Today is it, it's the day I am supposed to be weighing in for the first time... but, well, it's the 7th time! Ha ha... I couldn't help it and I wanted to see my daily results. I do have a fun 1 week result to share with you though!
On Monday 10/21/13, I weighed in at 244.3
On Monday 10/28/13, I weighed in at 238.8
I lost 5.5 pounds this past week... counting my calories, eating less than I burn, using www.MyFitnessPal.com and replacing one meal (typically breakfast) with a Shakeology shake. Also, being unable to work out, by cardiologists recommendation for now... but, I did walk 3 miles one day with a friend who is a cardiac nurse.
I did take measurements on the first day... and I'm so glad for that. I was able to remeasure today and see some measurements lose an INCH this week! AN INCH! No, I did not "suck in." lol
I was thinking, on the way home from dropping off the boys this morning, about how excited I am to be able to be a photographer who is not fat. Not only because my confidence to meet with people will be so much greater, but also because I'll be able to MOVE with out being awkward. This past week, I got down on my hands and knees to photograph something, when I sat up onto my knees, my ankle cracked. It HURT, but I couldn't let on to my client that I was hurting so I kept smiling away shooting their family. That was almost a week ago now and my ankle is still sore if I bend it the "right" way. I'm tired of that. I work with children a lot, so I'm getting down on my belly, doing the army crawl, squatting all the time and I can't tell you how SORE I am the day after and second day after a shoot.
When I think of the things I'm looking forward to as I lose this extra weight... being healthy for my family comes first, having energy to keep up with my two crazy boys and my ever messy house, being able to put on an outfit to go out with my husband and ACTUALLY feel like I look hot, and being able to be a healthy photographer is definitely at the top of the list also. So many great things are just ahead as I keep up my efforts and get this junk off my body!
So happy for you! I too have been on this journey although right now I am at a standstill. I began at 259lbs and today weighed 243lb. I did get down to 238lb about a month ago but like I said, have been struggling a little. Knowing we are at almost the same weight this may give me a kick in the pants to get back on track as I really want to be down below 220 for our Jan Nebo meeting!!! Let's be each other's support group!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Julie! ;) I'm glad you got a "kick in the pants!" :) I know the Nebo meeting is a great motivation for you! :)
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