171 lbs and 11 to go (its more MENTAL than physical now)

[echomike23]

its been awhile since i posted but i wanted to share my experiences considering that its been an interesting month. first off im at 171 lbs. my target goal is 160 (at this point im considering going to 150) i started the last week of january at 220 lbs. this is my third attempt at akins and its been the most productive of them ALL!!!

to be honest, at this point its more mental than physical now. its all about patience and not about what i eat, although i do take care of what i ingest, my body is slowing down in the weight loss process. the biggest lesson i have learned and wanted to share with you guys is this; what got me through all this was not just the food, but my mental health. in the past if i didnt lose weight for lets say...3 weeks i would get depressed and quit. this time around and thanks to all of you here in this board, instead of depressed i got curious and patient, and that in itself was the ingredient that was missing from my diet...patience!

i have 11 lbs to go now and for the most part i have put one of the most painful and debilitating aspects of my life to rest. my self image was so destroyed by my weight and other factors that at one point i was at 242 lbs!

so if you feel down and you can not see any results, please remember to include patience in your daily regimen. its good for you, and best of all it has 0 carbs so have as much as you want!!!

[Elizellen]

Great news EM23 Keep up the good work!!

and a great insightful post too. Thanks for making it

[Theperfect10]

thank you so much echomike for sharing your story. Our goals are similar and our start weight not too far apart. I've stalled for the past two weeks and this is where I could loose my will/motivation. your story could not be better timed. its really inspired me. i'm sure you will get to your goal weight - congratulations

[skinnymom!]

GREAT post!! I usually lack patience as well, and while of course I want to be at goal NOW, I won't quit if the weight starts coming off more slowly. This time around I know it WILL come off, I just need to stick to it and keep doing the right thing. This place is a major part of that

[julirama723]

Excellent post! I have no doubt that you will make it to goal and be a success story.

[Uk Girl]

yay well done to you! You are an inspiration ! Those last few pounds are always very testing!!

[sallyseachange]

Oh Echomike... what an inspiring post! Thank you. You're so right... patience is a huge ally in weight loss... particularly for those last pesky pounds. It's to your credit that you understand this so well and it surely means that soon we'll be welcoming you to lifetime maintenance. Can't wait!!! (Ooops! Seems I've no patience! )

Congratulations!

[misplaced southerner]

way to go mike! you should post some pictures! i agree totally...my LACK of patience is my biggest downfall.

[echomike23]

im normally shy about posting pics of me, but what the heck. sorry i didnt smile but it comes off crappy on my camera.

[sallyseachange]

Cool pics Mike! You're looking very good. Tks for posting.