Saturday, February 11, 2012

No Turning Back, No Turning Back


As I alter my clothes from size 3XL to 12/14, the line from the song,"No Turning Back," drones over and over in my head. I've done it! I've lost the 95 pounds that I set out to lose. I'm taking away lots of material in my pants, sweatshirts and even my winter coat - yay, no turning back! I started the quest on May 16th, 2011. I didn't want to write about my mission and my goal in this blog because so many times throughout the last four decades, I have tried and I have failed. I was afraid that this try would end like all the others - hopeful at first but with no sustainable weight loss and even lots of times, weight gains. But, thanks be to God and the Dukan Diet by Dr. Pierre Dukan, I was able to read his book and totally commit to following his plan. It isn't over because the plan includes a way to work your way back to eating without regaining the weight and then a permanent stabilization plan. But, since February 3rd, I've maintained the loss and will be vigilant. Part of my plan is to help anyone else who would like to conquer obesity, mine was considered morbid obesity, and if you think I can help, please just ask. The diet rquires strict adherence to the plan but it actually works as it promises. In the picture, I've set up a sewing center in the living room near the woodburner so it's a cozy warm winter alteration place.

5 comments:

Joanne said...

I was just blog hopping and happened upon your blog.Congratulations on your weight loss! What an accomplishment! It must feel really good having to alter those clothes! I know you will be helping many people.
Blessings, Joanne

MarmePurl said...

Randomly came across this blog and just wanted to offer a Kuddo to you for achieving your goal. Happy Sewing!

Jill said...

Eileen...Congratulations on your weight loss. You are an amazing woman. I just happened on your blog and it was quite by accident. I don't "blog-hop" but pressed "next blog" on my own blog and yours came up. I think it was meant to be. I am 66 and have 5 grandchildren. My husband and I just celebrated our 41st anniversary. And, I live in the same state as you. I will visit regularly. I do not advertise my blog, but please visit me at Three-stories.

Anne said...

Was blog hopping and came across your blog. Super happy for your weight loss. I too have been struggling for 55 years with weight and weight related problems. I am a new grandma and now am trying hard to lose the weight. Stay on course and God Bless you, Anne

Weight Loss - My Journey said...

Eileen, Congrats on your weight loss! I am so proud of you!!! I would love to learn more about the program you followed. I did google it and was a little disappointed in what I found out - mainly it would cost me almost $500 for his program. I am currently involved with Weight Watchers and have been gaining instead of losing. I know why - I am NOT exercising faithfully and am NOT keeping track of my points. I have lost 87 pounds with WW and managed to put almost all of it back on. I could really use some words of wisdom/encouragement. Please help!!!! Deb