Teri's Progress Photos March 4, 2011

Thank you. You saw them before I did because my husband posted them last night while I was sleeping.

It had been quite awhile since I had a recent photo and I was dressed to leave the house so I asked my husband to take a few pictures of me. It is funny because when he took the pictures at home I was fine, but when he began snapping photos in the parking lot I was embarrassed. Of course, now that I see them, I am happy that he took them because I like them better.

I have been keeping up with your journey by email and I would like to congratulate you on your progress as well. We all have to start somewhere and your re-dedication seems to be working for you.

Wishing you continued success on your journey to become a healthier, happier, you.

With all my support,

Teri

Thank you Allie.

I have been keeping up with you too. I know that you are a determined woman and I can tell that you will succeed.

I believe that keeping my meals balanced is what has been helping me the most in this way of eating. My carbohydrates are balanced with my vegetables and protein and I know that I will be tipping the scales if I overeat any one of them. I have had days where I ate more of an item than I should have, but I never got carried away.

In the three years that I have been involved with the forums, I noticed that the majority are CAD followers. I saw some people that used their Reward Meals as an all you can eat carbohydrate feast and some of those people limited themselves to eating once a day. It worked for them but it was not a lifestyle that I wanted to follow. I wanted to be able to eat whenever I was hungry, lose weight, and still be able to include the foods that I could not live without. I love meat and limiting myself to that and some vegetables is a perfect meal for me. Limiting my carbohydrates to once a day with my protein and vegetables feels like freedom and total satisfaction.

I accept that I can not eat carbohydrates like others can without becoming hungry, and losing control. I have seen this behavior in my past and now that I understand how to avoid it, I will never allow myself to be controlled by carbohydrates ever again.

My journey to getting myself fit, healthy, and thin is far from over. According to the BMI chart I am still fat, but I am within ten pounds of the normal range and I will get there no matter how long it takes.

Thank you for taking this journey with me and I will be here to support you as well.