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[Nova]

Big day today. I've decided I'm going to officially say I've reached my Medifast goal and I'm starting transition. I've spent the last 4 weeks hovering around 166 +/- 2 pounds, so I changed my ticker to reflect what my body apparently wants. I always said that my original goal of 155 was just something I picked off a chart, and I'm still not convinced that the BMI chart is correct for me. Heather posted in my last complaint about not losing any weight that maybe I should reconsider my goals. That's what I did over the weekend. I know I can still lose and reshape my body, and I don't have to be on Medifast to do it.

Yes, I still have pockets of fat, but that will be an ongoing issue for me. I think between the increased exercise I'm doing and want to do, and my hair thinning and looking like straw, it's time for me to take a break. I think I've learned some excellent lessons from Medifast that I plan to take with me for the rest of my life, and I certainly plan to keep posting here.

But I'm just too anxious to cook 'real' food again, to have more than 1 L&G a day, and to get my calories back up to something that can support a lot more exercise. I've always been able to do either diet or exercise in the past, not both at the same time. Well, now it's time to fix that. Cardio is so much easier than it used to be, and I love my new clothes. I'm too scared of gaining weight and not fitting into them, so I think I'll be motivated to stick to healthy eating. Plus, I like watching The Biggest Loser on NBC, and if they can lose all that weight with regular diet and exercise, I know I can too. And have you noticed that they don't seem to have problems with loose skin? Is that because they're exercising like crazy?

Anyway, I'm off to transition land, and I'm very excited.

[PJinCali]

CONGRATULATIONS NOVA!!! I am so happy for you!

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PJ

[DogMa]

Welcome, Nova!! As you know, I did basically the same thing. I still have some of those pockets of fat, too, but I do feel SO much better with more calories - I still can't believe I JOG now.

Please keep posting - I'm still trying to find exactly what works best for me, and I'm hoping to learn from your experience.

[Nova]

Thanks PJ and Robin.

Robin, I plan to keep posting in my journal, mainly because you're such an inspiration to me. I find it incredibly helpful to see how you manage on a day to day basis. I may not be quite as good at the details, but I'm going to try and keep posting about my successes and ups and downs.

I had a cup of salad for lunch with a bit of balsalmic vinegar, since the cafeteria didn't have any low-cal salad dressings. Man, I can't believe how good it tasted! My tastes have definitely changed, and for the better. I can't wait for fruit!!!

[VictoriousNat]

Wow, Nova! Congratulations!

(what did your dad say? he must be so proud)

[Amber]

Yeah, Nova, smart decision, methinks!
Use what you have learned during your weight loss, you'll be fine.
I'm so happy for you!!!

[hulagirlfromhawaii]

CONGRATULATIONS NOVA!!!!

[dede4wd]

I'm so happy for you heading into transition! Woo hoo!

YAY!

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