Halfway Mark

Nov 16, 2009

     I started my weight loss journey 21 weeks ago, weighing 265 pounds.  I told my doctor I was tired of being obese and asked her for a real way to lose weight.  I was desperate and wondered if there was any way she could help me find a way.  I was playing Keeper on an all girl soccer team and manages to gain 4 pounds while playing once a week for 6 months!  I was really upset and had no clue why I couldn't lose weight.  So she referred me to the Options program where I have faithfully attended and learned so much!

     I have reduced my caloric intake, learned to read labels, started eating more greens and less carbohydrates, and I joined a gym.  I am so excited because for the first time in the last 7 years, the scale is going down instead of up.  Thank you Jesus!!!  I have lost a total of 17 pounds.  I am at the half way mark to my pre-op goal weight.  I now have to step it up.

     When I first started working out, I would work up a sweat going from my car to the gym.  Then I started water aerobics... It kicked my butt!  Now, I can go through the entire 1 hours work out with out stopping.  Then I joined a class that combines weightlifting and aerobics.  After that class my legs were jelly, my arms burned and I must have sweated a gallon of sweat!  I have also been working out on a circuit called The Hoist.  I love it! However, I have noticed the burn is not as intense as it was before.  So I am stepping it up a notch and increasing the weight and the reps so that I can burn more calories and increase my muscles.

     I was eating so well while I was taking the classes.  Really watching what I ate and eating the correct portions, but I noticed I tend to "cheat" that time of the month.  YUCK!!!  Why do I do that?  I just make excuses for the sweets I put into my mouth, then when I go to the gym I  realize I have to work extra hard to burn them off.  I really needed a boost in morale.

     I attended my sisters engagement party.  I usually hate family gatherings, because I hear it from people... Family members I haven't seen for a while and notice them looking at me and practically shake their heads.  They can't believe how big I am.  People I meet for the first time struggle to make eye contact and small talk.  Then there is always the loud mouth who has diarrhea of the mouth and no filter.  That person says rude, obvious and hurtful things.  I really just avoid these events, whenever possible!

     I had such a great time.  For the first time EVER, I got compliments on how good I looked.  I felt good, I looked good.  My husband told me he couldn't wait to get me home and out of my clothes.  He said I looked yummy!  Oh, and that loud mouth... Was there yelling out loud how skinny I look and must have lost so much weight!  Yeah, I had a great time.  It was just the reinforcement I needed.  I am half way to my goal weight for pre-op, I am very motivated, I know I can do it! 

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