I'm pleased to report that despite all the sturm und drang of July, the stuff I have been working through in my personal life and the trouble I had with a few binges in July, I started off August solidly at 156. That is really not bad at all, and leaves me with a decent net loss for June and July.
August 1 also marked 3 years into my weight loss process. So 3 years, ~120 pounds lost, much strength, fitness, and and energy gained, along with a fairly good boost to my vanity (my true motivator all along) and comfort with my body. I guess I can't complain about that.
Here's to everyone reaching their goal this month!
So I start this month at 252.6, which is not as bad as I thought it would be after my vacation. My goal is to reach 240 by September. This week is going so well, i've been eating on plan and had a big workout on Sunday to start the week, with another one planned tomorrow.
carter, that's great! And you should be proud of yourself for handling the emotional upheaval without going off the rails. I don't know about you, but I try to be realistic about the extent to which I can "fix" myself - food is always going to be my go-to for comfort, so my goal is to ty to minimize the damage when I do that.
I weighed in at 136.6 this morning, so the unexpected losses continue. I really don't get it but I'm not complaining. We're having a company picnic tonight, so I'm sure I'll bounce back up tomorrow.
Carter - That's great! Congrats on all you have accomplished so far!
As for me TOM went away last night! Yay! Now I am looking forward to seeing how the month progresses! I want to reach my goal of being able to run a mile this month. I called my mom on the way to work and told her that. She immediately started in to me saying that I shouldn't try to do this yet because I am still so heavy. It annoyed me but I am not letting her doubt rain on my parade. Run a mile? Yes I will! Today I will run 0.32 miles or better on the office treadmill. Each day I will add a little more until by the end of the month I reach my goal.
I had a bit of a bounce up yesterday. I am sitting at 147.6 today. I am almost to my lowest weight as an adult, ~145-146, so my body is probably confused about what is going on. I'm sure the losses will be slow from here on out. I only have about 8 pounds until I reach the goal that I had actually set for myself over 3 years again. Here's hoping I'm on track to reach goal by the end of September. So I need August to get me closer.
Carter You have gained so many wonderful things during your weight loss journey. You should be so proud of yourself. Congrats on that 156, you worked hard on it!!!
Just took my youngest who is 5 and our dog for a walk. She ended up walking a bit behind because of my pace. The last .2 miles she kept telling me she could not walk anymore and I'm tired. I told her "You are strong, you can do it and each day will get easier." I am still only able to walk but did 1.2 miles. I wanted 1.5 but could not get her to walk anymore. I had walked 1.5 yesterday. Someday I will be jogging but not yet.
Sluggerbean congrats on your weigh in.
Steph good luck tonight. I went on a picnic on Saturday. My 2nd day of dieting I ended up eating the burger without a bun and had a salad with the lettuce and tomato. I did have some potato salad but just a few bites. You can do it and have fun. Just drink your water.
Carter, Diana and Domlacha Its nice to be in a group with people who have been there and gotten through the other side. Congrats on your weight loss.
HealthyMeWannaBe sorry your mom is being like that. Do what you need to do not what other people tell you.
Good tool for accountability!
possibly a combination of TOM and a sodium??
Exactly 85 pounds lost!!
Today I will run 0.32 miles or better on the office treadmill. Each day I will add a little more until by the end of the month I reach my goal.
and it is 2.6 from yesterday! 
