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Month 9

Nov 15, 2009

Well, there were good days....and there were bad days!
Overall I lost 9lbs, so that is great, but I did so without stepping up my workout routine like I promised myself I would. I am beginning to see how untoned I am. I dislike that as much as just being plain old fat! So my new goal is to tone up this month...regardless of how the scale likes it. Oh..Happy Thanksgiving!
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Month 8.....Could've been worse!

Oct 11, 2009

Let me start on a positive note.....I learned how to effortlessly maintain! That is all I can say for this month. I ate what I wanted in moderation, did not exercise, but lost 1 lb. Failure? I think not. I can say I know how to maintain, but I also know I am not happy at this weight and I want to lose more so my vacation is over and I must prove to myself that I can jump back on this weight loss train and start dropping weight again. I am excited about it. You know when you overindulge and you don't want to look at another slice of this or cant take another bite of that. That is where I am at. I look forward to the strictness I began with. The motivation to say no to takeout and smile while sucking down a protein shake. I hope to check in next month with great news! Best wishes to everyone on this journey.
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September Accountaility Post

Sep 13, 2009

My, My, My. Another month has flown by. I just can't say how much this tool is changing my life. My family and I went on a camping trip to northern Arkansas (if you live there...I am jealous!). We HIKED on Mt Nebo, and we even ventured into a 550 feet deep cave at Devil's Den State Park. It was AWESOME! I never, I mean never, would have done these things 7 months ago. 7 months ago, I would dread walking up stairs. I actually would count the stairs in my head as I stepped each one. As if saying "I am huffing because that was 18 steps" really was an excuse. I now park on the top floor of the parking garage at work to intentionally walk down and then back up them. I try to find ways to push myself. The caves were so much climbing and balancing, bending, etc. I NEVER looked at it as work only FUN! Me and my family grew so much stronger and closer on this trip that we have begun planning a "summer tour". We want to do it all next summer. Things we couldn't do before. Life is Great!
Onto scale victories! I, somehow, managed to sneak in a 10lb loss this month. This is great considering I was on the heels of consecutive 8lbs a month losses. I didn't make this months goal.. actually I just made last months goal today! But...It's all good! I feel great! Who knew having nothing to wear would feel so damn great? Best of luck to all of you. See you next month!
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August...Still going strong!

Aug 17, 2009

Wow. Time is flying by. I remember making my weight loss goals back in March and thinking how far away 6 months seemed. My anniversary (with hubby) is coming up next month and I put that I wanted to be 175lbs for it. I won't make that ambitious goal, but I like trying. I am in a very happy place these days. Each day, each and every day, I get the opportunity to think "Wow, this is the lightest I have been in my adult life". That is a powerful feeling of accomplishment. I appreciate every pound lost, because it is a new weight that I have never been. If you look at my time line, I haven't made a goal on time in months, but I am making them. My body just had another time line in mind. I wont argue. I just love writing "Goal Met". Today I weigh in at 194.6. What a wonderful day! I wonder what tomorrow's scale date will bring.
On another note. I wore a fitted black dress to church yesterday for my nephews dedication. My hubby couldn't take his eyes off me. I received numerous compliments. I felt myself walking tall. I loved that feeling.
Till next month....
Shanna
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July Post 5 Months

Jul 12, 2009

I am sort of depressed with myself right now. I did not try this month. I leisurly ate carbs and absolutely did not work out. As a result I did not make goal AGAIN. We are building an addition to our home and everything is so chaotic, that I put myself last. Enough negativity. I am going to begin a simulated post-op diet tomorrow. Shakes and clears for 7 days. Tough, but hopefully my reward is Onderland! I also plan on working out at least 3 x's a week increasing it to 4 by the end of the month. Wish me luck!
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June Update

Jun 14, 2009

So, once again I slide in a few lbs heavier than I had hoped. My goal was 211, but I weigh in at 213. Not so bad. I was able to ZIP a size 12 shorts last week. That made me feel FABULOUS! I am still wearing 14-16's though. I have to make Onedeland this month. I also have a tankini (don't worry it completely covers my belly) that I want to fit in by the end of this month. Its just the idea of a two piece...makes me feel like I accomplished something.
Well. See you next month!
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May Update

May 24, 2009

Still doing well. Slightly missing goals each month, but I think I was over agressive with my goal timeline. I am doing great and I know I will reach goal when I get there. I am enjoying the compliments along the way!
Here's a breakdown of my wt loss:  
I will add in each month as I get there to keep up with it.
Starting wt 283
Pre -surgery  -16lbs 
Month 1         -22lbs
Month 2         -10lbs
Month 3         -12lbs
Month 4         -10lbs
Month 5         -8lbs    
Month 6         -8lbs  Total 86lbs!!!! in 6 months!!!!
Month 7         -10lbs!
Month 8         - 1lb BOOOOOOO! Total 97lbs
Month 9         -9lbs (in century club) total -105lbs
Month 10
Month 11
Month 12
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2 months

Apr 14, 2009

So. I didn't make my goal this month. I missed it by 5 lbs. I am still happy so far. My wt loss seems to be: drop 5 lbs week 1, stall for 2 weeks, have TOM, then drop 5lbs. I still lose 10lbs, but man it's a long month! I am going to try and up my cardio this week. I also am trying to up my water. We'll see if this helps with the loss. I would be happy if 10lb a month continues...but I really wanted goal by Christmas. Oh well. It will happen. I sure am enjoying the new attention my weight loss is bringing. Coworkers have begun to take notice! Oh...I almost forgot. I fit into my wedding dress this weekend! I will post pictures soon!
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1 month update

Mar 13, 2009

Wow...has it already been a month??? This has been an awakening to me. I have a new sense of control over food. I am so excited to say I met my 1 month goal, barely. As of today I have lost 40lbs! I have basically lost my 3 year old! I have set my goals and it helps to have the small ones to reach monthly. I see why everyone says they love their tiny tummys. I surely do!
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Just want to post my Goal Timeline

Mar 01, 2009

So, at two weeks out,I am where I wanted to be DOS. I need to revise my goals so I am not constantly missing them.
Writing them makes them real.
Start weight 283.6
DOS 267.0
Week 2- 253.0- met goal!
Week 4- 3/12/09- 245 met goal!
Week 8- 4/12/09- 230 Not met. wt 235.0..but I will get there! MET 4/25/09
Week 12- 5/12/09- 220 Not met. wt 223..staying positive (-60lbs!) MET 5/22/09
Week 16- 6/12/09- 211. Not Met wt 213.6.I will make it! MET 6/21/09
Week 18-7/12/09-199. Not Met. So sad to say I did not make it. wt 205.9. MET 8/7/09 Better late than never!!! Almost a month late though!
Week 22 8/12/09-187. Not Met wt 197...and losing MET 9/12/09
Week 26 Anniversary 9/12/09- 175.0 NOT MET wt 187
Week 30 10/12/09-165.0 Not Met...wt 186/ still not met 11/12. wt 179
Week 34 11/12/09- 155.0
Week 38 12/12/09- GOAL 145.0 My Christmas present to myself!
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