Hello everyone! I have to apologize for being so elusive during this challenge. As I am sure many of you know, it takes so much effort to lose the weight, I couldn't really make the time to post about it a ton. I had intended to post every 10 days, but alas, it's over already!
I have a feeling I would have heard about it if anyone reached the goal of ten pounds (PLEASE MAKE IT KNOWN IF YOU DID IT!!!!), but how DID everyone do? I weighed-in today at 162.2, only 2.4 pounds from my goal, so I am pleased. In weight loss, just making progress in the right direction will get us all where we want to be eventually! I just hope this challenge made it a little more fun for everyone.
If there isn't a winner, I think I'm going to use the $50 to register for a mini-triatholon in Salem Utah at the end of May (800m swim, 14 mile bike ride, and a 5k, I think). So much exercise has awakened something in me that makes me wonder if I'm an athlete deep down! Wouldn't that be a great surprise? It's not something I ever would have guessed about myself because when I was younger (and not overweight), and attempted to get into an exercise routine, it just never clicked. I'm like the guy on the Kashi commercial that says he'd never run a day before his 30's, but he then is like this mountain trail runner in his 50's. I have a feeling my best is yet to come.
I want to give a loving and grateful shout-out to my awesome husband and boys. They have put up with a lot as I have spent a lot of time and mental energy on losing weight for way longer than the last 50 days, and it's not even over yet. Phil has done a lot of kid-patrol, dishes, meals, and especially listening as I think I barely talk about anything else (how annoying!). Elijah has let his legs go numb I am sure as we do one more, no, two more laps in the jogger, or as he watches yet another round of Word World or Bob the Builder. And poor Caleb has waited patiently from the exersaucer for his salty milk watching me be-bop to my exercise videos or run on the treadmill. THANK YOU FAMILY! It's my deepest desire to use my healthy self to serve each one of you as long as I live! I LOVE YOU!
When you tell us all how your weight loss went, please share anything you learned that could encourage us all to appreciate anything else we may have GAINED during the whole experience! I can't wait to hear from everyone!
August 2024
4 weeks ago
10 comments:
Congratulations on your awesome progress! You have totally inspired me to quit my whining and be committed. How have you done it?
BTW, is it alright if I add you to my blogroll?
Awesome job, Mary! I lost about the same as you- 7.6 lbs. I've had to be disciplined, but I like feeling that I am in control of myself anyway.
It really helped me to keep track of everything in gymboree. The calorie counting really helped me make better eating choices and know how to make it up if I really wanted a little of something unhealthy.
I also love how much more toned I feel. I still have more to go, but it's been fun to know others that are working on the same get to a healthier body weight goal.
Keep up the great work!
Mary, as you know, I think you are pretty amazing! Congrats on the weight burned!
I lost five. Not what I hoped but like you said progress. I am going to keep on trying. I would love to see progress pictures I bet you look amazing
I am so proud of you Mary!! Seriously, I am. You inspire me in so many ways and I hope you get to use that money for your triathlon!
You are so awesome. And so inspiring! I think I lost almost 5. Which is 5 more than the month before, thanks to you!
:)
Love you.
I lost five as well. I love that you set this all in motion. I'm watching how I eat more than I used to and that is great. I have mini goals and long-term goals and I'm grateful for your inspiration. Would you mind posting things that have really helped you? You've had so much success and I know I could benefit from your methods.
Here are the things that worked for me: 1) I tried to make dinner my last food of the day, and I was pretty good about it--just a few exceptions, including fat-free, sugar-free ice cream (read: frozen cardboard) or sugar-free jello.
2) I tried to have dinner by 6 pm. I made exceptions on Monday nights because of Doug's schedule and on date nights.
3) I read a book about low-fat eating. It didn't make me change a lot of what I ate, but I like being aware of what is and isn't healthy for my body.
4) I worked out almost every day except Sunday, and that helped me feel energetic and like I was making an effort to achieve my goals.
5) I ate "naughty" foods in the afternoon, hoping that I'd burn it off during the rest of the day:).
I know I could have lost less if I'd shied away from seconds and thirds, and stayed away from desserts.
Love you, Mary! I can't believe the challenge went by so quickly and I'd love to see you when you come out in May! Do the triathalon.
Hey, I was almost 5 too. You should do the triathalon! You would do so well.
Wow, you are inspiring. See ya at exercise class
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