First, apologies... I chickened out last week. I couldn't, or rather wouldn't write my blog because I was mad at myself and my lack of progress last week. It was a combination of unhealthy eating and lack of exercise. I only lost 1/2 of a pound. Part of me was frustrated to the point of apathy. I just didnt care. I felt like giving up. I didnt. I made sure to exercise when I got the motivation... or when I could force myself too. I felt good afterward. I felt strong. I felt ready to take on the world... or at least the next day. I beat myself up mentally all week... which of course didnt help.
When I weighed myself in this morning, I was convinced that I was going to be on the plus side of the scale. I was shocked, albeit thrilled, when the scale showed me the beautiful... beautiful number! 249!!!! Not only had I FINALLY lost 20 lbs, but I was also below 250. (NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN!!!!!) I wanted to jump up and down and scream from the rooftops. I'm doing it! I'm doing it right!
Im so excited to be setting a positive example for not only my children, but my friends and family.
Hopefully I'll have big numbers next week as well.
Total lbs lost journey: 20
Total % lost journey: 7.4%
Total lbs lost competition: 9
Total % lost competition: 3.5%
Total lbs lost this week: 4
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
As the saying goes, the smaller the feet...
The bigger the weight loss!!!!!
So... I've been noticing this week that my shoes (which I actually got in a bigger size cause nothing else fit properly) are starting to get loose. I know it sounds odd... but that's how I know I have definitely lost weight... my feet are smaller! I know... sounds completely silly.
It got me to thinking if the weight loss had any effect on other parts of my body. So... (skip this part if you are easily offended, are a visual person, have just eaten or get nauseous easily) I looked at my self in the mirror... naked... which as we all know fat chicks don't do. After I dont know how long, I think I found my waist. My little stomach pouch seems to be slowly disappearing. Its AWESOME! My hard work is paying off.
I decided to step on the scale and see if there was any difference there. I am almost to my goal. The beautiful scale told me I was now 250 lbs. One more pound and I will have hit twenty pounds... 20.... two zero... I cant believe its that close.
I feel really accomplished with my goal so close. All the sacrifice (boo hoo no mozzarella sticks) and hard work are finally showing. My endurance, agility and strength are all increasing.
As well as my knowledge of how I function... I noticed this week (or maybe it was last week) when I made pasta for dinner that I was completely worthless after that. I was exhausted and drained. Well... I guess thats one thing off of my eat list. Another thing that I realized (for the gatrillionth time) is that my depression worsens in winter. I dont know if its lack of vitamin D or if its something else. I need to figure it out before it sabotages my progress.
Well... time to relax before hitting the hay!
So... I've been noticing this week that my shoes (which I actually got in a bigger size cause nothing else fit properly) are starting to get loose. I know it sounds odd... but that's how I know I have definitely lost weight... my feet are smaller! I know... sounds completely silly.
It got me to thinking if the weight loss had any effect on other parts of my body. So... (skip this part if you are easily offended, are a visual person, have just eaten or get nauseous easily) I looked at my self in the mirror... naked... which as we all know fat chicks don't do. After I dont know how long, I think I found my waist. My little stomach pouch seems to be slowly disappearing. Its AWESOME! My hard work is paying off.
I decided to step on the scale and see if there was any difference there. I am almost to my goal. The beautiful scale told me I was now 250 lbs. One more pound and I will have hit twenty pounds... 20.... two zero... I cant believe its that close.
I feel really accomplished with my goal so close. All the sacrifice (boo hoo no mozzarella sticks) and hard work are finally showing. My endurance, agility and strength are all increasing.
As well as my knowledge of how I function... I noticed this week (or maybe it was last week) when I made pasta for dinner that I was completely worthless after that. I was exhausted and drained. Well... I guess thats one thing off of my eat list. Another thing that I realized (for the gatrillionth time) is that my depression worsens in winter. I dont know if its lack of vitamin D or if its something else. I need to figure it out before it sabotages my progress.
Well... time to relax before hitting the hay!
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