Hi all,
I reached my latest mini-goal of 180 lbs but it was at a lot slower pace than I was losing previously. I got used to seeing big losses on the scale, then I hit the halfway number, a number I have seen 4 times before in weight loss attempts since 2006. I thought the weight loss slowdown was due to having to break through that number but I guess it is my body, not my mind. Most of the obivous fat on my body is on my butt and legs, still have fat rolls on my knees. That fat has been around for a long time since I was a pre-teen so I expect it will be slow to come off.
I am still working on my mind as I am a step away from overeating. I actually stopped myself from buying a large latte (which someone else was buying) by asking myself "do I want this latte with whipped cream and have to do several hours of exercise or do I want to keep going on my goal of 180?" Then I gasped, causing people nearby to move away from the crazy lady with the funny look on her face, ME. I bought my black coffee and put in one of my portable creamers. "Oh yeah, I am a good girl", No, I am working toward a goal I do want! Did I live with my decision, yes, I did. I think I made a step towards thinking like a thin person. This is a lifestyle, not a temporary diet fix.
So two celebrations this week, reached 180, a mini-goal and I was able to make a good choice (delayed gratification) over a bad one (instant bratty gratification like a big baby!)
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Week 23 and I have turned into an inchworm
Started by mlcarpenter05061, Jan 29 2012 04:23 AM
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 04:23 AM
Melissa in NH
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 06:03 AM
Way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on reaching this new goal - you are doing AWESOME!!!!
I know exactly what you are saying about keeping your mind in the game - I think this is critical not only for the weight loss portion of our journey, but absolutely necessary if we are to keep it off for life.
I love your coffee story - had a similiar one the other day! The hubs and I were in the mall where there is a starbucks. We stopped in for a break and normally I would have gotten a latte, or mocha somthing, etc. Instead I got a small coffee of the day. And since it was time for my afternoon break I pulled out the Pria bar I had in my purse and enjoyed it with my coffee!! What a wonderful experience to be in control of what I eat, instead of letting the food control me!!
I wish you all the best in your journey!
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Congratulations on reaching this new goal - you are doing AWESOME!!!!
I know exactly what you are saying about keeping your mind in the game - I think this is critical not only for the weight loss portion of our journey, but absolutely necessary if we are to keep it off for life.
I love your coffee story - had a similiar one the other day! The hubs and I were in the mall where there is a starbucks. We stopped in for a break and normally I would have gotten a latte, or mocha somthing, etc. Instead I got a small coffee of the day. And since it was time for my afternoon break I pulled out the Pria bar I had in my purse and enjoyed it with my coffee!! What a wonderful experience to be in control of what I eat, instead of letting the food control me!!
I wish you all the best in your journey!
((hugs))
Nancy
Do or do not....there is no try
Pounds lost:
Month 1 - 6.5
Month 2 - 6.5
Month 3 - 5.5
Month 4 - 1.7 (on vacation for 2 weeks)
Month 5 - 3.3
Month 6 - 6.1
Month 7 -4.2
Month 8 -6.0
Month 9 - 5.2 and 24 inches lost so far
Month 10 - 3.2 (had a gain one week this month
Month 11 - 5.4
Do or do not....there is no try
Pounds lost:
Month 1 - 6.5
Month 2 - 6.5
Month 3 - 5.5
Month 4 - 1.7 (on vacation for 2 weeks)
Month 5 - 3.3
Month 6 - 6.1
Month 7 -4.2
Month 8 -6.0
Month 9 - 5.2 and 24 inches lost so far
Month 10 - 3.2 (had a gain one week this month
Month 11 - 5.4
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 07:54 AM
Whoooo-hooooo!!!!! What a great mindset you have! It's EXACTLY what you need to do for the long haul.
Like Nancy, I LOVE your coffee story and the way you "talked" yourself out of the higher calorie choice. (BTW, I always have these "conversations" with myself and sometimes they are unknowingly out loud and it doesn't dawn on me until I realize people are staring at me - LOL).
But you're absolutely correct. This isn't just a diet as much as it is a lifelong journey and that's the way you have to think. Yes, the weight will come off slow, fast or on-target, but it will come off. But the key to keeping it off is to realize that it is more than about losing the weight but having a new relationship with food for life and you sound as if you have finally accepted that. That's WONDERFUL!!! Sooooo happy for you!
Keep it up! You've inspired many, I'm sure, with your post.
Like Nancy, I LOVE your coffee story and the way you "talked" yourself out of the higher calorie choice. (BTW, I always have these "conversations" with myself and sometimes they are unknowingly out loud and it doesn't dawn on me until I realize people are staring at me - LOL).
But you're absolutely correct. This isn't just a diet as much as it is a lifelong journey and that's the way you have to think. Yes, the weight will come off slow, fast or on-target, but it will come off. But the key to keeping it off is to realize that it is more than about losing the weight but having a new relationship with food for life and you sound as if you have finally accepted that. That's WONDERFUL!!! Sooooo happy for you!
Keep it up! You've inspired many, I'm sure, with your post.
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 08:20 AM
Congrats Melissa!!!
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 08:49 AM
Congratulations, Melissa on meeting your mini-goal. Keep up the good work.
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Posted 01 February 2012 - 10:07 PM
Good job, and inspiring! Thank you and congratulations!
Steven
Goal -- to lose 63 pounds (150 pound target weight)
Started January 2012 at 213 pounds
May 2012 -- 176 and still dropping
Also occasional blog at http://dietingwithje...g.blogspot.com/
Goal -- to lose 63 pounds (150 pound target weight)
Started January 2012 at 213 pounds
May 2012 -- 176 and still dropping
Also occasional blog at http://dietingwithje...g.blogspot.com/
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 09:22 AM
mlcarpenter05061, on 29 January 2012 - 04:23 AM, said:
This is a lifestyle, not a temporary diet fix...I was able to make a good choice (delayed gratification) over a bad one (instant bratty gratification like a big baby!)
You nailed it!!! Awesome!!! Big congratulations on your 180...but even bigger congratulations on your mindset. That's what's going to take you to 170, 160, and beyond!
Mindy
Age 48 ~ SW 166 ~ GW 130 ~ Start Date 10/5/11
Age 48 ~ SW 166 ~ GW 130 ~ Start Date 10/5/11
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 09:31 AM
This is what I struggle with myself the most. That mindset. You have it exactly right!! I think we just have to keep doing it and doing it and then doing it some more until IT becomes what we do as a habit. Because really, the rewarding ourselves with food is just that.... a habit.
Debbie
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the
attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way
your mind looks at what happens. - John Homer Miller
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the
attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way
your mind looks at what happens. - John Homer Miller
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