Jan 25, 2012: 248
Feb 1, 2012: 246
65 Pounds in 8 months!!!!
I am really excited! It's not very often I look at how many pounds I've lost 'overall' - I always just go week by week. Obviously, I notice when I hit 40 or 50 - but really, I just kept on truckin' through the weeks as they came. Here I am 8 months and 65 pounds. I can't even remember the last time I was under 250. I can't remember the last time I went into a store and didn't have to automatically find the BIGGEST size they carried. Most of all, I can't remember being this aware of my body. I know how it works now, I know why I have all these muscles and joints - they allow me to move it, move it & shake it, shake it! I know how to treat my body, how to nourish it - how to keep the plumbing system maintained, how to keep my skin clear and beautiful, how to keep my hair shiny and healthy, how to protect and strengthen my knees & back which have given my problems for years..... the list goes on and on.
I don't know what else to say - I'm so happy I teared up a little bit because I didn't think I could do this. I have punched 311-246 into the calculator about 10 times. Is the math right? Did I really just lose 65 pounds in 8 months? I checked again and it still comes out to 65, so I guess it must be right. Once I started thinking I could, it just kept happening. Life tried to hold me down, people doubted me.. but here I am! I had a two month stall where I only lost 3 pounds, but honestly I think that helped me to kill it these most recent 2 months and lose 15 pounds. Just keep going. That's my only advice - do not give up because you're worth it.
I'm so happy I can't sit still, so I'm off for a walk now! I love that my job allows 30 minutes of walking every day (in addition to 30 minute lunch and two 15 minute breaks - which I also utilize for walking many times). All employers should be doing this for their employees health!
I'll do a February goals post later; but please excuse me for now because I'm off to walk on some sunshine.................... ;)
That is SO awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I am in the beginning stages of my journey, I found this post very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteYou rock You rock You rock!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! You are doing Amazing...I am down 87lbs, but it has been a slow and steady process and 4.5 years to get there....I still have 42 more to go and I will reach that goal no matter how long it takes.
ReplyDeleteWAHOO!!! Go April! You've done so stinking well! I hope to try and catch up to that by March, my 8 month mark. But you are ROCKING It! :)
ReplyDeleteI put it in my calculator for you and it came out to 65 too! BELIEVE IT! You are AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Girl :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a rock star!!!! Great job woman!! And that is so cool about work giving you 30 minutes of walk time. You are right in that all employers should do that.
ReplyDeleteProud of you!
Way to go!!! Congrats on your 65!!
ReplyDeleteApplause!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME
ReplyDeleteWOO WOO CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go April!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is just amazing! GOOD JOB!
ReplyDeleteHappy Dance! Happy Dance!
ReplyDeleteI'm just grinning from ear to ear for you! And yes, the math is right. I checked it on my engineering calculator. ;)
What great news! I'm so happy for you, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! I am very happy for you! The hard work pays off!!
ReplyDeleteYES!! Great work!! Way to stick with it!!
ReplyDeleteYAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Congratulations April. I´m so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteGood going!! That is an awesome milestone! The best part? You left those doubters in the dust!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!!!! WHOOHOOO!!! Keep moving girl!! YOu can do this!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And: Just how do you keep your hair healthy and shiny? No matter what I do to mine, it looks like the cats chewed on it. ^^
ReplyDeleteThat's absolutely BRILLIANT! Well done :D
ReplyDeleteEllie, the reason you're doing fantastic is because you don't give up no matter what challenges come your way. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME! Congrats on such a huge milestone!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job and through all the turmoil too! You are so rocking it!!
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