Starting Weight: 330 pounds
Weight Last Week: 312.2 pounds
This week’s weigh-in: 309.1 pounds
Oh. My. Goodness. Yes, finally! I have finally hit that elusive 20-pound mark! In the last 6 1/2 weeks, I have lost a total of 20.9 pounds. I can’t believe I am less than 10 pounds from being in the 200s again.
It is so weird to me, that I worked so hard the week before last and the difference was negligible on the scale, but then this past week was a bit more rough, yet I had a HUGE, milestone-achieving loss!
If you’ll remember though, last week I had a hard time eating enough calories, simply because of stress. I just wasn’t hungry. I think my body went into starvation mode and started hanging on to that weight, rather than allowing a loss. There must be something to that theory that says you have to eat to lose. I ate very close to my calorie goal all this week, and while I didn’t do a whole lot of exercise, I still saw a good loss on the scale this week. Now THAT’s what I’m talkin’ about! Yeah, baby!
I can’t even begin to tell you how good it feels to be making progress. It’s just so validating and motivating for me. I know the scale doesn’t define me, which is why I didn’t let it get me down last week, but it still feels so sweet when it goes in the direction I want it to.
This week’s measurements:
Chest: 50.5″
Waist: 48.75″
Hips:56.5″
I was down half an inch in my chest and 1.5 inches in my hips (thank you, stubborn hips!) and down three quarters of an inch in my waist. I think this is the first week where I have been down in all of my measurements. I did use a different measuring tape this week because I couldn’t find my usual one (thank you children). I would hope they are both equally accurate but who knows? I’ll take it, though.
Some of my non-scale victories this week include:
- My clothes are fitting better, especially pants, which is great!
- The Red Lobster booth success
- Not directly related to weight-loss, but since developing written goals for the blog, I have been more focused and been able to do some advance writing and have been managing my time a bit better.
The Chick Magnet was down to 275.4 today. He lost a total of 1.5 pounds this week. Which I think is fabulous as his weight-loss seems to be leveling off a bit. It was a much more healthy weight-loss than last week’s 7.3. The change in him has been amazing. He is looking so fit and trim, fitting into some clothes that haven’t fit properly in a while (while some others are falling off ;)). Good job honey, so proud of you!
That’s the truth.
How was your weigh-in this week? Any new goals for next week? Share in the comments!
Wow!! I am so happy for you! Another great post to encourage me. Thank you!
Glad you are encouraged-thank you!
Yay! Congratulations on hitting the 20 lb. mark!!!
Thanks Kris-now I need to go get my new 20 lb button off your blog!
Congrats! I’m so proud of you. Wish I could say the same. I’ve gained 4 pounds according to the doctor’s scale. I had diverticulitis the last couple of weeks, probably brought on by stress. I pray your journey continues to bring you as success as you feel today. I love you honey…always.
LISA,
Very proud of you, you have such a postive attitude. Keep up the good job. It does feel good to see the scales go in the down position. Praying for Rick and the job and for your family. Miss you all
Miss you too Beth!
Whoo hoo!! That’s fantastic!! So proud of you for sticking to it and making it to the 20 lb mark! Hang in there, it’s going to be smooth sailing now 🙂 Hope this week goes well for you.
Thanks Erica!
AWESOME!!! Good for you 🙂
WooHoo!!! You Go Grrl!!!! I’m very proud of you, and the scale doesn’t always make sense. I’ve dieted enough to know that….but we still persevere because ultimately as long as over time it’s headed in the down direction all is good.
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