Where do we go from here???

Where do we go from here?

When I started this journey, I started sowing some seeds, to live a healthier lifestyle.  Yes, I wanted to loose weight, but more importantly, I wanted to do it healthy and I wanted to keep it off.  My journey on the Dukan Diet has taken me from a very SAD (Standard American Diet) to eliminating all processed foods and sugars, to introducing a bounty of veggies in my life.  It is very ironic that a diet so high in animal protein has brought me to my vegan path.
I have lost over 40 lbs and have kept them off for over a year with the teachings from Dukan.  I am ready to embark on my next journey, and I hope you all will join me.  As I face the more psychological and spiritual demons that were buried deep within the weight I was carrying around.  I still plan to reach my original goal of 70 lbs lost, and will probably keep going beyond that.
I hope that you will join me at my new blog http://tobecrude.wordpress.com/ and we continue to support each other.

I can see now that the seeds I planted so long ago, are starting to sprout with the thawing of this long drawn out winter.

BIKINI PICS!!!

Day at the beach after my 40 lb loss!

40lbs lost PICS!!! BIKINI!

40 Lbs LOST!

A PICTURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS-- 30 more lbs to go!

Bathing Suit Pics (Before & Now)

I went to the beach yesterday, and decided to wear a 2 piece because I didn't want to have tan lines, and I decided to take a picture for my "half-way" point.  Once I reached my half way point, I decided to slow down with the weight loss.  I'm still watching what I eat and making healthy choices, but I am allowing myself treats like artisan cheeses, wine, and an occasional mojito.  I have a little secret-- I go for the GOOD STUFF.  The more expensive the treat, the less likely I am to over eat.  Which means going to really hip places for drinks, and really getting the best gourmet organic "treats".
My diet was about 80% raw, but I have come down a lot to maybe 50%.  The reason being is that I was eating a lot of fruit, which has a lot of sugar and can cause dental problems for a lot of raw foodists.  My body does really gravitate towards Dukan naturally.  I don't crave carbs at all, but I do crave protein, and the all veggie thing, made me feel great, but I wanted something more.  I found myself eating a lot of salmon, which is not so great b/c of the mercury, so I've incorporated a lot of meats back to the diet (for now).  I am planning to do a meat food share from a local organic farm, which will help to reduce all the problems associated with "eating meat".
Well, just wanted to pass a long the pics.  In a couple of weeks, I'll be back to my routine, but I just wanted to take sometime "off" to enjoy the battle, and get ready to take on the war against fat!