This blogging about the diet/lifestyle change has been really hard the last couple of months. Not because I haven't wanted to blog, but because things have REALLY. SLOWED. DOWN. Long term, I think this is better for maintenance and my body, but gosh, it's frustrating when you're finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has taken me 2 1/2 months to meet my next goal... under 200 pounds. Even saying that, I feel like I've shown up at school, in my underwear, and forgotten my locker combination to boot. (What? You guys don't have those dreams?) Anyway, originally, I had wanted to be under 200 pounds by my anniversary, which is June 19th, and then by July 4th, which I nearly made. However, those pounds were stubborn and they didn't want to come off. I have been exercising and watching what I eat... heck, I even cancelled an upcoming vacation due in part to needing more consistency in my life and I'll be danged if those pounds were camping out. Well, they're finally off, plus a couple more and for the first time in my married life I weigh under 200 pounds. And, sorry to say Matt, I'm closing in on you. Before this summer is over, I am going to weigh less than you!
So, how are things going? Well, I am now down from a Size 26 to a Size 16, and depending on where they are in the wash and wear cycle, clothes can even be a little baggy. I am still losing inches and hopefully gaining muscle. I am the proud owner of some new workout gear and some hot pink running shoes; I'm pretty stoked about those. According to my measurements, I have gone from Obese to simply Overweight which sounds sad, but is still exciting. When I went to the doctor last month, she told me that I needed to adjust my goal weight.... it needed to be higher than I thought. Which means that I have less than 40 pounds left to lose.
In the near future.... my first 10K. I will be run/walking the Deseret News 10K on the 24th of July with my husband. He has promised to stay with me and I have promised to train so that I can run part of the way. So if you see me crossing the finish line at Liberty Park and really sweaty and looking unkempt, please cheer.... it will be appreciated.
Also coming soon is another big milestone.... 100 pounds lost. A couple of years ago, I hit my highest weight.... 293 pounds. Is that shocking to you? It was for me. I think this may explain some of the crazy in my life. Anyway, here are some photos for comparison.
May 2010
July 2012
Well, that's about all there is to say about this right now. I plan on posting about my first race experience. Hopefully it's a positive one. Until then, yay for me! And yay for you!
7 comments:
I love you~~ You are amazing!!! It has taken me since October to lose just 20 pounds, it is so so difficult and so so hard to keep on track when the weight is stubborn. I seem to stall every couple of weeks and have to change up my routine. So annoying. The pay off is that you look awesome and I am sure you must be feeling much better as well! Keep it up lovely!! :)
Congratulations on going from size 26 to 16! That's an amazing achievement. :)
Try not to get frustrated as things slow down with your weight loss journey--that's totally normal. The trick from here on out is to remember that weight loss is as much mental as it is physical. You have to watch out for eating when you're stressed out, bored, or anything else other than nourishment. That's how we get in bad eating habits to begin with.
Take a look at the video in my link; it goes over the needs we try to fill with food and how you can replace them with better habits.
Best of luck! You've been doing great so far. Keep it up. :)
Hi! I think that you are doing so great! I am also doing the 24th Deseret News 10K. I will cheer my heart out for you! See you on the 24th.
You are doing so wonderfully, Bek. I am really proud of you and the efforts you are making. I agree with Courtney and her observations about healthy habits...when Jack needs a squishy body to snuggle with from now on...just send him to Grandma's house (not Grandma Malinda) :)
WooHoo! I am excited for you! You inspire me - I have even started where you did a bit ago - not eating store bought treats.
Rebecca,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been following your blog since your xmas card came. I just wanted to tell you Great Job! I admire your openness. Being open about yourself and your struggles is hard and I am not very good at it. I love hearing about how you and Matt are so supportive of each other and are continually working to improve both yourselves and your marriage. It gives the rest of us a lot of encouragement to do the same. Great Job!
Beth
Sorry, I spelled your name wrong. That's how my sister-in-law spells it and I typed it without thinking.
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