[CNSlim]

Alemicia-
You are doing just fine. Remember that a person who has a lot of weight to lose, loses more, and at a faster rate.
Once all of us get within that last 25, 15, 10 lbs...it is going to be a little harder.
Also, keep in mind the LIFO rule, LAST IN FIRST OUT, that is the way that we lose fat off the body, which is why those last ten pounds are always so hard. In noticing this rule in effect, take me for example...I am very curvy, big butt bottomed, but always have a small waist, not too much stomach, as I've gained, it was my hips, thighs and butt mostly, but as more came on, it started going into my breasts, then you would notice I gained more and it was now a bigger stomach, fatter cheeks on the face, but I NEVER got the double chin, still have my jawline like if I was a size 6. Ok, so LIFO rule, I'm losing and it is exactly in the reverse order. My face is thinning, my stomach is almost gone, my boobs are smaller, but my thighs, hips and rear end are going to be where those last critical pounds coming off are going to come from and make the difference in my appearance. Don't get it wrong, fat does come off of several areas of your body gradually as you lose, a little here and a little there, but generally the rule is the longer the fat has been there, it is the last fat to come off. Last in, first out.
So, if the last ten pounds you gained caused a double chin, when you lose ten or fifteen pounds, that should be the first thing to go, the double chin. If you have always had a stomach, but the last 30 pounds has caused a big butt when you normally didn't have a rump, when you start to lose, your rump will deflate before you see your stomach which has been there or is where you normally gain, deflate. Just keep going, don't look back. One day we are going to be on this forum, celebrating and talking about all the sexy outfits we can where now and how much our life has changed since we first started. I am so excited to hear about everyone's successes and likewise I am encouraged to see struggle and triumph because it shows that this is something incredible hard to do and it is great to have someone to share it with!

[alemicia]

I think it's been a week a at least since i"ve been on here. I've working so much and coming home exhausted. Weight Loss wise I finally saw 127 that stayed there for a couple of days. I'm coming up on my monthly visit so I am staying away from the scales. 22 more pounds to go.


CNSlim, your LIFO rule is so true. You are the opposite of me on where you gain your weight. I am all stomach. I've had a pot belly all my life though, even when I was size 0 I had a stomach so that is taking it's sweet time to go. I've never really had a butt or hips but I got little bit when I gained so much weight. My little butt is already gone sadly. I have to do squats like crazy now! I am also losing the little bit of curve I got in my hips which is fine since mostly it went to my inner thighs anyway. I have to work harder on my belly unfortunately. I decided when i get down to my 15 pound mark I will hire a trainer to lose the last bit and get a nice little shape. That is the only way I'll be able to get control of my funny little ice cream cone shape. lol[/i]

[alemicia]

YAY! Great news yesterday. I saw a new number on the scale. 124.6. Woo Hoo! I lost two inches off my waist too. I am so happy. 20 pounds lost and only 19 to go. I really need to get a regular workout schedule going. I am terrified of ever gaining any weight back. It is so hard with my crazy work schedule to have an exercise routine. But I need to figure something out soon.

[Determined]

:-D You are at my goal weight! CONGRATS TO YOU!

[alemicia]

Thanks determined. I can barely contain my excitement. After so many years of trying to lose weight unsuccessfully and finally doing it, well, it is unbelievable. I am glad I went out on a limb and tried phentermine. It turned out to be just what I needed. A great kickstart to weightloss.

[Determined]

I am glad that you see it that way instead of a magic pill. I am finally loseing again. I remeber the last time I hit 140 it all melted off from there. I am 8 pounds away from that. I am getting really excited!

[zoey]

Wow, you guys are all doing a really excellent job. Would somebody please come over and kick my butt. Maybe that will get me going again. I'm at one of those points again!!! The week off has made it hard to get going again. That's why I love to read your posts. It reminds me why I do this and that it really is important.

[alemicia]

Okay Zoey, I am sending over a butt kick. And Determined, I haven't read your Diary yet but I hope you made your magic number. I have had a rough couple of weeks. I have torn tendons and ligaments in my right foot and it hurts! I had to go to the hospital and then lay around for 3 days straight. I was also off the phentermine because of my period and other pain meds I had to take. I just knew I was going to gain weight back after laying on the couch all day and eating chocolate. But I was good mostly and I lost another pound regardless. I still can't work out and it may be another two weeks before I can so I really have to watch what I eat. The good news is I started phentermine again and it is working well. The effects had kinda tapered off there anyway. It is really messing with my period though! I was late, then I started, stopped, and started again! Annoying! I am now at 123. I am so close. Only 18 measly pounds to go and I am losing 1-2 pounds a week. I will definitely make my birthday goal of losing it all. My birthday is dec 28th and I'll be 28. I decided it's a special birthday and I refuse to head to the big 3-0 unhealthy and overweight. It's been suprisingly emotional for me. I am grateful for all the positive feedback and energy I have received from everyone here and at home. I hope everyone is doing well.



Celina