WOW! Has it really been a month?
Good morning all! I have been running around for the past few weeks busier than I thought, since I have not posted on here in almost a month. WOW!
Well, I am back to poor out all my joy and fears and then hopefully get back to work!
Today's celebration: I have lost 66.4 lbs! Can you freaking believe that? I have almost lost a 10 year old off my body. I cannot believe that I have stayed dedicated enough and on this path to say that I have come this far and am STILL stoked about going the rest of the way. I still like to count points and enjoy reading labels to learn more about nutrition. I still look for better way to make recipes and explore serving sizes. THAT means it might be a life change, and THAT is the best part!
does anyone else feel like when they have weight loss success and tell people it feels like gloating? Sometimes I feel like people think I am conceded because I want to celebrate my success. Maybe its my own personal issue of reading too much into it, but they cannot understand how I feel at that moment (Fat or thin) and its an entirely personal mission. BUT... if I do not celebrate then I will lose the drive and feeling of success.
With almost 67 lbs off my body, I am starting to get closer to being the size of my mom and sister. It comes with a bit of guilt because neither of them are having huge success, but i cannot figure out how to help. If I push it doesnt work, if I encourage healthy eating they get annoyed, and they haven't found what reason works for them. They have not had the same success, but I have been working HARD for it. People think because the weight keeps coming off that It is easy. WHAT?!?! What part of watching everything I eat with exercising harder than before is easy?
My boyfriend has lost 25 lbs now too... which is really neat! He was always a cutie, but seeing him feel good and be thinner with me makes it a more partner mission. He ALWAYS has something supportive to say and I dont think I would be where I am without those little comments. ("Everytime I touch you, you are a smaller -- I can feel it!")
We are 9 lbs away from losing 100 lbs together! NEAT!
I dont know many details but my Dad is having some good successes as well! He has gone down two pants sizes and I believe has beaten or is pushing to beat the 300 lbs mark. GREAT!!!! He is going to come to the YMCA with me after his business traveling and that will be really cool too.
Not too much sludge in my head to get rid of... it seems that things are running smoothly for right now. I was sick all weekend and will be traveling for work Thursday and Friday of this week -- so I am sure the stress will pick back up soon! For now, my love, my family, and my life -- are keeping me overjoyed! :)
SHORT TERM GOAL: Be in the 220's by October 14th for my trip to Virginia.
LONG TERM GOAL: Be below 200 by 6/4/2009!