Age: 42
Starting Weight: 370.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 170.0 lbs
Current Weight: 224.4 lbs
Pounds Lost: 145.6 lbs
Pounds Left To Lose: 54.4 lbs
Percent Of Weight Lost: 39.35%
Percent Of Way To Goal: 72.80%
Starting BMI: 57.9
Current BMI: 35.1
BMI Lost: 22.8
It was a hard week that I pushed through and dropped another 1.8 lbs. The weather is warmer and there is hope to see some sun so I think this week will be a lot easier. I know I feel so much more in control now with there being far less "OMG I want to swan dive into an all you can eat buffet."
So if you are struggling and don't know how to get a grip, know this: everyone struggles, even those of us that have been at this a long time. The key is to never give up. Take each day as they come and focus on doing all you can on that day. I'm not perfect. But I am still down 145+ lbs from my highest weight. As long as you never quit and learn from your mistakes you can do this.
On the other side of this weight loss coin there is also a little matter of a 5K to be run on Saturday. I'm ready. The plan is to take it slow and steady doing run/walk intervals and a couple of 5 minute walks thrown in about 1/3 and 2/3 of the way through. This is my first official run so there is no pressure other than I don't want to finish last.
20 weeks back on plan and 52.6 lbs lost.
12 weeks on the DDDYC and 26.6 lbs lost.
Onward and Downward y'all!
47 comments:
Good luck with the race, Kimberly. You are so right. The only real failure on any diet plan is to give up and stop trying when you make a mistake or have a slip. Standing up and going on is the beginning of a success.
Nice work on the 1.8. And nice reminder that everybody struggles. You're right. Everybody DOES struggle, and we're not alone in our dificulties.
Congratulations! Almost 2 pounds. Wow.
You'll do great at the race. It's so much fun to go to a 5K. The atmosphere is so lively and you just feel good. Have fun with it. :) Can't wait to here your race recap.
Yay on the 1.8! :D
Enjoy your race. I am sure that you won't finish last. I can't wait to hear all about it.
From what I've read, it's every time you're seriously tempted and DO NOT GIVE IN that you're creating the habit of choosing better. When you give in, you lose ground in setting up the new mindset. Consider yourself a conqueror extraordinaire, sweetie.
And is someone gonna take pics of the race? I'd love to see you cross the line!!!!!!!
Congrats on the loss!! I think you're spot on about not quitting.. I had an awful weekend, but I'm right back at it this morning. Quitting is not an option, not even at goal!
You are inspiring! 145 is a person. Wow.
Awesome!! Good luck on the 5K! :)
Congrats! You are such a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Good luck on the 5k.
You are most definitely on your way!
Great job on another awesome weigh in! Good luck on the 5k- you will be great!
WOW you are such an inspiration! GO GIRL! I look forward to being where you are now...
You must be training super hard for the race. Please check in with us. Miss ya.
I'm gong to walk a 5k tomorow in honor of your race effort!!
Good luck tomorrow! Cheering you on! :D
Hope all is well, haven't seen you around in a few days! HUGS!
Wherever you are at weight/food/exercise wise, would love you to check in.
CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TELL US ABOUT THE RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE ARE YOU???????????????????????????????
:)
Hello, Kimberly! How are you, hon? You doing okay? Helllooooooo? Let us know that you are ok.
Okay, seriously getting worried here. Sniff, sniff. Allay our fears. Please update!!!!!!!! (Unless you met the true love of your life and have run off to Rio to bask in googoo eyes and coconut water.) Well, okay, even if you are on a beach in Rio with a hot Brazilian, please check in!
agreed. I hope you're okay!
Haven't seen you post in a bit - are you OK?
Hope the 5K went well. Can't wait to hear about it.
Looking for suggestions on music to listen to when I work out. My resolution for 2011 is to find more high energy music than the normal Top 40 stuff. While searching for music I found this video, its pretty funny and the song gets me moving. Wait until the end for a url to get the song for free:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW8rnMmYID8
Music suggestions welcome. Any songs you can’t go to the gym without?
I have an award for you at my blog :)
Rio must be diverting. ; )
psstt...where are you???
I am struggling, thanks for the insperation!
Good luck with the race!! Also, I love the pink plaid.
Okay, really, really worried. Starting think thoughts like "hospital, emergency surgery...alien abduction, anal probes...hypnosis, cults..."
Kimberly, babe, check in...!!
I keep coming back here to check on you... where are you? Are you OK?
Hope you post soon. Been very worried about you. Miss ya. (((xoxox))) :(
It's been, what, 5 weeks? Come on, girl. Check in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:( You don't miss US, huh? :(
Congrats!!
Hi There!
Moved my blog.
So check me out at my new site: http://samswlsjourney.blogspot.com/
Love,
Sam
:(....
Double :(
hope all is well.
Still no posting?
Just checking in on you. Hope all is well.
Are you ok?? I'm freaking out just a little here. Please to post soon. ((HUGS))
:..( You don't wuvs us no more?
Well, I prefer to think that than to think something terrible happened. :O
Please post.
Great job on the weightloss!
<3 Sam
Check me out at: www.samswlsjourney.blogspot.com
Just going to keep bugging you until I know you're ok. :) Just a little something? Even if it's a "leave me alone". Concerned about you. That's all.
It's like the "Kelly/Princess" Nag-Tag team going on here in the comments. Please, let us rest COME BACK!
I really wish someone would let us know why you aren't blogging anymore...
PLEASE!!! CHECK IN!!!!! Miss you!!! Not seeing you, Ann, or Beth update makes me so sad. PLEASE!!!!
Hi,
First time here. Found you thru Hippo with a Headband's inspiring sites and was she ever right! I was feeling a little whiny this morning. But let me tell you after reading this post and letting the numbers and accomplishment and your attitude sink in I am ready to face the day with all guns blazing! You ARE kicking the crap out of the weight. And now you are doing a 5K? I bet that was not o the day's "To Do" list at 370. Yet here you are actually doing what so many struggle and wish and pray and plead to do. I am going to take your words of advisement and courage as my with me. Congratulations and a giant bear hug too. Absolutely phenomenal.
great job I hope this motivates others to lose weight to.
Well, I guess you really aren't coming back to us. Time to say "SEe ya, wish you well, bye."
If you hit your blog again or get another, drop me a line/comment on my blog. I'll come say "hi" again.
Adios...
Post a Comment
Talk to me!