WW Weeks 24 & 25

These Weeks: Last week I was down a little over half a pound, which was disappointing, but you know what? It's okay because I keep looking forward. In the past, I would usually be discouraged by lower number losses and give up and gain it all back. Maybe that's why I'm successful this time around- I just keep going no matter what the scale says. My weight is heading the right direction for once in my life and I keep on going. Even my leader, who asks 'how I do it' every time I hit another 10lbs down, always hears that I'm staying on plan and just chugging along.

When I stepped on the scale this week I didn't know what to expect. I was shocked to see a 5.4 loss! I've been eating all my daily points, all my weekly points, AND all my activity points. This diet plan is not starving me like others did when I tried them before.

I did have a pretty cool experience at Lane Bryant the other day. This week I went through my closet trying on things to see what still fits well enough and what is just too damn big. Turns out I only had 1 pair of pants that actually fit. Went with my mother to LB to get some new jeans for us and I actually tried on a pair of blue 18s and they fit!! I didn't have to suck my gut in, the pants' seams weren't screaming for mercy, and I could sit down while breathing! I started my journey at a TIGHT size 26 for pants, so this is pretty cool. :) I know that one day I will be too small to wear LB clothing any more, and that will be awesome and is one of my main motivators to lose weight, but at the same time is terrifying because LB has been my main clothing store for pretty much my entire adult life. I only had to go into one store, I didn't have to wonder about the others because they didn't fit me. But when they do, it opens up this bigger scary world of choices.

Week 24 Stats
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 320.8 lbs
Current Weight: 261.2 lbs (-0.6 lb)
Total Loss: -59.6 lbs
Goal Weight(s): 160/230 lbs (ultimate/short term)

Week 25 Stats
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 320.8 lbs
Current Weight: 255.8 lbs (-5.4 lb)
Total Loss: -65 lbs
Goal Weight(s): 160/230 lbs (ultimate/short term)

WW Week 23

This Week: Rather stressful week. Did some emotional eating, however, I stayed within points for the week. Next week my aim is to be down 1.9 lbs. That would put my total loss at 60 lbs, I'd be out of the 260's, and my amount to lose would be under 100 lbs. This is an important week! Better stay focused, because this Sunday starts the 'holidays and birthdays' until January. I will admit that I am very apprehensive of the upcoming months of celebrations. They are so food centered (and not healthy foods) and I hope I can stay on the wagon so to speak. Here's hoping!

Week 23 Stats
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 320.8 lbs
Current Weight: 261.8 lbs (-2.4 lb)
Total Loss: -59 lbs
Goal Weight(s): 160/239 lbs (ultimate/short term)

2 Awesomesauces!

1. According to BMI charts, I am no longer classified as "morbidly obese." Now, I'm just plain ol' obese.

2. For reaching my short term goal weight I wanted to buy myself a new NIU sweatshirt (a sort-of tradition most years). Well, the good news- I'm no longer in a 2X.. or an XL. I was able to purchase and FIT into (with plenty of room) a size Large!! :D

WW Weeks 21 & 22

These Weeks: Many people that lose weight consistently reach a plateau weight-wise. Well, that hasn't happened for me.. however I have reached a motivation plateau. I am following plan, tracking all my food, weighing for portion sizes, trying to eat lots of healthy foods.. but my mind isn't in the game lately. I don't know if it's just that I'm getting used to (aka. bored) with the plan or if the excitement of it is wearing off, but I DO NOT want to gain any of this weight back. I'm finally fitting into old clothes that I haven't worn in years. It feels great, but I don't want to stop here. I want more reactions like I got this past weekend at a friend's baby's baptism. One of my friend's parents hasn't seen me in months and told me later at the dinner party that she was very shocked when she saw me walk into the church. She could tell that I had lost a lot of weight and that she almost didn't recognize me. :) That was very nice to hear! Just have to keep going to goal!

I did have a rough Monday which I thought would be my un-doing. My cat growing up (who had been living with my grandmother for the last five years) stopped eating and we put him to sleep. Thankfully I planned ahead for my meals (somewhat) so that I could resist the urge to eat because I am so sad about Sam passing on. *sigh*

Week 21 Stats
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 320.8 lbs
Current Weight: 265.8 lbs (-1.0 lb)
Total Loss: -55.0 lbs
Goal Weight(s): 160/265 lbs (ultimate/short term)
 
Week 22 Stats
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 320.8 lbs
Current Weight: 264.2 lbs (-1.6 lb)
Total Loss: -56.6 lbs
Goal Weight(s): 160/265/239 lbs (ultimate/short term/new short term)