Results already!

Apr 10, 2009

I do not want to get obsessed with weight as I am trying to lose it.  I can become very focused on that one number and not focus on the bigger picture of health.  I just started using a Wii Fit about two weeks ago and I track my BMI on that - it also lets me set bite-sized goals, which is wonderful.  So I have been setting goals for myself to lose 2 pounds every two weeks. 

Since surgery Wednesday (today is Saturday), I have lost 7 pounds!!!  I know this is unusual and mainly due to the fact that I can't eat much yet and am also struggling getting all my water in.  But I checked yesterday and today and each time I lost.  I will likely let off with the daily checks, but at least for now while I am still uncomfortable and wishing I felt better, it's a definite motivator.  I don't feel like I can do much to assist in the weight loss (can't work out much - walking slowly to the bathroom is quite a workout now!!!), but I am encouraged to see that weight loss is happening.  Once I can help things along - imagine what will happen!!

However, my ultimate goal for myself is to lose 1 pound a week.  I know others get frustrated at that level of loss, but it means 100 pounds in 2 years.  So far, it looks like I might be tracking faster than that.  But I don't expect quick results the whole time.

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