Startover Day 21
Oh what a day!! It’s raining, it’s cold, and it’s windy. In general, it’s nasty out there. And I’ve been very lethargic. But I’ve been staying in where it’s nice and warm. I was chilly earlier, so I sat down in the recliner, kicked back and pulled my afghan up over me…and immediately went to sleep!!
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I haven’t had the gumption to get up and do much. I straightened up my desk, and took care of some paperwork, but that’s about it.
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Micheal called this afternoon (the 4th time today so far). As the plans go right now, when he comes home on the 4th, I’m going back with him on the 5th to spend the last 2 weeks with him on that job. And I’m gonna go shopping…at The Mall of America!! That’s supposed to be the biggest mall in the states! That’s gonna get me a lot of walking in!! But they say it’s fantastic. The guy Micheal is working with is from Virginia. He’s going there to buy a pair of tennis shoes, just so he can say he’s been there!
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I’m gonna have to get off my butt and get on with sewing. I need my new outfit to take to Minneapolis with me. Maybe Micheal will take me somewhere special so I can wear it!!
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Well, the diets going ok. This morning was weigh-in and I’m still where I was last week. I got discouraged and went on a little binge. But I got it under control.
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Nikki & Rosa, don’t worry about the charms for my bracelet. I won’t make it to 300 by New Years Day. When I started this challenge I was gonna have to lose 3 lbs a week to get there. It’s been 3 weeks and I’ve lost a total of 3 lbs. I had 35 lbs to lose in 9 weeks. That’s now almost 4 lbs a week. I just don’t think that’s doable. No, I’m not gonna quit. I’m still gonna keep on, and lose what I can. But I knew I was shooting at the moon when I started this. The fact that I can’t get enough exercise is making things harder for me.
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But I’m taking heart in the fact that, I’ve been recording my weight on here, and sticking to my diet somewhat consistantly, for over 5 months and during that time I’ve lost 28 lbs. In the past I’d have already given up, started a new diet and given up on that one by now. So I’m not quiting, just facing facts, and resolving to get as much off by New Years Eve as I can.
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I can’t give up. I’m afraid of what might happen if I do. Every time I’ve ever given up on a diet, I’ve always gained back all that I lost and more. I weighed 360 lbs when I started recording my weight on here. If I give up, I’ll most likely end up at over 400 lbs. I’m afraid that would be the end of me. So I can’t quit. I just have to keep on, no matter what. I have to remember not to let a little slip ruin my trip. And I’m not gonna. For once, I’m determined to get this weight off. Even if it’s only a couple of pounds a month. It will take a whole lot longer that way, but I am gonna do it.
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But I’m gonna definitely have to have the support of my Buddies. Cuz I sure can’t do it alone.
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And remember: Don’t let a little slip ruin your trip!!! (I’m not gonna!)
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Mary, you will do fine…And once the weight starts falling off, AND IT WILL, you will feel better and healthier, and can start adding in some safe exercise…
Loss is loss…So be proud of how far you have come girl…Keep doing what you are doing, keep the binges to a minimum, and eventually you WILL reach your goal…
And we will all be along for your ride…
Take care girl!
Dawn
Mary you will do it~? And I am gonna help you and support you like you have been for me girlfriend~? i am right by ya side.? Hmm hows ya sodium intake~? Just thought i would ask you my friend I know when you asked me it helped alot.?? You are doing great~? Keep it up~ We are all here for ya
Hi Mare,
I’m here….
You know what?There is nothing wrong with snuggling up in a blanket
and takin a nap. You must have needed it.
You are a strong person and you will do this. Okay.
We all get discouraged but we just jump back in. You didn’t gain and you
will probably lose next weigh in. I had the same thing. I know i was being
good and i would weigh in and lose nothing or even gain. My first thought is
Binge, but i instead had to figure out what was the problem. That is why i switched plans. I needed to kick start this weightloss thing.
So please don’t get discouraged. You can do this. It just takes time.
Love Ya,
Nance
Sounds like a great day for a nap.?? It was cold and rainy here too.? I so wanted to take a nap, but had a cup of coffee instead.? Then I felt buzzed for a couple of hours.???
Stay the course Mary and the weight will come off.? I know you know that but it is good to hear it .? And just?look what you have done already.??Be proud of yourself .
Thinking of you and I will be?ckecking back tomorrow to see how you are doing. Sue
Mary it’s almost 12am and your blog is the last one I’m reading before going to bed …And, I have to say I’m so glad that I read it…I am So Proud of you and what you typed in your blog…Having “reasonable goals” is what has helped me lose these 90 lbs…Sometimes I only lose a couple a pounds a month but, I keep on going…You are not alone in this and we all will be here with you every step of the way…I can not tell you how wonderful it feels to connect with all of you…Like reading your blog tonight I can see so much of the old me and how I use to think..Whenever a diet didn’t go like I wanted..I’d just quit and give up…Which undoubtly was the reason I got to 312 lbs…I’m so glad you’re sticking this out and not worrying about “How Fast You Can Lose Weight”…B/c you didn’t gain weight over night and you’re not going to lose it over night…I’m sorry if this is super long but, you really took me back tonight…Which by the way is a good thing…So, thank you
…Keep on doing what you’re doing and you will reach your goal…I’ll be here right beside you…Motivating you along the way!..Have A Good Night!
Mary that’s right don’t give up, no matter how long it takes you as long as you keep trying and putting your best foot forward.? It’s not worth giving up you won’t be happy if you do just keep trying the best that you can and that’s all that’s important.? It’s a marathron not a sprint.? You can do it, one step at a time.? You’ve done so well so far!!!? Keep pushing forward.
If you’re not quitting, then why should I not give you your charm?!?!?!? New deal….you started at 335 so if you’re below that on New Years Day, you get your charm!!? How about it??? Mary, this is not easy and I can see you’re trying so hard.? Even with the pain, you’re still getting your exercise in whenever and whereever you can get it.? This is such an example!!!!? I AM NOT GIVING UP ON YOU!!!? So let’s do this!!!?
HEY I AM WITH NIKKI IF YOU WEIGHT TICKER IS LOWER THAN YOUR STARTING WEIGHT YOU WILL GET MY CHARM TOO.? THE POINT IS FOR YOU TO LOOSE SOME WEIGHT IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU DON’T LOOSE ALL THE WEIGHT AT ONCE.? IT WILL TAKE TIME SWEETIE BUT YOU WILL DO IT.? ONE YOU ARE LOWER THAN 300 I WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER CHARM.? SO KEEP GOING DON’T STOP BELIEVING IN YOURSELF WE HAVEN’T STOPPED.? TAKE CARE.