariably I do not meet them, which leads to frustration. Instead I recognize milestones as I pass them.
The first year I was happy to be able to shop in actual stores instead of ordering all my clothes from catalogs. This year I can finally shop in the regular misses department instead of the large size women’s department. I’ve gone from a 32 to an 18, from a 4x to an XL.
I’ve been horseback riding (twice!) for the first time in about 30 years.
I’ve been able to ride the roller coaster at the amusement park this summer for the first time in many years.
I’ve become more confident, especially at work. I used to rarely speak in meetings, preferring to fly under the radar. Now I’m not afraid to talk. I’m even more outgoing in my personal life, which is a big change from my entire life pre-SB.
Future milestones? Who knows. What I do know is I am a stronger person than I was two years ago, thanks to South Beach. |
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:17 pm |
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