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11 Apr, 2009

Self Sabatoge or Usual Ups and Downs?

Posted by: delitaagain In: Updates

First, I had trouble doing all my dog walking and workouts. Then, I ran a lot while walking the dog one day and found out I was supposed to *run* a 5k for my workout the next day. It was really important to me to get a good time (for a change! lol) but I [...]

07 Apr, 2009

Goals: Gotta Love ‘Em!

Posted by: delitaagain In: Goals

I made a six month goal about 5 months ago. It may be best not to think about that one now. ;-p Maybe it was just a tad lofty! LOL
But the w8challenge idea is still working for me, and now I’m thinking up a new semi-longterm goal.
In a few days it will be eight months [...]

07 Apr, 2009

What a Little Challenge Will Do!

Posted by: delitaagain In: Motivation

The results of Eileen2blean and her weight loss challenge for March, from which we now have w8challenge.com, and a whole new way to stay encouraged and on track. This is helping me so much just say “yes” to staying on plan with food and getting out there and doing some exercise. Thanks, Eileen!
These challenges are [...]

06 Apr, 2009

Yet Another Milestone!

Posted by: delitaagain In: Weigh-In!!

Well, I knew I had been distracted lately, but this is just plain silly!
I passed the 50 pounds lost mark, since starting again last August (when I started this blog) and didn’t even notice! It happened eight days ago.
Down 70 pounds since my top weight, but now a total of 51.2 pounds lost since starting [...]

05 Apr, 2009

Weigh-in: Week 34, MILESTONE CITY!

Posted by: delitaagain In: Weigh-In!!

I figure I may as well get happy about this. =)
Down 2 pounds from last week. Now the caveat: I’m on scales that are not digital, so, no more tenths. This means I’m closer to 230 than 231, but in truth may not be quite all the way there.
In any case, it is *down* and [...]



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