Posh: How Much Are You Willing To Lose?

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Posh: Year End Report

A few years ago, we made a pact. A pact that we would not end the year heavier than when we started it. It came about as a result of some late night review of home videos. We saw ourselves progressivley getting larger as we watched time digitally pass before us. It seemed logical to try and reverse the action. We comitted to just not getting any bigger. Each year, we had our annual check in. And by hook or by crook, we seemed to be able to stick to the pact.

This week, Scary left me a panicked message that made me suck my breath in really fast-- she was over her begining weight. Oh dear, I thought. I felt her frustration and secretly knew I could be in the same position. I hadn't been on the scale in a few weeks though and didn't really want to.

I reflected over my year. This was the year, I learned the difference between maintaining and losing weight. I learned the body changing effects of strength exercises... I saw my body changing... I felt my endurance building...This was the year of "Challenges"!

I got on the scale this morning. I got back on again. Finally, a third time.

I'm 210lbs. Depending on how I stand on the scale though, I can be either 210.2 or 209.8.

I started the year at 210lbs.

If I look at the numbers, the year seems circular. And not a very large circle at that. But you know what? I haven't lost my "new found" muscles. They're still there reminding me of what can still be mine. I still have my memories of my oxygen high moments and the great diet days to keep the goal alive. I still have a couple of laughs left at all the different mind games, and mottos and ditties I used to try and get me up for the day. And I know next year, I'll have even more.

Let's go girls! 2008 awaits us!! Regroup and get ready to fight again!

Sporty: Week 46(12/27/07)

WOW, this the last Thursday of 2007! All things considered, this was a good year for weight loss --Ending the year lighter. At the end of 2006 I was close to 248 now I'm at 219. With the exception of vacation time, I've stayed aware by posting weekly and I have developed a much more forgiving attitude to myself. The all or nothing stance I've taken in the past has evolved into just keep trying. I've learned a lot about myself and more importantly I think I have accepted certain realities about the weight loss journey that I had not before.

Update for "How Much Are You Willing To Lose"

Initial: 248 (Feb)

Start: 220 (Aug -212; Sept - 206; Oct - 207; Nov - 210)

Current: Dec - 219 (1 lb lost)

Total lbs lost since Feb 07 = 29 lbs

Looking ahead to 2008, I plan to be lighter than I am now and pray that we are ALL healthier, lighter and wiser!!!!!! Happy New Year.

Sporty: Week 45 (12/20/07)

Hello Everyone:
How's everyone doing? 2007 is quickly coming to an end and I thought it would be helpful of each of us to post on the things that went WELL this year. From our conversations, I know that we are not where we hoped we would be but at the same time it is clear that we have made progress. Let's celebrate the progress/success we have had this year!!


Last week:
Current Wt: 216 (3lb gain from last weigh-in)
Exercise: 2x
Diet: Followed no specific plan

This week:
Exercise: 3x
Diet: Stay within the hunger comfort zone

Sporty: Week 43 (12/6/07)

Wt: 213
Diet: No plan
Exercise: 1 x

Next week:
Vacation - moderate eating and exercise