Monday, January 12, 2009

Moving Forward

Digging into the past was so enlightening.
Just one more reason that blogging is good for you!

I figured after sharing my story from the past, the least I could do is to talk about my future. After reading all my published posts about my journey I came to realization that my actual weight loss only happened during 10 months.

I lost 40lb between January and October of 2007 and really since then have just maintained. Sure I've gained some weight here and there, but I have consistently also lost it. I am only 7lb heavier than I was at my lowest weight and we did just get over the holidays in case you didn't notice. Not too bad. I almost feel successful that I have been able to pretty much maintain my weight loss.

But still. I haven't reached my goal weight. Not such a great feeling.

For the past year I have fooled myself into thinking that I was continuing on my journey. I would half heartedly track points, exercise, and post about my weight every now and then. When I did post I would continue to add my weight loss/gain to my stats that I had used at the bottom of my posts since the beginning.

Well no more. I'm starting with a clean slate. So here are my new stats!
My first weigh in was January 3 and I weighed in at 150.
This past Saturday I had my first weigh in.

Week 1 / -2.5 / -2.5

Goal: Continue to track all my points and do NOT go over my weekly allowance points.
Long-term goal: Reach goal weight of 135 by spring break in April!!

13 comments:

  1. inspiring!! CONGRATULATIONS on the loss this week - what great news!

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  2. I'm glad that you were able to see how much good you had done, instead of focusing on the bad. And a weight gain over the holidays is normal...too many cookies and cakes.
    My realization came when instead of being able to wear my old size that the manufacturers had kept increasing, I finally had to buy the next size up and some of those were snug. I'm hoping that by Easter or sooner I'll be in a desparate search for pants that fit me in a smaller size. I would like to look good before DH has to leave.

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  3. Wow! Good work! -2.5 is very good!! What you write is true, very smart. I think it applies to me too - I've certainly been 'maintaining' more than anything... Sounds like you're ready for a fresh and committed start - I'm with you!
    Go Mel! :)
    Go Team Lynn! ;)

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  4. Great goals and congrats on your SUCCESS!

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  5. Great job!! I like the idea of starting over. And I like Spring Break as a goal - I should do the same. No way I can hit goal by then, but I need to come up with a number to try for, at least.

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  6. Best wishes and great job.
    Thanks for sharing your story, I am starting to question my own weight loss or lack there of.

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  7. A fresh start is always good to recharge your commitment to healthier more fit you!

    Congrats on your loss this week!

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  8. Excellent point about moving forward!

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  9. Great post! I also believe one must embrace the past because it created the person who standing here today!

    Just spreading a little tough love to my fellow BLBE2 Team Lynn team member - the clock is ticking, the gym is open, so go workout!

    Muah!

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  10. Way to go! That is AWESOME!

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  11. First, there's no such thing as "just maintained"! You maintained your loss for over a year!! That's awesome!

    Second, congrats on your loss this week. 2.5 is a fantastic start!

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  12. What a great loss! I love your goal for spring break!

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  13. You gotta love a clean slate! Good job on the loss this week and I can't wait to see you hit your goal!

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