So here we are, on the eve of 2007. New experience, just new-ness in general waits around every corner. Things that are new, transition, change...it all used to scare me. And I guess it still does in some ways. But in other ways I look forward to not staying stagnant, to having opportunities. That was one of the things that I learned in 2006 - as scary as it can be to stray from our comfort zone, it can be very rewarding.
It's appropriate that the same day that closes out the year also closes out my first six months on WW. I started this journey on July 1st, 2006, kicking off the second half of the year. Depending on what you're talking about, six months can either seem like forever, or a split second. In my case, it passed really quickly, and my progress still surprises me. The holiday season posed a bit of a challenge and I allowed myself to indulge, as evidenced by my last weigh-in. Just for the record I'm up 1.8 lbs, current weight is 174.8. In the grand scheme of things, there's no way I can be disappointed. What I've gained through this experience that really matters is way more than just what I've lost in pounds.
Ok, 2007, I greet you with a smile. Here's to family, lots of good food, fantastic friends and losing 20 more pounds along the way. Jon and Zaya...more adventures await, thank you for your love. Mom and Rachel, I love you and miss you. Nana, Papa and Reub...thank you for supporting the journey. J, ending the year having such a good friend back is priceless. A, you're the best new friend/neighbor/coworker/shenanigans-maker one could ask for. G and A2, you guys are good medicine for a girl who loves to laugh. M, I know it's been a hectic year, but you're so close! I'm with ya. And to everyone who enriches my life in many, many ways, thank you just isn't enough. Always in my heart, never far from my thoughts.
Happy Year of New-ness.
12.31.2006
12.27.2006
Day One Hundred Fifty-Eight
What's going on with me? Wondering what I've been up to? Defeating the purpose, that's what I've been doing. Hiding from my blog, feeling really unmotivated to tell you where I'm at. Part of that includes revealing that I'm just like everyone else when it comes to eating my way through the holiday season. Don't get me wrong, it's been a great one. But I have been less than focused on good eating. Barely paying attention to points tracking. Splurging, to say the least. Everywhere you go, there's FOOD! The kind that tastes good and looks festive but isn't so good for the nutritional plan.
As far as stats, when I last left you, I had reached my 40 lbs. So to bring you up to speed, here's how the last two weigh-ins went:
Saturday, December 16th - gained 1.4 lbs. Was not a big surprise.
Saturday, December 23rd - lost 1.4 lbs. Was a HUGE surprise!!!
All things considered, I'm doing pretty well. Currently I weigh 173 lbs., and am still heading to 155. That's right, just 18 lbs. to go. Doesn't seem like all that much, and it's really not. Especially considering all that I was able to accomplish in just the second half of the year. But the fact is, it's far from easy.
The reason I said my lack of blogging is defeating the purpose is because I started this thing with the intention of documenting the ENTIRE journey. Good, bad, ugly and everything in between. Not just the weight loss victories. Not just the parts I like. All of it. So here I am, back to tell you it ain't all roses. And that's ok.
One of the things I never anticipated was uncovering more than just what I looked like under the physical weight. I've begun to see the me underneath the emotional weight, too. There's confidence now that's unfamiliar, both to me and those around me. My perspective has shifted, brought new things to light. There's transition ongoing, work being done. Kind of like peeling back the layers of an onion. I'm still the same person at the core, but new layers are being exposed. It just takes some getting used to. And what I'm learning is...that's ok, too.
So I'm still here. It's been an amazing, fantastic, emotionally-driven, educational, whirlwind of a year. I've lost some of me along the way and found even more. Equally exciting is the fact that I've re-discovered some of you, who have eagerly jumped on board, grabbed my hand and come along for the sometimes bumpy ride. You've carried my burdens, shouted my victories and celebrated me at every step. And that's why I'm here, not hiding anymore. I owe you my honesty, given as freely as the love you've given me. It's a crazy life, one that would be boring and lonely to be lived alone. In the words of Shakespeare (as spoken by Steve Martin in one of my all-time favorite movies, L.A. Story) you are "wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful, wonderful! And yet again, wonderful." And I love you.
As far as stats, when I last left you, I had reached my 40 lbs. So to bring you up to speed, here's how the last two weigh-ins went:
Saturday, December 16th - gained 1.4 lbs. Was not a big surprise.
Saturday, December 23rd - lost 1.4 lbs. Was a HUGE surprise!!!
All things considered, I'm doing pretty well. Currently I weigh 173 lbs., and am still heading to 155. That's right, just 18 lbs. to go. Doesn't seem like all that much, and it's really not. Especially considering all that I was able to accomplish in just the second half of the year. But the fact is, it's far from easy.
The reason I said my lack of blogging is defeating the purpose is because I started this thing with the intention of documenting the ENTIRE journey. Good, bad, ugly and everything in between. Not just the weight loss victories. Not just the parts I like. All of it. So here I am, back to tell you it ain't all roses. And that's ok.
One of the things I never anticipated was uncovering more than just what I looked like under the physical weight. I've begun to see the me underneath the emotional weight, too. There's confidence now that's unfamiliar, both to me and those around me. My perspective has shifted, brought new things to light. There's transition ongoing, work being done. Kind of like peeling back the layers of an onion. I'm still the same person at the core, but new layers are being exposed. It just takes some getting used to. And what I'm learning is...that's ok, too.
So I'm still here. It's been an amazing, fantastic, emotionally-driven, educational, whirlwind of a year. I've lost some of me along the way and found even more. Equally exciting is the fact that I've re-discovered some of you, who have eagerly jumped on board, grabbed my hand and come along for the sometimes bumpy ride. You've carried my burdens, shouted my victories and celebrated me at every step. And that's why I'm here, not hiding anymore. I owe you my honesty, given as freely as the love you've given me. It's a crazy life, one that would be boring and lonely to be lived alone. In the words of Shakespeare (as spoken by Steve Martin in one of my all-time favorite movies, L.A. Story) you are "wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful, wonderful! And yet again, wonderful." And I love you.
12.10.2006
Day 141: Weigh In
What is it about December...there's just food EVERYWHERE! And not like trays of carrots or anything, I'm talking big, heavy, sugary, fatty food all dressed up in red and green with chocolate sprinkles. It's everywhere I go. I have to say I think I've been pretty good about avoiding it. Sure I've nibbled here and there. But I haven't overindulged as of yet. It's easier to stay on target now that I'm back to tracking my daily points more consistently.
Weigh in today reflected that I've regained some focus. I lost .8 of a pound this week, so I'm down a total of 40.4 lbs. My current weight is 173 exactly. And I couldn't be more pleased. This comes after having several weeks with only one exercise day, so it was a nice surprise. And again, just like when I reached the 30 lb. mark, reaching a round number makes me feel really accomplished. For some reason 39.6 sounds ok, but 40.4 sounds like, WOW!
This loss also comes after my big day out at the Happiest Place on Earth. Jon and I took a Disney trip yesterday in celebration of my birthday. And I knew what I wanted first thing, too. The cafe on Main Street serves the most amazing cinnamon rolls in the entire world. Dripping with icing, warm from the oven. Of course I failed to remember how ENORMOUSLY HUGE they are. But I did not try to finish it. Didn't even come close. I never eat stuff like that anymore, so it was a treat, to say the least. And to compensate, I didn't eat much more til dinner at The StoryTellers Cafe that night.
I'm proud to say that dinner was tasty beyond explanation and points-friendly as well. It consisted of broiled swordfish, fresh veggies and mashed potatoes, and this:
Yeah, so what if you won't find the chocolate covered, chocloate mousse-y, yummy cake Mickey dessert in the WW points guide. All you need to know is that it made me do this:
Weigh in today reflected that I've regained some focus. I lost .8 of a pound this week, so I'm down a total of 40.4 lbs. My current weight is 173 exactly. And I couldn't be more pleased. This comes after having several weeks with only one exercise day, so it was a nice surprise. And again, just like when I reached the 30 lb. mark, reaching a round number makes me feel really accomplished. For some reason 39.6 sounds ok, but 40.4 sounds like, WOW!
This loss also comes after my big day out at the Happiest Place on Earth. Jon and I took a Disney trip yesterday in celebration of my birthday. And I knew what I wanted first thing, too. The cafe on Main Street serves the most amazing cinnamon rolls in the entire world. Dripping with icing, warm from the oven. Of course I failed to remember how ENORMOUSLY HUGE they are. But I did not try to finish it. Didn't even come close. I never eat stuff like that anymore, so it was a treat, to say the least. And to compensate, I didn't eat much more til dinner at The StoryTellers Cafe that night.
I'm proud to say that dinner was tasty beyond explanation and points-friendly as well. It consisted of broiled swordfish, fresh veggies and mashed potatoes, and this:
Yeah, so what if you won't find the chocolate covered, chocloate mousse-y, yummy cake Mickey dessert in the WW points guide. All you need to know is that it made me do this:
12.02.2006
Day 134: Weigh In
Just the facts, ma'am. Weigh in was very good. I got rid of those Thanksgiving pounds and then some in one week's time. Sure aren't gonna hear me complain about that! I lost 2.8 lbs. this week for a total of 39.6 lbs. lost. I'm currently at 173.8. These results are hugely motivating and confirm the difference that all the little things make. I went back to nonfat milk, tracked my points consistently every day and faithfully stuck to my "take one, not two" rule. Those little things really add up to success for me, so if it ain't broke, why fix it.
I also need to mention the wonderfully supportive e-mail I received this week from one of my best life-long friends. We don't see each other much anymore, life tends to get in the way of that, but our bond is a strong one. She was responding to the most recent batch of Z pictures that I e-mailed out to our friends and family list. Out of 19 pictures, I am in two of them, holding Z in front of me. From those two pictures, she apparently noticed the weight loss. Her response was this:
I also have to give a shout out to A2, who co-hosted a wonderful party tonight AND made a very tasty WW dessert recipe. My mouth thanks you. And so does my daily points tracker.
I also need to mention the wonderfully supportive e-mail I received this week from one of my best life-long friends. We don't see each other much anymore, life tends to get in the way of that, but our bond is a strong one. She was responding to the most recent batch of Z pictures that I e-mailed out to our friends and family list. Out of 19 pictures, I am in two of them, holding Z in front of me. From those two pictures, she apparently noticed the weight loss. Her response was this:
"I'm so proud of you, not because you needed to lose the weight, but because I understand first hand how very difficult a journey it can be. I can't help it, I'm really excited for you, and you're such an inspiration!"This, to me, is huge. Coming from someone I've always looked up to and wanted to be like. In school, she attracted attention. She's smart, funny, attractive, was a cheerleader, always had more confidence than I did. I grew up feeling like the tag-along friend whenever I was around her. Don't get me wrong, I love her to death and she never looked at me like a person with a weight problem. But my poor image of myself was highlighted by the shining-star image of her that lived in my head. So to hear from her regarding the topic of weight loss is a big deal. Thank you, C, your encouragement means more than I think you realize.
I also have to give a shout out to A2, who co-hosted a wonderful party tonight AND made a very tasty WW dessert recipe. My mouth thanks you. And so does my daily points tracker.
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