Life on the prairie

• Monday, June 2, 2008 - Just a follow up on comments :)

Hey, Another prairie dweller, you look familiar too.... hehehe I'm going to guess I know exactly who you are! You are... another prairie dweller! hahaha

Saford, it's very possible for it to happen for you too. My weight loss did not begin 10 months ago, it began in February 2008... this has been just a few months worth of weight loss. Most of those who know me know I'm typically pretty determined when I set my mind to something and this is something I wanted pretty badly. Very short version of what my diet consists of: No bread, rice, potatoes, sugar or anything that is high carb, I eat meats, salads, and veggies and I actually feel better and like what I eat. My fibromyalgia is way down, I can walk and bend again as my knees don't hurt (at least, not quite as much), and I now LOVE to shop for clothes where before I dreaded it with a passion! As my youngest daughter (soon to be 20) says, "Mom, you turned into a girl finally!!"

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• Monday, June 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by safords

well, my husband keeps saying no carbs... we are vegan !!!! I don't eat meat, never have... so will have to eat beans without rice, I guess :-). I keep adding on pounds every year.. I walk every day. I get so discouraged sometimes as it seems nothing works. BUt hubby keeps saying "NO Carbs". What you did is great and inspiring.

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• Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Judy

I've done the same thing by cutting out refined sugar and refined carbs...I eat as low fat as possible. Like, Faye, my fibro doesn't flair nearly as often and my pain level is much lower in general.

Giving up the foods that are not kind to you only hurts for a little while. :) It is unbelievable how sickly sweet sugar is to me now...

Carbs are still my hardest thing to leave alone, but moderation is the key to dealing with them.

Anyone can do what we've done...

if you've a mind to.

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