So I have come to a decision and changed my goal weight. 170 seems more then attainable now thanks to all of you!! So I reset my goal to 150, that still seems crazy to me that I could ever be that small but I am going to enjoy getting there and staying there!!!
My new year mantra needs to be "reduce and rejuvinate", or even better "reduce and rejoice". I need to reduce lots (weight, debt, clutter...) but I need to remember to not burn myself out and still have time for fun with family, sleep, planning my successes, enjoying work....
Big goals but big results if I can stick with it and have fun along the way
Thanks for being part of my journey my 3FC friends!
I have to share a story. My mom and I have been on IP since the end of April. My mom has been overweight all her life and she has lost almost 60 pounds and looks amazing! I get pretty teary at times when I look at her because I have NEVER seen her like this. She is in size Med tops and size 12 pants (loose.) Well, my daughter and I went shopping with her because she needs a new coat. She would try on coat after coat and my 8 year old daughter would say yay or nay. 1 particular coat was a bright teal and lime green slim-fitting coat. My daughter looked at her and said, "Grandma, you look like.... a kid...at the high school." I laughed and so did my mom but that was her way of saying she looked so small. I am so so so thankful my mom and I found IP. She tells everyone she couldn't have done it without me and my information from "that website you always visit." I have to thank all of you! Your recipes, support, advice... I am happy for me but to see my mom happy, healthy and SKINNY... WOW. (emotional today.)
So I have come to a decision and changed my goal weight. 170 seems more then attainable now thanks to all of you!! So I reset my goal to 150, that still seems crazy to me that I could ever be that small but I am going to enjoy getting there and staying there!!!
Eeeeeee!!! Exciting!!!! I KNOW you can do this!!!! Wow!! Way to go!!
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My new year mantra needs to be "reduce and rejuvinate", or even better "reduce and rejoice". I need to reduce lots (weight, debt, clutter...) but I need to remember to not burn myself out and still have time for fun with family, sleep, planning my successes, enjoying work....
Big goals but big results if I can stick with it and have fun along the way
Thanks for being part of my journey my 3FC friends!
Eeeeeee!!! Exciting!!!! I KNOW you can do this!!!! Wow!! Way to go!!
Thanks Guys!! I am very excited about this decision. I someone had told me year ago that this was even possible for me without back breaking hard work everyday or SX I would have called them crazy!! But we can all do it!!!
NSV -- okay, it doesn't sound much of a victory but I had a "restricted-free day". For me that's big because those bars have become my new addiction. Even when I went off IP for a bit, the bars did not leave my diet! LOL
When this is all over, I may need a "12 step program" for my Pure Protein bars!
So I have come to a decision and changed my goal weight. 170 seems more then attainable now thanks to all of you!! So I reset my goal to 150, that still seems crazy to me that I could ever be that small but I am going to enjoy getting there and staying there!!!
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That was very moving!! I would love to be doing this with my mom She has never been as big as me but she is over weight and unhappy with it but now was the right time for me not her Congratulations to both you and you Mom!!
You can do it Monica! We are the same height and 150 is pretty great! You have done so well and proven that YOU HAVE GOT THIS!
Thanks for the congrats. My mom is in her late 50's and now having the time of her life. IP is great!
Had my weigh in today -- wasn't expecting much as TOM showed up yet again (he was here for almost three weeks, gone for a week and a half and then back again). Drank TONS of water yesterday trying to get rid of bloat, but it just had me peeing every two hours during the night.
Started yoga this week, and that might have me retaining water too. It's not strenuous by any stretch of the imagination, but my body hasn't moved like that in over a decade, so I know my muscles were feeling it.
Anyhow, had a good weigh in still. Down another 2.2 pounds. I know it's more than that though, as I wore a pair of jeans for a few hours last Sunday and they were TIGHT. I put them on today, and they fit well, with no tightness, and looking in the mirror, I can really tell. I just look thinner (not daring to say thin just yet).
Glad the holidays are over, and the sun is staying longer. I always get a bit Spring crazy around this time with the brighter/longer days becoming evident. Although the snow and the 8 degree temperature this morning kept me cold on my morning walk.
I calculated my weight loss from my weigh in the Sunday after Thanksgiving until now (the Sunday after New Years) and I lost 23.6 pounds during that holiday time. So just thrilled with that.
I can't thank all of you enough for all the help, support, advice, and just being so friendly. I could never have done this journey on my own, and finances kept me from getting a coach, so this forum has been invaluable, and has quite simply changed my life. So thank you!
Well done Starshine. You have been an inspiration on this forum too. Thanks for your posts.
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Congratulations, Beck!!! Wow!! You made it!!
Wow, Starshine!!! You are almost there!!!! I agree. I do not want to gain this weight back either. I know I my eating habits and relationship with food have changed. I want this change to be permanent!!!
Here's a new picture with my new boots for the New Year and the New Me!
Have a great day, everyone!
Great new picture!
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I have to share a story. My mom and I have been on IP since the end of April. My mom has been overweight all her life and she has lost almost 60 pounds and looks amazing! I get pretty teary at times when I look at her because I have NEVER seen her like this. She is in size Med tops and size 12 pants (loose.) Well, my daughter and I went shopping with her because she needs a new coat. She would try on coat after coat and my 8 year old daughter would say yay or nay. 1 particular coat was a bright teal and lime green slim-fitting coat. My daughter looked at her and said, "Grandma, you look like.... a kid...at the high school." I laughed and so did my mom but that was her way of saying she looked so small. I am so so so thankful my mom and I found IP. She tells everyone she couldn't have done it without me and my information from "that website you always visit." I have to thank all of you! Your recipes, support, advice... I am happy for me but to see my mom happy, healthy and SKINNY... WOW. (emotional today.)
Wonderful story. I wish my mom would take the plunge too. She keeps saying my success makes her want to lose some too but she continues down the same path. At least I know I shouldn't push because everyone else to come to it in their own time.
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Argh! I haven't had a WI since 12/24 due to vacation. My coach just contacted me and needs to change it. I have a choice of going in later tomorrow or waiting til Thurs to do a first thing in the morning...<sigh>...in the big scheme of things this will not matter at all. I'll wait til Thursday.
Been catching up on some things. Gotta get the wii fit hooked up yet...At least I can weigh on THAT until Thurs...
I know how you feel. I missed two from vacation and then one when I was sick. But the great part is that I know I'm going to have a fabulous WI once I finally get there!
NSV -- okay, it doesn't sound much of a victory but I had a "restricted-free day". For me that's big because those bars have become my new addiction. Even when I went off IP for a bit, the bars did not leave my diet! LOL
When this is all over, I may need a "12 step program" for my Pure Protein bars!
I call them Pure Evil bars for a reason....
Settling in with an ice water to watch The Biggest Loser!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Soooo inspiring!!!
I can't watch it anymore. I feel so bad for those that get voted off
I hear this season though there are kids that won't get kicked off part way through so maybe that would be more encouraging to watch.
I would love to spend at least 1 day with Bob or Jillian. I have a personal trainer friend who has met Bob and said he is brilliant. (sigh) I agree that it is hard to see some of them go but think of all they have learned.
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But we can all do it!!!
I would love to be doing this with my mom 
Congratulations to both you and you Mom!! 
