I do not remember my original weight loss goal but, I do remember modifying it a bit. My current goal is to lose 33 pounds by 10/22/2019. My current records show that I am past the half-way mark. Mind you this goal is not the ultimate goal. I have not set one like that. That is too far away and I just cannot deal with the thought of that. Too overwhelming.
I have lost 18.5 pounds and have 14 something to go.
I am positive I can make it. Writing here, using an Excel sheet and sharing with my family keep me motivated. I am just hoping that, I will take care of my weight problem once and for all within the next couple of years. I have tried this many times and failed. So, treading carefully here.
I was very sedentary and I never want to go back to that anymore. The big vacation and the winter will be the biggest test for me to see whether I am truly committed.
In the past, I had all sorts of stupid reasons that I used as justification to mindlessly eat, be a couch potato and such. I was working, work was stressful, I was tired, had no time to cook, I wasn't worried about my looks and etc.
I completely ignored the health problems my weight caused or might cause in the long run. I was ready to accept them as a natural part of getting old... At the age of 50something! That does not make sense and I have always defined myself as a logical person. Where is the logic in that?
This is a struggle and the enemy is within myself. We will see who will win in the long run.
Congrats on the weight loss. You are doing very well!
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DeleteYou can do it!
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DeleteStay the course, you are doing so well and you are doing it the right way, both by being more active and watching what you eat. I think losing weight is one of the very hardest things to do. I lose 5 then it just stops :(
ReplyDeleteEvery 5-6 pounds, my weight loss stops too. I found that by drinking plenty of water (no diet drinks) and pushing the exercise a bit more, I can break that. Thank you for your encouraging words.
DeleteFantastic, T'Pol! Congratulations - that's a great result. I, too, am my own worst enemy when it comes to self-care. It's a struggle but ultimately worth it! You're definitely on the right track xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. Trying very hard.
DeleteWhen a person is determined to eat, any excuse will do!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
DeleteI had every excuse in the world for not doing something about my weight too. Now that I'm retired I'm still trying to think of another one!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess it is a common problem. Hope you cannot find a good excuse this time:)
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