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Good work everyone, you've all got this down to an exact science and it seems to be working well.  I have a very basic regimen but it seems to be working for me.  Years ago, I was on a diet called the Prism diet.  It was so technical with calculating fat, carbs, and calories that I was sort of overwhelmed with it.  18 mos. later, I slowly started getting off it and was relieved I didn't have to keep track off everything.  I now just avoid certain foods I know to be harmful, keep my daily calorie intake at ~1500 and walk 3 miles.  I realize it may take me a bit longer.  It's simple and it does seem to be working.  Also, I used to "hit the wall" at around 4pm everyday but about a month after I started all this, my energy finally returned to normal.

I go in for my labs tomorrow morning and I'll see those results about a week later.  It may take a little longer with the Christmas and New Years holidays though.  I'm anxious to see the changes in some of my levels since before I started my simple regimen. I was over the borderline on 3 things I hope have now been lowered.

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I’m a little late logging in. After today’s weigh in I am at 209.8.

I’m very excited. Less then 10 pounds and I am back under 200 pounds.

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16 hours ago, Susan R said:

Good work everyone, you've all got this down to an exact science and it seems to be working well.  I have a very basic regimen but it seems to be working for me.  Years ago, I was on a diet called the Prism diet.  It was so technical with calculating fat, carbs, and calories that I was sort of overwhelmed with it.  18 mos. later, I slowly started getting off it and was relieved I didn't have to keep track off everything.  I now just avoid certain foods I know to be harmful, keep my daily calorie intake at ~1500 and walk 3 miles.  I realize it may take me a bit longer.  It's simple and it does seem to be working.  Also, I used to "hit the wall" at around 4pm everyday but about a month after I started all this, my energy finally returned to normal.

I go in for my labs tomorrow morning and I'll see those results about a week later.  It may take a little longer with the Christmas and New Years holidays though.  I'm anxious to see the changes in some of my levels since before I started my simple regimen. I was over the borderline on 3 things I hope have now been lowered.

Let us know how your doctors appointment goes.

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Just now, Kirsten said:

That’s great Rithia! I woke up late today. No weigh in. ?

It will be ok. Oh and yes that was with pizza for breakfast, pretzels for lunch on the plane and Bojangkes chicken stops mashed potatoes with gravy and coleslaw for dinner.

 

our dogs helps me eat the chicken fingers by each having one and I ate two.

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My weigh in after work and after taking my nap before my shower so I am in my birthday suit.  I am 224.8.  So that is down from 230.2

 

I am feeling better and having more energy

 

 

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Hey all:

 

 

So I am craving gumbo and it is a nice cold day here in AZ.  Wonder if Gumbo would be bad or good for me.  I am making it from scrtach including making the Rux.

 

Lots of Love

 

Amy

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5 hours ago, Amy LeBlanc said:

Hey all:

 

 

So I am craving gumbo and it is a nice cold day here in AZ.  Wonder if Gumbo would be bad or good for me.  I am making it from scrtach including making the Rux.

 

Lots of Love

 

Amy

You should be fine with a moderate portion size and exercise.

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Well, I had my 3 month follow up with my endo.  Wow, how time flies.  Anyways,  I weighed in today which is Friday and not my normal day of the week (Tuesday) to weigh in but it's part of my HRT follow up routine so why not.

My scale at home is digital and the one at my endo is obviously a full size doctors scale and probably more accurate.

 

Here are my results.

Using my home scale from Oct. 5 - today:  30.5lb loss.

Using doctors scale from Sept. 25 - today 34.5lb loss.

 

I guess I must have lost 4 lbs between Sept. 25 and Oct. 5 or likely my home scale is off. Hard to tell.  Either way, I was happy and so was my endo.

 

Next update: Christmas Day

 

Susan R?

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10 hours ago, Susan R said:

Well, I had my 3 month follow up with my endo.  Wow, how time flies.  Anyways,  I weighed in today which is Friday and not my normal day of the week (Tuesday) to weigh in but it's part of my HRT follow up routine so why not.

My scale at home is digital and the one at my endo is obviously a full size doctors scale and probably more accurate.

 

Here are my results.

Using my home scale from Oct. 5 - today:  30.5lb loss.

Using doctors scale from Sept. 25 - today 34.5lb loss.

 

I guess I must have lost 4 lbs between Sept. 25 and Oct. 5 or likely my home scale is off. Hard to tell.  Either way, I was happy and so was my endo.

 

Next update: Christmas Day

 

Susan R?

That is awesome! Keep it up Susan. Today I was down to 209.2. I lost 1.2 pounds yesterday. I’m very happy with the progress. Lose it is estimating I will reach my goal of 150 on March 3rd 2019 at the current rate of loss. Once I have lost the weight I’ll decide if I need to lose another 5 to 10 pounds.

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My math was off I just noticed I didn’t plug in the correct weight after logging my post yesterday. I lost 1.2 pounds between 3am yesterday and around 8:45am today or .6 pounds between 11am yesterday and today.

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Thank You Rithia.  I just recently dug through all my past cancer information and found from when I visited a dietitian when going through cancer treatment and pulled out all the recommendations on portion control, how much to eat and also that you do not want to have the 3x typical big meals.  You want enough to eat to just have something in your stomach but not to the stuffing point.  Just enough to be content. and then have little light healthy snacks like gronoal fruits and vegetables but just enough to be a light snack.

 

So I have my portion control from when I went through cancer posted on my fridge.  But I still say the best way to lose weight and in 2 weeks guarantee is Chemo.  You will lose 100lbs in 2 weeks 

 

Lots of love

 

Amy

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39 minutes ago, Amy LeBlanc said:

Thank You Rithia.  I just recently dug through all my past cancer information and found from when I visited a dietitian when going through cancer treatment and pulled out all the recommendations on portion control, how much to eat and also that you do not want to have the 3x typical big meals.  You want enough to eat to just have something in your stomach but not to the stuffing point.  Just enough to be content. and then have little light healthy snacks like gronoal fruits and vegetables but just enough to be a light snack.

 

So I have my portion control from when I went through cancer posted on my fridge.  But I still say the best way to lose weight and in 2 weeks guarantee is Chemo.  You will lose 100lbs in 2 weeks 

 

Lots of love

 

Amy

100 pounds in two weeks?  That is a lot of weight but that must have been muscle and everything. I'm glad you where able to recover from the cancer.

 

Yes portion control is absolute king.

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With the goal of reaching 150 pounds seeming in sight with just under 0 pounds to go I have taken the opportunity to sort through my clothes that I had left at the house and long story short packed a large suit case to the absolute brim with all sorts of clothes, ranging from dresses, skirts, blouses, outerwear, underwear (the ones in good shape I had simply forgotten about), bras.

 

When I head back to the apartment I'll have two full size suit cases in tow. One with the wardrobe I can't wear at the moment and one I will  eventually donate to the local trans support group for other trans woman that fit the clothes that can use the clothes. Lose it says that I should reach my goal around March 3rd. I would be overjoyed if it is that soon.

 

While going through my things I found my necklace I got while in Italy before transitioning. The writing on the scrolls around it say Fortune favors the bold or more literally (the) strong (ones), Fortune helps.

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Sounds like positive results girls! Great job! 

I will not be weighing in for a good week. My good food and exercise is coming to an end for a week. I’ll probably gain 10 pounds and I just don’t want to think about it. 

I have 7 things to go to starting yesterday and going up to New Years. And if yesterday was any sign of what’s to come, Rithia we will be the same weight by the 2nd. Lol. 

Yesterday I had a piece of pizza, a slice of a roast beef sandwich, 1/2 a cup of pasta with chicken and broccoli, and salad at the work party. Then at the bar I had chicken wings (idk how many) fries and like 12 beers. So I’m sure my weight is up up up. ??‍♀️

Oh well. It’s the holidays and I’ll get right back into it. I at least succeeded in going into the mid 180s prior to the holiday season starting. 

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Just now, Kirsten said:

Sounds like positive results girls! Great job! 

I will not be weighing in for a good week. My good food and exercise is coming to an end for a week. I’ll probably gain 10 pounds and I just don’t want to think about it. 

I have 7 things to go to starting yesterday and going up to New Years. And if yesterday was any sign of what’s to come, Rithia we will be the same weight by the 2nd. Lol. 

Yesterday I had a piece of pizza, a slice of a roast beef sandwich, 1/2 a cup of pasta with chicken and broccoli, and salad at the work party. Then at the bar I had chicken wings (idk how many) fries and like 12 beers. So I’m sure my weight is up up up. ??‍♀️

Oh well. It’s the holidays and I’ll get right back into it. I at least succeeded in going into the mid 180s prior to the holiday season starting. 

Don't eat too much.

 

Thankfully I'm losing weight even with a holiday pie from McDonalds yesterday and the pizza for Breakfast on the 20th. ?

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Dont eat too much.  And beer.  That puts on weight.  But for myself, I dont have to worry about holiday parties, or cookies or anything fatting like that.  Dont have any friends or family around AZ to go to a party or anything.  

 

 

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Just now, Amy LeBlanc said:

Dont eat too much.  And beer.  That puts on weight.  But for myself, I dont have to worry about holiday parties, or cookies or anything fatting like that.  Dont have any friends or family around AZ to go to a party or anything.  

 

 

That means you have opportunity. Go to support groups make friends and before you know it you will be out and about having plenty of fun. Thats what I did. When I started I was all alone too. My parents where accepting eventually but they didn't accept my transition quietly.

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Thank for the encouragement Rithia and good work yourself.  I should graph mine out like that too. It's inspiring to see the progress over time.  Your downward weight trend is impressive.

 

Today, I'm heading out to an afternoon Christmas party and I'm wearing clothes I hadn't been able to fit into for years...ike my old fav pair of 501s.  Sadly, they're male clothes but my time is coming.

 

Susan R?

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23 hours ago, Susan R said:

Thank for the encouragement Rithia and good work yourself.  I should graph mine out like that too. It's inspiring to see the progress over time.  Your downward weight trend is impressive.

 

Today, I'm heading out to an afternoon Christmas party and I'm wearing clothes I hadn't been able to fit into for years...ike my old fav pair of 501s.  Sadly, they're male clothes but my time is coming.

 

Susan R?

That’s is awesome. I’m hoping to be able to go out in my older clothes again soon too. I hope you had a good time at the party.

 

Today I post another .4 pounds and am down to 208.8 pounds. I’m happy with the results.?

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Any weight loss during the end of December is a bonus.  Keep it up Rithia! ??

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20 hours ago, Susan R said:

Any weight loss during the end of December is a bonus.  Keep it up Rithia! ??

Thanks. Today I lost .2 pounds. Maybe tomorrow I'll be under 208 pounds.

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Merry Christmas everyone.  Well despite it being a major holiday I went ahead and did my Tuesday weigh in.  I wasn't expecting a great weigh in after having a 460 calorie cauliflower crust veggie pizza last nite and some tasty goat cheese on gluten-free crackers...these are both on my "ok to eat on occasion" list of things I can eat.  So it turns out I still lost exactly 2lbs. this week and only 19.5lbs until I hit my target weight.

 

So here are my numbers to date.

• my home scale:  30.5lbs lost since Oct. 5

• doctors scale:  36.5lbs lost since Sept 25

 

Good luck to you all this week on your weigh-ins,

Susan R?

 

 

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Well I haven’t weighed in, but I’m guessing I’m up to about my original starting weight. Somewhere between 195-200. It’s been a long week of parties, unhealthy food, and alcohol. But it’s almost over. 5 down 2 to go.  I have a party today and another tomorrow night before I get back on the horse. I’ve been staying active at least. I’ve been close to my 10k steps every day. And even went to a trampoline park with the kids the other day too! Now that’s a super fun workout!  

But it’s hard to not eat the garbage and drink the beer when that’s whats expected of you. So I did it. I’m hoping it’s mostly water weight and bloating. That’ll all come back off real fast. But I’m sure I’ve set myself back a couple weeks at least. Good thing it’s only December! I’ll be ready for bikini season still!!! I hope. ?

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