I have lost over 60 pounds while being on a plant based diet
@rosekiss (30414)
Eugene, Oregon
April 29, 2018 8:51pm CST
I decided quite awhile ago, that I was going to start eating healthier, as I was way overweight, looked horrible and I felt bad about myself too. I can honestly say that I feel better about myself, more than I ever have before.
I think it has been almost a year that I have been on this diet and I know that it doesn't seem like much to lose in that time, but I don't want to lose to much at once as it would come back on so easily. We all know that we don't put it on overnight and we certainly can't take it off over night either.
I have actually lost a dress size, and have to replace my wardrobe. Most of the clothes I have just hang on me, although I like to wear bigger clothes, these are just a little to big.
When I went shopping for smallter sizes I wasn't sure what would fit and what wouldn't. I must say, that the few items I purchased in a smallter size, really fit nicely, and they don't hang on me/.
I should have started this sooner, and just kept putting it off. Now that I have lost as much as I have, I intend to keep going, although, it more than likely will bottom up sooner than I would like, but it is what it is.
If anyone is thinking about eating healthier, there is not time like the present to start. You will look better and feel better as well, as I am a living testimony to the fact. 
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
You are right as it is the only way to go. I am glad that I have lost and lost slowly. I wouldn't want to gain to fast and then put them all back on again, as that is defeating the purpose of losing in the first place. I am going about it the right way, and so happy, I can see progress.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
30 Apr 18
Ohh that's good to hear... Good job!
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
Thank you so much. I don't mind looking in the mirror now, as I see a smaller version of me. Before I lost any weight, I just didn't like seeing myself in the mirror, as I was appalled by what I saw. I am glad that I have lost as I have more confidence in myself that I will continue on the road I am on.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
@Jessabuma I really wasn't sure when I started thiis, what the result would be, as I have never been lucky in losing before and keeping it off. I think though, that I had gone about it in the wrong way, and now that I have found the proper way to lose weight, I am going to keep going.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
30 Apr 18
@rosekiss yes that's right.. hehehe!!! We are also more confidence..
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
I have never lost this much weight before, as I would lose a few pounds then gain some back. I decided that if I wanted to be healthier, I needed to continue doing what I am doing. I know it will get to a point where I won't lose anymore, but for right now, I will keep going as long as i am going to keep losing.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
You are so right. The only way to succeed it to act on it now and not later.
Job well done!
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
Thank you. It is never to late for anyone to try to lose weight. I am 70 yearrs old, and I can attest that it does work. You are never to told to try to lose wieght. Putting it off is just prolonging the ineveitable, which we all know is disastrous. I am going to continue and hopefully lose a lot more.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
1 May 18
@rosekiss Right. A lot of people want to lose weight but they always say they don't have the time for it.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@toniganzon To me that is just a cop out as we all have time to get healthy. It is theat they just don't want to, so they make excuses to as why they can't. If they can take time to eat, then they can take time to eat the right foods. It takes persistence and willpower to do it. If I can do it, anyone can, as I am the most skeptical person out there, but I can tell you, it works as I am a living testament that it is entirely possible if you put your mind to it.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
30 Apr 18
Congratulations.You achieved some thing difficult.Instead of procrastinating,you started your diet.Also,you kept following the diet.Now you are reaping the rewards .Good to know the smaller sized dresses fit you.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
I was totally surprised, when I bought the dresses and brought them home, that they actually fit. Now, I have to keep going and buy a little at a time, and replace all the big skirts and dresses I have in the closet. I will donate them as someone else could use them. I now look at myself in the mirror when I wear them, and say YES, I did it. What a great feeling.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@silvermist Oh, me too. I should have started it sooner than I did, as I could have lost a lot more by now, but I am totally happy with my journey so far, and it has given me the incentive to keep going, no mater how long it takes.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
@rakski That is my goal too. AS long as I don't put it all back on, I am happy. That has been happening for years, and now it is going the other way, and I couldn't be happier. I hope to maintain it as well, and I know that with perseverance I will be able to.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
30 Apr 18
Great news! So what do eat in a typical day?
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
Well, I find recipes that re vegan and I will make them if I haven't already. I don't drink cows milk, eat eggs, cheeze or meat. I try to eat a lot of fruits and veggies, as I do drink lots of smoothies,. I make my own soup as I have a vitamix, as well as sauces and different things. I only eat two meals a day, and it is working niely. I am never hungry, as my body has learned to accept what I put into it, so it has helped me lose the weight I have so far, and I will keep going for sure.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 May 18
@rosekiss Thanks! Sounds great! Keep it up!
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@1hopefulman I intend to do just that. It took me awhile to get started, and now that I have been on this for awhile, I am not quitting. I am enjoying the way I feel and look. It has been a long time coming, that is for sure.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 May 18
That really is wonderful and what better reason for having a whole new wardrobe! I'm not really overweight but I could lose a few pounds if I could just stop eating chocolate!
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
I certainly know what you mean there as that has been a weakness of mine for years. I don't eat that anymore either, and I don't miss it either. Once I would start eating it, I couldn't stop, so I decided not to buy it anymore, and that way I am not tempted to eat it. I don't miss it whatsoever. I don't miss any of the foods I have given up, as I am better off without them.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@sprite1950 Yes you have to change your mindset so you don’t keep craving it. I sort of miss it too, but not craving it, like I used to. It is t good for us anyway, so I am better off without it, and you will be too,
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
1 May 18
@rosekiss I wish I felt like that but if I don't have any chocolate in the house I start to crave it. I must change my mindset!
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@Shavkat You have to do what is best for you, as a plant based diet isn't for everyone. I wasn't sure I could do it either, but I told myself I could and just did it. I am glad too, as I am enjoying being healthy, and feeling better about myself. It takes persistence and willpower, and if I can do it anyone can.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
3 May 18
It's not easy to lose that much weight. Maybe you can share with us what you often eat in details.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 May 18
I don't eat any meat, dairy, cheeze, nor dairy milk. I use non dairy milk, or make my own. Basically. I make a lot of my own foods, as I know what is in them as what you buy in the store has way to many chemicals in them that are harmful. I would rather make my own and not have to guess what the ingredients are.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 May 18
@caopaopao you are so welcome, as I am happy with my accomplishments and want to let everyone else know they can do it too.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
30 Apr 18
Congratulations. You are approaching this the right way. Slow and steady.
By losing weight slowly and consistently you are proving that the changes you are making are ones that you can carry on making as part of lifestyle changes not some crazy crash diet that is impossible to maintain.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
Yea, I hear you there on the crash diet, as I have been there and done that, and they just don't work. Maybe for a moment, but then I end up ballooning up again. I will never ever do the crash diet again, as the way I am going about it is the best way. My weight will fluctuate a little but nothing significant, and it keeps coming off. The trick is not to eat late at night/ I really eat two meals a day and nothing in between. It has been working so I am going to coninue.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
@WorDazza Thank you. I don't worry when it fluctuates, as it never stays there. I just have to be persistent and tell myself I can do it. Now that I am in a smaller dress size, I want to stay there, as I look better now, than I ever have before.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
30 Apr 18
@rosekiss That's the important thing. Finding something that works for you.
It's good that you don't get disheartened if your weight fluctuates slightly. That's perfectly natural. As long as the trend is downward that's the important thing.
Again, well done you. Keep it up. Or should that be down? 
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Apr 18
Karen this is so wonderful, good job! And keep it up until you've reached your goal weight:)
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
I eally don't have a goal as not sure how far it will go before it bottoms out. Antything is better than what it was for sure. I haven't been under 200 pounds in ages, and it really feels good. I am accomplishing what I set out to do after many years of trying crash diets, that just didn't work, This works so I am going to keep going.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@kobesbuddy I absolutely intend to. I am feeling better and looking better, as when I look in the mirror, I can really see the difference. I thought I would never lose like this, but doing what I have been doing, has really worked, and given me the motivation to keep going. I just wish I had started it sooner than I did.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Apr 18
@rosekiss That's wonderful, stay healthy, Karen:)
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@anamika161088 (11866)
• India
1 May 18
Good job. Staying fit is very necessary. 
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
@anamika161088 I intend to do just that. I am well on my way, and want to keep going for as long as I can. I know I can do it and lose more, even though it will take time. Weight loss should never be rushed in the first place, as I just don't want to put it all back on again, as that is defeating the purpose of even starting in the first place.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Apr 18
Thank you so much. I have never lost this much before. I just can't believe it every time I step on the scale, and see the numbers going down. I hope they continue to go down for a lot longer too. I don't have any particular goal, as I don't know how far it will go. I am just happy to be under 200 pounds after all these years.
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@PurnaSharma (2562)
• Guwahati, India
30 Apr 18
Yeah I want to look better reducing belly's fat
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
You can do it. You just have to start, and once you do, you will want to keep going. I don't want to stop, although I know it will bottom out eventually, and only go so far. It is what it is though, and I will accept that, and will continue on this weight loss journe.
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
I am glad too. I have been heavy my whole life or most of it anyway, and I figured it is about time I do something about it. I just didn't like the way I looked. Now, I know I am losing weight as I can see it, and my son noticed it too, and mentioned that he could tell I am losing weight. When he sees it, I know it has to be true, as he isn't all that observant most of the time.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Apr 18
Good for you. Keep up the good work.
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