Are you ready for this!? Are you!? Really!?
THREE. POINT. SIX.
I know! I can't believe it either!
I am so close to being under 200 that I can hardly stand it! It's mind-blowing to think I've lost a little over 36 pounds -- and a little over 20 of that has been just since January! This weekend will be April 1st and I will post new pictures to compare to the old ones. (Yes, I realize that I didn't get any posted for March 1st as planned -- I took them but accidentally deleted them from the camera before I could get them downloaded to the computer. Sometimes me and technology have this love-hate relationship.)
I am so pumped and excited and energized and determined and... Well, you get the idea.
I have to attribute some of the "extra" weight loss (meaning more than 1 lb a week) to exercising more. I am self-training for the Mother's Day 5K in Moberly. (I highly recommend downloading the Couch-2-5K app if you want a realistic, do-able approach to running. I am in no way one of those fast runners. In fact, there are walkers who probably can lap me! *ha* But I'm okay with that. I'm not doing this for speed or anything like that, but it is a good workout.) I also dug out an old Biggest Loser workout video and started it. I have found it's working a lot of muscles that I forgot were even there...even though there are some things I cannot do, such as get down on my knees. (Actually, it's just one knee...can't put any direct pressure/weight on it, such as kneeling. Other than that it doesn't bother me at all. It's numb the rest of the time. Kinda weird.)
Anyway, my workout "plan" is to do the 5K training three times a week and the BL video two times a week, allowing my body to rest (more like fully recover! *ha*) on Wednesdays and either Saturday/Sunday. I think it's a good start for me and something I can work with.
Again, I thank each of you for your support! It's inspiring and incredibly helpful. Love ya'll :)
P.S. I forgot to give a shout out to having friends (Kara & Colby) join WW last night! I'm so happy they've started this journey and that maybe, just maybe, I can help and encourage them along the way.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
WEIGH IN DAY 3/21/12
DOWN ANOTHER POUND! I am just so excited! And thankful! (I give You the glory, Lord.) And looking forward to all the mini-goals I'm reaching...all leading up to the finish line: the goal weight range for my body. I'm feeling so much better, both physically & mentally. The encouragement and support of so many friends and family has been a huge part of my success. I honestly couldn't do this without your loving support. You keep me accountable. You help me to stay positive (especially when I'm feeling down). You inspire me.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
(Elvis has left the building.)
I sat down earlier this week and set myself up with some mini-goals in 5% increments. I am very close to losing 15% of my starting weight...very close. I'd love to reach that by next WW mtg, but two weeks from now is probably more realistic. I wrote all of them down and have posted it in my weekly WW weigh-in card so that I can visibly see it and mark it off (with the date) with a red pen each time I reach one. I also have other mini-goals in mind. For instance, when I reach "One-derland" (aka: being out of the 200s), then I've asked Don to buy me a running skort (or something similar). I cannot wait to reach that goal -- because I've got a really cute one picked out! *lol* If you remember from an earlier post when I reached my 10% goal, I said that I wanted to be at 199 (or less) on or before the end of May...I think I may reach than sooner! (What a blessing that would be!)
I also decided after the amazingness of last week (buying smaller size pants, etc.), that I was NOT going to hold on to all of the size 20/22 pants and 2X tops. Because I am not going back there. Not gonna do it. A good friend could use the tops, so I gave them to her. The bottoms I put on a FB swap-shop page and have already sold most of them. That money is going into a special envelope just for me -- it's the "Cindy needs and wants another good sports bra" fund. :) Let me tell you, bras aren't cheap -- especially for us large-chested gals!
Which brings up another subject. Last week at my WW mtg the gals were "complaining" about losing weight there. I rolled my eyes! "Are you kidding me!?" I said. "I only WISH that's where I'd lose weight!" Now, while I may not have always been fat, I have always had big boobs. I'm not making this up when I say that in my teens I weighed anywhere between 100-115 pounds --- and had a C cup (sometimes D, depending on the style). Ask any of my family! True story. So when anyone complains about not having boobs or losing weight there first, I just wanna smack 'em! *lol* But on the other hand, I would much rather have these big ol' things than a set of hips...but that's just me. And if scientists ever figure out a way to suck boob fat out and inject it into others who want bigger boobs, then I'll be the first in line to share the wealth! Lord knows I have enough to give 10 ladies the desired C cup and still have a DD cup for myself. *lol*
Okay, enough of my rambling. Love ya'll!!!
Thank you. Thank you very much.
(Elvis has left the building.)
I sat down earlier this week and set myself up with some mini-goals in 5% increments. I am very close to losing 15% of my starting weight...very close. I'd love to reach that by next WW mtg, but two weeks from now is probably more realistic. I wrote all of them down and have posted it in my weekly WW weigh-in card so that I can visibly see it and mark it off (with the date) with a red pen each time I reach one. I also have other mini-goals in mind. For instance, when I reach "One-derland" (aka: being out of the 200s), then I've asked Don to buy me a running skort (or something similar). I cannot wait to reach that goal -- because I've got a really cute one picked out! *lol* If you remember from an earlier post when I reached my 10% goal, I said that I wanted to be at 199 (or less) on or before the end of May...I think I may reach than sooner! (What a blessing that would be!)
I also decided after the amazingness of last week (buying smaller size pants, etc.), that I was NOT going to hold on to all of the size 20/22 pants and 2X tops. Because I am not going back there. Not gonna do it. A good friend could use the tops, so I gave them to her. The bottoms I put on a FB swap-shop page and have already sold most of them. That money is going into a special envelope just for me -- it's the "Cindy needs and wants another good sports bra" fund. :) Let me tell you, bras aren't cheap -- especially for us large-chested gals!
Which brings up another subject. Last week at my WW mtg the gals were "complaining" about losing weight there. I rolled my eyes! "Are you kidding me!?" I said. "I only WISH that's where I'd lose weight!" Now, while I may not have always been fat, I have always had big boobs. I'm not making this up when I say that in my teens I weighed anywhere between 100-115 pounds --- and had a C cup (sometimes D, depending on the style). Ask any of my family! True story. So when anyone complains about not having boobs or losing weight there first, I just wanna smack 'em! *lol* But on the other hand, I would much rather have these big ol' things than a set of hips...but that's just me. And if scientists ever figure out a way to suck boob fat out and inject it into others who want bigger boobs, then I'll be the first in line to share the wealth! Lord knows I have enough to give 10 ladies the desired C cup and still have a DD cup for myself. *lol*
Okay, enough of my rambling. Love ya'll!!!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Can I brag for a minute?
Pardon me while I gloat...
Yesterday was a phenomenal day. One like I've not experienced in a looooooooong time. Chloe and I took the day to just hang out and do some girl stuff. I was on a quest to find a pair of "replacement pants" -- the original pair had gotten a little loose, plus a problematic zipper (which was currently being held up by a purple rubber band looped through the zipper pull and hooked around the button...a little redneck engineering). We entered Dress Barn Woman where, lo and behold, there they were! After a couple of months of looking all over mid-Missouri for a pair, here they were just waiting for me to purchase them. You'd have thought I'd struck gold, I was so excited. However, knowing that I needed a smaller size (*yeah*), I sauntered into the dressing room only to come out with very mixed emotions. The pants fit great in the waist, but they were still baggy everywhere else. The saleswoman then came up to me and said, "Honey, as much as it discourages me to say this, you need to go to the regular Dress Barn and get the same size. They just won't be cut as full and hang on you like these do." WHAT!?!?!? Did she just give me permission to go shopping in the regular-size store!? YES!!! I about started crying. Literally -- you can ask Chloe.
I went ahead and purchased a gorgeous blouse there that Chloe picked out -- yes, it was even a smaller size, but still cut fuller in the chest. Lord knows I'll always have this big ol' boobs!
We then make our way to the regular-size store (I can't help be do the happy dance just hearing/seeing that) and pull their last remaining pair of slacks in that size. I then go into the dressing room, put on the blouse I'd just both, take the pants off the hanger, then hold my breath and close my eyes while pulling them on. Buttoned? Check. Zipped? Check. Slowly release breath and open eyes, then reach for the door and walk out. Chloe loudly exclaims, "Momma, you look hot!" I admit it, tears crept outta my eyeballs.
(And besides that, I also got a great deal on a new pair of running shoes. They were on the sale rack for $45, then at the register I got another discount -- paid only $34 including tax! Shazam!!!)
I am on Cloud 9!!! This was just the boost in confidence that I needed. It's one thing to see the numbers going down on the scale and to feel better, but to actually step out of the "comfort" of those old clothes and slip into the comfort of new, smaller sizes -- the whole physical process -- has been just what I needed.
Yesterday was a phenomenal day. One like I've not experienced in a looooooooong time. Chloe and I took the day to just hang out and do some girl stuff. I was on a quest to find a pair of "replacement pants" -- the original pair had gotten a little loose, plus a problematic zipper (which was currently being held up by a purple rubber band looped through the zipper pull and hooked around the button...a little redneck engineering). We entered Dress Barn Woman where, lo and behold, there they were! After a couple of months of looking all over mid-Missouri for a pair, here they were just waiting for me to purchase them. You'd have thought I'd struck gold, I was so excited. However, knowing that I needed a smaller size (*yeah*), I sauntered into the dressing room only to come out with very mixed emotions. The pants fit great in the waist, but they were still baggy everywhere else. The saleswoman then came up to me and said, "Honey, as much as it discourages me to say this, you need to go to the regular Dress Barn and get the same size. They just won't be cut as full and hang on you like these do." WHAT!?!?!? Did she just give me permission to go shopping in the regular-size store!? YES!!! I about started crying. Literally -- you can ask Chloe.
I went ahead and purchased a gorgeous blouse there that Chloe picked out -- yes, it was even a smaller size, but still cut fuller in the chest. Lord knows I'll always have this big ol' boobs!
We then make our way to the regular-size store (I can't help be do the happy dance just hearing/seeing that) and pull their last remaining pair of slacks in that size. I then go into the dressing room, put on the blouse I'd just both, take the pants off the hanger, then hold my breath and close my eyes while pulling them on. Buttoned? Check. Zipped? Check. Slowly release breath and open eyes, then reach for the door and walk out. Chloe loudly exclaims, "Momma, you look hot!" I admit it, tears crept outta my eyeballs.
(And besides that, I also got a great deal on a new pair of running shoes. They were on the sale rack for $45, then at the register I got another discount -- paid only $34 including tax! Shazam!!!)
I am on Cloud 9!!! This was just the boost in confidence that I needed. It's one thing to see the numbers going down on the scale and to feel better, but to actually step out of the "comfort" of those old clothes and slip into the comfort of new, smaller sizes -- the whole physical process -- has been just what I needed.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
WEIGH-IN ~ Wed 3/14
MINUS. TWO. POINT. EIGHT. Yeah, you heard me right...down 2.8. I 'bout fainted. I knew (felt) that I'd lost, but I was not expecting that much. So excited! In fact, I'm going to reward myself with a new pair (or two) of pants. (I have the day off work tomorrow to spend the day with Chloe -- she's on spring break -- so we're headed to the Lake.)
2.8 :)
2.8 :)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Day Before
Well, here I am sitting here and wondering if tomorrow night's weigh-in will show a loss -- or gain, or plateau (don't care for either of those two) -- and will I reach that 30 pound mark. Trying not to worry or fret about it, because that's when I tend to snack. Plus, I just enjoyed some really yummy pizza rolls. (1 can of reduced fat crescent rolls, 3 slices of turkey pepperoni per crescent roll, 1/2 low-fat string cheese per crescent roll; bake at 400 deg for 12 min. -- 2 rolls=serving) And watching The Biggest Loser. So, knock on wood, say a prayer, kiss the Blarney Stone...whatever "luck" is needed. I hope when we chat tomorrow night that I can share good news! :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
Waiting, Trusting, Hoping
This was the title of my devotion today...and it could not have come at a better time. It comes at a time when my heart is heavy with concern, burdens, questions, doubt, anxiety, fear. (All things from the devil himself.) I'm just really struggling with some things right now in my life that have seemingly piled up all at once -- even though that's not totally true. I know that I need to rely upon Him - my Comforter and Friend. I know that I just need to take all of these to Him, drop them off at His feet and trust Him to provide answers where needed, peace/ease of worry, etc.
But it's so hard to do! I know I'm not the only one who feels that way, but I really, really struggle with each one of those words. And to put them all together in a strand (as the devotion suggests) is almost mind-blowing for me. I know it's the right thing and what God wants for me, but I fight putting it into action.
Much like my weight loss mantra -- baby steps, one foot in front of the other, right?
But it's so hard to do! I know I'm not the only one who feels that way, but I really, really struggle with each one of those words. And to put them all together in a strand (as the devotion suggests) is almost mind-blowing for me. I know it's the right thing and what God wants for me, but I fight putting it into action.
Much like my weight loss mantra -- baby steps, one foot in front of the other, right?
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
WEIGH IN - Wed 3/7/12
Not a mind-blowing loss this week, but still a loss. Two-tenths of a pound (for a grand total of 29 lbs so far) --- I'll take it! I honestly wasn't even expecting that, so I'm pleased that the scale went down. It's been a busy week with a little stress-slash-emotional eating going on. Again, I still stayed within my daily points target almost every day, so I contribute the commitment to exercise more than anything. Looking forward to a great week ahead...and maybe next Wednesday I can say another pound is gone which would give me my next 5 lb sticker and a loss of 30 lbs!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
WEIGH-IN DAY (Wed 2/29)
Another 1.6 pounds gone! (for a grand total loss of 28.8 so far) I was please to have not only lost the 1/2 pounds that I'd gained last week, but an extra pound gone too. I think really watching the sodium a little closer made the difference.
Let's now pause for a "commercial break" --
Have you tried Activia's Greek yogurt yet? OMG, it is sooooo good! It's 5 WW points, but so filling and good for you. (And that added "stuff" Activia is known for is good for people like me to aren't exactly "regular"...know what I mean, Vern?)
I also realize that today is the first of the month and you know what that means, right? Time for new/updated weight loss pictures! woohoo :) I'll be snapping those tonight and post them tomorrow. It's nice to see the scale going down, but the self portrait each month is really helpful -- just physically seeing that progress is encouraging. The clothes are fitting looser, the energy level is increasing, etc. (Yes, I am in fact patting myself on the back! *lol*)
Thanks again to each of your for your encouragement, thoughts, ideas, and support. Ya'll rock!!!
Let's now pause for a "commercial break" --
Have you tried Activia's Greek yogurt yet? OMG, it is sooooo good! It's 5 WW points, but so filling and good for you. (And that added "stuff" Activia is known for is good for people like me to aren't exactly "regular"...know what I mean, Vern?)
I also realize that today is the first of the month and you know what that means, right? Time for new/updated weight loss pictures! woohoo :) I'll be snapping those tonight and post them tomorrow. It's nice to see the scale going down, but the self portrait each month is really helpful -- just physically seeing that progress is encouraging. The clothes are fitting looser, the energy level is increasing, etc. (Yes, I am in fact patting myself on the back! *lol*)
Thanks again to each of your for your encouragement, thoughts, ideas, and support. Ya'll rock!!!
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