Mission Accomplished!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Woo hoo! After two weeks of ups and downs, I'm happy to say that I've reached the first of many goals for getting back on track. I'm under 200 lbs!
I remember the excitement of weighing in under 200 lbs. for the first time, and I hope I never forget the disappointment of watching my weight go the other way. The only thing worse that being overweight is losing it and gaining it back.
So what have I done differently? Well I've cut my snacking down to nearly zero. I'm trying to drink more water and watch my portion sizes at meals. I've also eaten out a lot and I've tried to order half as much food as I normally do. Basic stuff - but sometimes it's the easy stuff that makes a difference.
So now that I'm a proud 199.4 lbs., what's next? Well kids it's time for another goal. This time, I'm aiming for a svelte 195 lbs. Ok I know that seems like a lame goal, but it's important to keep your goals within reach lest you lose focus and motivation. When times are tough and you're emotionally fragile a simple thing like setting your goal at 195 vs. 190 can mean the difference between losing weight and losing hope.
P.S. - Since so many of you seem to have related, I've finally found a pair of jeans that don't squeeze my thighs like a sausage casing. It only took me 15 trips to the store to find one. Thanks for the moral support!
P.P.S. - Hmm....sausage.
I remember the excitement of weighing in under 200 lbs. for the first time, and I hope I never forget the disappointment of watching my weight go the other way. The only thing worse that being overweight is losing it and gaining it back.
So what have I done differently? Well I've cut my snacking down to nearly zero. I'm trying to drink more water and watch my portion sizes at meals. I've also eaten out a lot and I've tried to order half as much food as I normally do. Basic stuff - but sometimes it's the easy stuff that makes a difference.
So now that I'm a proud 199.4 lbs., what's next? Well kids it's time for another goal. This time, I'm aiming for a svelte 195 lbs. Ok I know that seems like a lame goal, but it's important to keep your goals within reach lest you lose focus and motivation. When times are tough and you're emotionally fragile a simple thing like setting your goal at 195 vs. 190 can mean the difference between losing weight and losing hope.
P.S. - Since so many of you seem to have related, I've finally found a pair of jeans that don't squeeze my thighs like a sausage casing. It only took me 15 trips to the store to find one. Thanks for the moral support!
P.P.S. - Hmm....sausage.
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4 Comments:
Congrats on the weight loss! Feels good, doesn't it?
There was a guy on TV a few weeks ago, talking about how he lost weight and he said "Well, I finally realized there is no magic trick - it really is all about diet and exercise!"
It's so simple, and yet we often forget to put it into practice.
1/15/2007 9:05 AM
I knew you could do it! Getting to 195 should be easy peasy stuff now.
Congrats!
Anne
1/15/2007 12:57 PM
Congrats on getting back on track amigo!
1/15/2007 10:14 PM
have you tried the hot lemon water...8oz of water/1/2 lemon-splash of cayenne pepper and a little pure maple syrup.
1/19/2007 5:35 PM
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