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sheilarae74

sheilarae74

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I'm a fat woman from the midwest USA, about to turn 52, working on getting fit again after a rough stretch. Last year I dropped 60 lbs by doing keto solo, but then I hit a plateau. I began reta on 1/3 and have since shed another 20. I've joined just to learn from what all of you have gone through. I'll probably just read quietly, though you never know. Thanks for letting me in.
 
Welcome! Glad you’re joining us — simply going through all the posts here has been a huge source of learning for me.
 
Welcome aboard! Before anything else, cut yourself some slack. Dropping 60 lbs on keto and then another 20 with Reta is a serious achievement. That takes real dedication and sticking with it, particularly when you've been through rough patches.

And when it comes to the "I'll probably just lurk" crowd — you're in plenty of company there. Plenty of folks in this space begin exactly that way. Honestly, working through other people's stories and picking things up as you go is among the best routes to feeling at ease with all of this.

Seems like you've already got some solid momentum going. Happy you're here, and whether you wind up posting often or simply absorbing the info, you're among good people. Here's to more wins on your journey! 💪
 
sheilarae74 said:

pinkypep said:

hey, I'm in the midwest too! how much do you still need to drop before hitting your target weight?
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There are still roughly 25 to 30 lbs left for me to lose
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it's almost here! by the time swimsuit season rolls around, you'll likely have reached it. don't stop now!
 
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