How is this for optimism, yesterday I bought a bathing suit on sale (deeply discounted) that is THREE sizes smaller than I am?! I guess that is another form of incentive, to be able to fit into that suit by next year's swimming season! I figure I'll be able to squeeze into it in about 60 lbs., so I have my work cut out for me this winter/spring.
It was a tremendous deal, and I needed to get a new swimsuit anyway, but decided to "go for it" by buying it smaller.
It actually isn't as foolish as it may sound. I have a pair of size 24 jeans that are taunting me, and I'm working like crazy to be able to get into them by Valentine's Day - a background incentive.
That got me to thinking, I have dozens of background incentives.
For instance, my passport expired on my birthday last month. I need to renew it, but I really don't want to be stuck with the heavy-me photo for the next 10 years. So, I have that as an unofficial background incentive too. I want to lose weight to look better for my passport renewal photo. Shallow? Perhaps, but it is just a background incentive, not a primary reason to lose weight.
Does anyone else have background incentives to lose weight? I wonder ...
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
First Goal Reached
Knowing I was within one pound of reaching my first goal, I've been hopping on the scale each day, to monitor my progress.
Today, I reached my first mini-goal! I am now 30 pounds lighter, and weigh 277 lbs. This represents a 10% drop in my body weight! My BMI has dropped nearly 5 points - awesome!
I did it, and it feels GREAT!
I am going to celebrate with a walk, one with a lighter spring in my step, actually. My knees will be thanking me. I read an article (I believe, on WebMD) that indicated for each pound of body weight lost, there's a 4-lb. reduction in knee joint stress! So, with 30 lbs gone, I've significantly lightened the load on my joints.
After that little celebritory walk around the block, I'm going to order my Ralph Lauren Zoe Loafers! That was the little reward I promised myself, for reaching this first mini-goal. (What is more classic in autumn casual wear, than a comfortable pair of jeans and a good pair of loafers?)
So, I am now setting my sights on my second mini-goal. It is another 30-pound drop, to bring me to 247 lbs. Achieving this goal has a special significance, because it will officially drop me out of the morbidly obese category. I'll still be obese, but no longer morbidly so. It is a step in the right direction. I'm too busy celebrating this victory, to think about a reward for this next goal - plenty of time for that later.
I did it, I really, really did it!!
Day 74 and my first (10%) goal was achieved today! Onward and downward ...
Today, I reached my first mini-goal! I am now 30 pounds lighter, and weigh 277 lbs. This represents a 10% drop in my body weight! My BMI has dropped nearly 5 points - awesome!
I did it, and it feels GREAT!
I am going to celebrate with a walk, one with a lighter spring in my step, actually. My knees will be thanking me. I read an article (I believe, on WebMD) that indicated for each pound of body weight lost, there's a 4-lb. reduction in knee joint stress! So, with 30 lbs gone, I've significantly lightened the load on my joints.
After that little celebritory walk around the block, I'm going to order my Ralph Lauren Zoe Loafers! That was the little reward I promised myself, for reaching this first mini-goal. (What is more classic in autumn casual wear, than a comfortable pair of jeans and a good pair of loafers?)
So, I am now setting my sights on my second mini-goal. It is another 30-pound drop, to bring me to 247 lbs. Achieving this goal has a special significance, because it will officially drop me out of the morbidly obese category. I'll still be obese, but no longer morbidly so. It is a step in the right direction. I'm too busy celebrating this victory, to think about a reward for this next goal - plenty of time for that later.
I did it, I really, really did it!!
Day 74 and my first (10%) goal was achieved today! Onward and downward ...
Friday, October 1, 2010
Blog Award
TinaM (Blog: My Day) has awarded me with a "Blog With Substance" award! Thank you, Tina!
The rules of this award are:
1. Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience in 5 words. (??!!!)
2. Tell who gave you the award.
3. And pass it along to 10 other blogs of substance!
My blogging philosophy, motivation and experience in a mere 5 words? Here it goes:
Live, Love, Learn, Laugh, Lose
Tina, as mentioned above, gave me this award. She's the one with the pretty cat face profile picture.
And I have to pass this along to 10 other blogs of substance. THAT is going to require some thought and consideration, so I'll get back to that part later.
The rules of this award are:
1. Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience in 5 words. (??!!!)
2. Tell who gave you the award.
3. And pass it along to 10 other blogs of substance!
My blogging philosophy, motivation and experience in a mere 5 words? Here it goes:
Live, Love, Learn, Laugh, Lose
Tina, as mentioned above, gave me this award. She's the one with the pretty cat face profile picture.
And I have to pass this along to 10 other blogs of substance. THAT is going to require some thought and consideration, so I'll get back to that part later.
My First Update Photo !!
I've replaced my profile picture with the update photo. You can see the before/after at the bottom of my blog page. (Thanks, Anne!!)
There is nearly 6" less of me around the waist, and so I'll be unable to get away with holding up those pants for the next update photo. I'll have to put on something else, though the shirt should still be okay. Nice and cheery bright color for dull winter months! :D
There is nearly 6" less of me around the waist, and so I'll be unable to get away with holding up those pants for the next update photo. I'll have to put on something else, though the shirt should still be okay. Nice and cheery bright color for dull winter months! :D
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