Made it to my 10% goal......

My 10% charm!!!!

         

I have to be honest today and say that I honestly was not expecting a 3.6lb loss last night at WI!  I had added some weight training into my exercise routine, and everybody said, "Don't expect a loss this week, because you are gaining more muscle mass and muscle weighs more than fat".  I was a little hesitant at first to start doing weights, but I thought what the hell, muscle helps you burn more fat so in the end weight training will be a benefit to me.  This just goes to show that people don't always know what they are talking about and you have to do things and see things for yourself.  I will continue the weight training 2-3 times a week. 

          After saying all of that, I HAVE FINALLY MADE IT TO MY 10% GOAL!!!!!  I was so happy, and I have a total weight loss of 35.6lbs.  This just gets better for me every week.  I am so happy that I am not letting my mind and insecurities get in the way of this weight loss.  Everyone is so happy for me and that is motivation enough.  Thanks to everyone who is in my corner and cheering for me all the way.....

Second gain since starting......No biggie

          So, I weighed in yesterday and I had a 1.2lb gain.  I really don't know what happened seeing as thought I was strictly on plan and I increased my exercise by and additional day.  I really think it had something to do with TOM and it is ok for me.  I hope to have a double loss next week and if not that is ok too.  I am determined and one gain is not going to stop me from getting to my goal.

Reached 30lbs!!

          I went to my WI last night and dropped down another 2.8lbs.  I was sooooo excited.  I only have to lose 4lbs more to make it to my 10%.  That is 10% of my original starting weight.  I am really going to work a little harder this week to see if I can do it in a week.
          This WW program is becoming more and more a part of my normal everyday life.  I don't even have to think about it anymore, it just comes rather naturally.  I don't feel like I am on a diet, because WW makes it easy to live and eat the normal things you like and still lose weight at the same time.  I am realizing everyday that this really is truly a lifestyle change.  I am thankful that I came to a decision to really get my life on track and get my body healthy so that I can live a more productive life.  I have to be honest, being overweight can really hold you back from doing lots of things in your life.  I use to say that I am happy the way I was, and to honest with you, I really was.  I had no problem with how I looked, because I always have thought very highly of myself.  When I started to feel bad on the inside, meaning not feeling good physically, I knew that I had to do something about it.  I am too young to die of a cause that I could have done something about, so guess what, I'm doing it and nothing or no one is going to stand in the way of my progress.  Either you are with me, or you are against me, and if you are against me then you can step off.

25lb MILESTONE REACHED!!!!

Last night at my WI, I went in as usual paid my $13 and got up on the scale.  Most people who weigh you will normally tell you how you did, but this particular lady never shows any emotion at all.  I was so anxious to see what the sticker she placed inside of my weight loss tracker showed.  I was delighted when I opened my book and saw a loss of 2.4lbs, which brought my total weight loss amount to 27.2lbs.  I am sooooo proud of myself for being able to make it this far.  I only have 6.8lbs more to reach my next goal of 10% of my starting weight.  Thanks to God for letting me strong enough to make it through this far.

First 20lb goal reached.....

As of this past Thursday, July 1st 2010, I reached my goal of losing the first 20lbs.  I am actually down 22.2lbs.  I feel really accomplished.  I am stating to realize that this journey is not a race.  I would treat it like a race in past times, but, who was I racing against??? Myself i suppose.  I know now that it took years for me to gain the weight and it may very well take years to lose it.  But I think 22.2 lbs before two months on program is great.  The last time I was on WW my goal was 20lbs per month!  That was so unrealistic, and that is why I eventually quit.  The weight just wasn't coming off fast enough for me, but now I realize that if I quit, the weight will not come off at all!  So I prefer slowly and healthily as oppose to not at all.  This is a lifestyle change, not a diet.  If you don't view it that way, you will surely fail this journey.  I am not saying the weight won't come off, but it will not stay off.  I will never be able to go back to the way I use to eat, and I am comfortable with that.

Official first big goal established....

This morning I have established my first big goal for the year.  My goal is to lose 70lbs by Christmas.  I know that I can do it, but it is going to take dedication and determination.  I have to put faith in God and give it my best and I know it will be obtainable.

5% goall reached.....

I have finally reached my goal of losing 5% of my starting weight.  A total of 17lbs.  I feel really good about it.  Over the weekend, I landing in the ER with chest and stomach pains.  I thought that I was having a heart attack but thank God I wasn't.  They said they think it is my gallbladder.  I have to go see my primary doctor and set up a nuclear study to see if my gallbladder is working correctly.  If not, I may have to have it removed.  They also let me know that when a person loses a large quantity of weight or loses rapidly, it can have an effect on your gallbladder.  I have decided not to let this stand in my way, if I have to have it removed, then so be it.  I am and will lose this weight so that I can be a more healthy me.