so I'm using a New Topic to Introduce myself.
I'd love to see others use the thread to give some details about themslves also.
I am 5'0", 63 years old, and 115 lbs.
My top weight was 271 in 12/1992 just before a Gastric Bypass.
After the WLS, I ate as much as my body would allow-mostly snacks.
Within 6 months my low weight was 160 lbs.
After a few years, weight began to reappear
and I had to again make an effort to watch my food intake.
In 9/2004 weighing 190 lbs I began making a consistent effort at weight-loss,
by counting calories and using different diets
while using a food journaling software program called Diet Power.
I reached my 115 lb goal in 1/2006.
I created a Maintenance Weight Range as my Goal,
and a visualization of that Goal is part of my Signature.
It is now day 6 of my 6 week committment to No S.
I'll extend that committment if I find the plan successful for me.
I finally learned how to use Habit Cal,
and have decided to track No S by being strict,
but not require absolute perfection to earn the label "SUCCESS".
"MostlyNoS" is how I will track NoS in my HabitCal.
I'm also going to use HabitCal to track:
"NoSnacks"; "Exercise"; and "Ate1400orLess"
Approx 1400 calories is my total day's burn to maintain my current weight.
As an introduction to those who might be interested in my progress,
below are links to some pictures and graphs of my History.
- 115 lbs 1/2006 http://pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/DP-Jeans.gif
115 lbs 1/2006 http://pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/DP-Gaucho.gif
105 lbs 7/2007 http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal2 ... 7-3-07.gif
105 lbs 8/2007 http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal2/DP-Goal2/pc.gif
Weight Loss History Graph http://pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/1-weightGraph-1.gif
Weight Loss Calorie History Graph http://pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/1-calorieGraph-1.gif
Weight Maintenance-1 year http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/ ... intain.gif
Maintenance Calories-1 year http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/ ... intain.gif
Weight Maintenance-2 years http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/ ... in-Lrg.gif
Maintenance Calories-2 years http://www.pcollins.com/upload/DP-Goal/ ... in-Lrg.gif
Keeping detailed records has become an enjoyable Habit.
During the above time period, I've used many different diets.
I am looking for a Maintenance Food Plan
which I find comfortable enough to make a permanent Life Style Habit.
I'm hoping the No S plan is it.