My hard work this past week has paid off. I kicked up my workout routine another notch and I managed to drop another 3.4 lbs.
I have not only surpassed my original goal - losing 15 lbs....my secondary goal - losing 25 lbs....but now I have entered into new territory. I am in the 130's. A place I have not been since I was in my 20's.
I bought some new clothes this weekend because I ran out of holes in my belt and couldn't keep up my pants any longer.
There are 3 weeks left in this Biggest Loser competition and I don't know how I can beat the guy in first place. He lost another 3.8 lbs. this week. He's up around 48 lbs. lost. Mind you, he started out more than a hundred pounds more than I did, so percentage-wise, he's still within reach. Anybody have any suggestions on how I can ramp it up for the last 3 weeks?????
Starting weight - 164.8
Current weight - 138
Weight lost - 26.8
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Slowly, but surely.
How is it that some people are still having huge weight losses 11 weeks into our Biggest Loser contest? I realize some people have a whole lot more to lose than others, but geez!
With just 4 weeks left in our little competition, it looks like the winner has already emerged. He lost 5 lbs. at this week's weigh-in and has dropped well over 40 pounds in the 11 weeks of the competition. That's almost 4 lbs. each and every week. Who does that? As it turns out, he did have the flu or some kind of bug for 3 or 4 days during this latest period. Is that the key to success? Should I stop washing my hands and start picking up stray tissues in the hopes the same happens to me? Oh man, just the thought makes me want to throw up!
Not much I can do about it. I lost another 1.4 lbs. this week and that is healthy. I have dropped 23.4 lbs so far. Can I overtake Mr. Big Loss. I doubt it....but I'm going to keep trying right to the end!
Starting weight - 164.8
Current weight - 141.4
Total lost - 23.4 lbs.
With just 4 weeks left in our little competition, it looks like the winner has already emerged. He lost 5 lbs. at this week's weigh-in and has dropped well over 40 pounds in the 11 weeks of the competition. That's almost 4 lbs. each and every week. Who does that? As it turns out, he did have the flu or some kind of bug for 3 or 4 days during this latest period. Is that the key to success? Should I stop washing my hands and start picking up stray tissues in the hopes the same happens to me? Oh man, just the thought makes me want to throw up!
Not much I can do about it. I lost another 1.4 lbs. this week and that is healthy. I have dropped 23.4 lbs so far. Can I overtake Mr. Big Loss. I doubt it....but I'm going to keep trying right to the end!
Starting weight - 164.8
Current weight - 141.4
Total lost - 23.4 lbs.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Whew...did I get lucky.
I was convinced my weight was going to be up this week. I misbehaved. I ate in restaurants. I drank wine. I had a dinner party Saturday night where I made a Moroccan feast. I worked out a few times, but I didn't think it would be enough to put me in the negative numbers. I was wrong. Somehow, the diet gods were smiling on me and I managed to lose 1.2 lbs.!
I am thrilled! It's good to know that I can indulge every once (or four times) in a while and still manage to stay on track. I hope this also serves as encouragement for those of you who might feel like giving up because you had a cheat or two. I pointed out early on that getting healthier and fitter is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't be discouraged if you gain a pound or two here or there. Just get right back to what you know is the path to better health.
I'd be lying if I said how I look doesn't matter as much as how I feel. I'm a 46 year old woman, you're darn right I care about how I look. It's just an added bonus that my back feels so much better, I have tons more energy and I just feel better all over.
So, keep at it, friends. I have lost 22 lbs. 2.8 more to hit my goal. Everything after that - is gravy. LOL
I am thrilled! It's good to know that I can indulge every once (or four times) in a while and still manage to stay on track. I hope this also serves as encouragement for those of you who might feel like giving up because you had a cheat or two. I pointed out early on that getting healthier and fitter is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't be discouraged if you gain a pound or two here or there. Just get right back to what you know is the path to better health.
I'd be lying if I said how I look doesn't matter as much as how I feel. I'm a 46 year old woman, you're darn right I care about how I look. It's just an added bonus that my back feels so much better, I have tons more energy and I just feel better all over.
So, keep at it, friends. I have lost 22 lbs. 2.8 more to hit my goal. Everything after that - is gravy. LOL
Monday, March 9, 2009
Another Milestone.
As reported in my last blog, I missed the last Biggest Loser weigh-in because I was sick. So, needless to say, I had no idea what would happen today after several days of being home, bored out of my mind, eating non-stop. (why couldn't I have gotten a nice gastrointestinal bug that would have discouraged that? - kidding.)
I stepped on the scale this morning and realized I had hit another milestone. Two weeks ago I dropped below 150 lbs. which was a thrill for me. The next goal I had in mind was to record a total weight loss of 20 lbs. and today I accomplished that. I am down another 3 lbs. and that brings my total weight loss to 20.8 lbs.
None of my pants fit - not even the ones that used to be really tight. I am using holes in my belt that I didn't even know existed. I need new bras (okay, that one was for the women who know exactly what I'm talking about) ; )
I am not winning the competition, but I'm in the top 3 so far! (it's difficult to compete with a dedicated man who started out weighing more than 100 pounds more than I did - but I'm very proud of his progress too).
Starting weight - 164.8 lbs.
Current weight - 144 lbs.
6 weeks to go.
I stepped on the scale this morning and realized I had hit another milestone. Two weeks ago I dropped below 150 lbs. which was a thrill for me. The next goal I had in mind was to record a total weight loss of 20 lbs. and today I accomplished that. I am down another 3 lbs. and that brings my total weight loss to 20.8 lbs.
None of my pants fit - not even the ones that used to be really tight. I am using holes in my belt that I didn't even know existed. I need new bras (okay, that one was for the women who know exactly what I'm talking about) ; )
I am not winning the competition, but I'm in the top 3 so far! (it's difficult to compete with a dedicated man who started out weighing more than 100 pounds more than I did - but I'm very proud of his progress too).
Starting weight - 164.8 lbs.
Current weight - 144 lbs.
6 weeks to go.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A Missed Weigh-in
I have been sick. It's this annoying throat problem that stole my voice for a few days and left my throat burning like I had just consumed a couple of habenaros.
Bottom line - I missed this week's weigh-in. I have not weighed myself since my shocking 5 lb. weight loss last week, so I have no idea where I currently stand.
I have to admit though, while I was off work Monday and Tuesday, I ate like I was going on Survivor tomorrow. It would not surprise me if I gained a couple of pounds after my anniversary weekend. Three days - 3 parties. Yikes! I'm scared.
I will not step on a scale until Monday....and I'm worried.
Wish me luck.
Bottom line - I missed this week's weigh-in. I have not weighed myself since my shocking 5 lb. weight loss last week, so I have no idea where I currently stand.
I have to admit though, while I was off work Monday and Tuesday, I ate like I was going on Survivor tomorrow. It would not surprise me if I gained a couple of pounds after my anniversary weekend. Three days - 3 parties. Yikes! I'm scared.
I will not step on a scale until Monday....and I'm worried.
Wish me luck.
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