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28 Dec, 2008

Weigh-in: Week 19 and Another Milestone!

Posted by: delitaagain In: Weigh-In!!

Down .8 this week, to 248.0, a number that is looking good to me. This is where my weight was in 1998, 10 years ago. I believe I got back down to it once in maybe 2001, but never since then, except when sick.

That is a 52 pound loss from my top weight, and, a 30.2 pound loss since starting this blog last August! WooHoo! This is BELOW the lowest weight I reached 4 years ago, so I can now let that *re-gain* of 34 pounds go and move on.

I will admit I am doing very little to maintain a loss these days, mainly just trying to eat good stuff and avoid the bad stuff, so very grateful to see the scale continuing to inch down. I just realized it has been almost 5 months this time, and, I believe it is thanks to you chickies, I AM STILL GOING!!

And, just noticed, I’m having my best month since my jump start in August. WooHoo! Also, *only* 23 pounds to go to my next real goal, but really, almost anything under 245 will be territory I can’t even remember seeing. Can’t tell you how excited I am to be here and to be *this close* to beating that number!

It’s a new day chick-sistahs! How ya doin?

21 Responses to "Weigh-in: Week 19 and Another Milestone!"

1 | leighish

December 28th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

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I’m doing good baby! Congratulations and way to go!!

2 | runeway18

December 28th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

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Delita - thank you again for your kind words - so very glad that you have dropped by my blog!! Your writing and your comments are so positive - so you are an inspiration!!

I am glad to see that you are continuing to lose - especially during this holiday season - I don’t think have been so lucky - but I am trying!

I will post the recipes I had mentioned the other day as I really do recommend the slow cooker lasagna and it is so easy.

My second jog went much better than the first, but I slowed way down to a much more feasible pace. I really don’t know if you can call it jog - really it is more of a shuffle! Ha, ha. I am going to try to get my third day in today and will post about how that goes.

A very happy Sunday to you and a happy New Year’s as well!

3 | Sandi DeFalco

December 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

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Hey Delita - it sounds like ‘in with the good, and out with the bad’ is really working for you. Keep with whatever you are doing, or not doing! Happy New Year to you. I don’t make resolutions, since you don’t need to wait for Dec. 31 to set goals. Something I haven’t done lately is the goal-setting. Boo-hoo to me! What works best for me are those small attainable goals, because they always seem to lead to achieving the biggies! Have a good one ~~~ Sandi

4 | kalilung

December 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

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First, thanks for stopping by my blog! The support network 3 fat chicks gives us all is priceless; thank you for being part of mine!

Second, congrats on losing weight through this holiday season! I get what you mean about not having seen 248 in forever! If it weren’t for my brief stint with atkins, I would not have seen it since around 2001.

Third, please post the lasagna recipe! I love any recipe that I can put in a crock pot and forget! ^__^

5 | jenna19

December 28th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

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Congrats on that awesome weight loss! Keep it up, girl!! Thanks, too, for the inspiring comment. It sometimes feels that nobody understands, but you brighten my day more than you could ever know :) As for the Christmas party comment, I really appreciate it. I guess true beauty does not always lie on the exterior. I would avoid this party if I could..but it’s at my house!! I can’t really get away with that one lol! But thanks again for your inspiring words!

6 | bldblue1966

December 28th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

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I am so happy to se that you are doing great!, talk about being an inspiration :)… I will cheer you on from the sidelines :) !!!

- Elliott

7 | brseay

December 28th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

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You continue to inspire me with your success. And how fantastic that you’re headed into new territory instead of losing weight that you regained. I can tell how excited you are and you should be so proud of yourself. 2009 is going to be your year!!!!

8 | susan

December 28th, 2008 at 6:54 pm

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GO GIRL GO!

And I agree with the others: thanks for stopping by our blogs and saying a few words ~ even though I am not losing anything, it’s a lift to see that someone is reading my meanderings.

Thanks and KEEP GOING!!!

9 | leighish

December 28th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

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I didn’t realize you had to be signed up on facebook to see it. Hmmm. Nevertheless, I made a progress photo post in case anyone was interested.

10 | Bella

December 29th, 2008 at 1:22 am

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Well, first of all, I want to say Congratulations to you and all of your successes! I went through many of your entries and I love the positivity that you exude in your writings!

Secondly, I want to say thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me a couple of comments. It’s nice to know someone is reading and it’s even nicer to get encouragement!

I’ll be following this blog. Can’t wait to see you when you reach goal! :)

11 | leighish

December 29th, 2008 at 1:24 am

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More than anything else, the photos remind me that I have made a change in my life. Sometimes the mirror doesn’t do a very good job of reminding me. I guess because it’s so gradual it’s easier to see through pictures.

12 | Teresa

December 29th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

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I’m still here! Thanks for the shout-out. I tend to go through phases where I ‘foget’ to blog. You’ve got me interested in Cross-fit. I am in no way close to being able to doing all the WOD’s but I do what I can or substitute - the goal is to do something that is a challenge. Got that from your blogs!

Great job on your loss and keep up the great work!

13 | delitaagain

December 29th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

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leighish, thanks so much for your kind comments. I agree about the photos and thank you so much for putting them up where I could see them! Wish I had a “before.” Guess I was really too disgusted with myself (vain) to let anyone take one. :-/ I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Delita

14 | delitaagain

December 29th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

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runeway18, thank you! I’ll be looking for the recipe. Thanks for the support! Delita

15 | delitaagain

December 29th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

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Sandi, happy New Year to you as well. I have been good about setting goals at times but not always so good about following through. I don’t want to let that stop me, though, I know goal-setters tend to accomplish a lot more. I really want to get re-energized at this point and re-focused. So good to see you checking in. Let’s do this! Delita

16 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm

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kalilung, thanks to you! I agree and will definitely be looking for that recipe. Happy New Year to you! Delita

17 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:43 pm

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jenna19, thank you. You are so on the right track and it is going to take you farther than any of those unfortunates who can’t see the good in you. You go, girl! Happy New YEar! Delita

18 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:43 pm

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Elliott - thanks for dropping by. It feels great to be doing this together with so many successful people. I really appreciate your support! Delita

19 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm

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brseay, thank you and yes! I hearby claim 2009 as mine! lol This is going to be my best year yet. I so much appreciate your support! Happy New Year! Delita

20 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:45 pm

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susan - it is a pleasure to read your blog. Thank you for stopping by and your note here! Happy New Year to you, girl! Delita

21 | delitaagain

January 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm

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Bella, thank you so much! It is so inspiring to read what you and others write! I’m just so grateful for this positive place to be and get support. Happy New Year to you! Delita

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