So the 18th will be the fourth anniversary of the first Post "The Last 10 lbs Struggle" - oh it would be great to hear from kmh wouldn't it? But all the times with all the great people here have been great, helpful, inspiring. All are welcome - might YOU be 5%??? They sometimes say only 5% of people who lose weight, etc., manage to make those changes permanent. Instead of lamenting such slender odds, we choose to see the possibilities - there are breathing individuals who comprise that 5%. SOMEONE has to be the person on the block who gets it figured out, and keeps it that way. So that is what this group is all about.
I'm not always perfect and I've got about an 8-pound sliding scale to me, but I've come to realize that that is part of a normal life with cycles and changes - and I am thrilled to say that I am truly 5%. This group looked like we were going to quit posting and persevere on our own - but phoenix-like we rose again. It is just a great group of friends who keep at the fitness game and share what we learn - we come to get inspired and to be inspired.
Personally I am always aware of that June 18 anniversary. Don't ask me why. This year it has been my goal to get down to where I was that first wonderful summer, poundswise, and to be the best ever. I am delighted to say, YAH BABY. I am probably 3 or 4 lbs heavier than my very lowest. But if you saw my arms and abs, the muscle definition I have now that I didn't have then, I think you wouldn't begrudge me those pounds. I am wearing tank tops all the time now - I never wore sleeveless tops even in high school or college! And I've always got a new goal before me - I'm convinced that that is a big part of being 5% - always looking for the discovery of something, a new routine, a new great-tasting food, an insight, a breakthrough, a chance.
I don't mean to sound like I am bragging or anything. I am proud of being a 43 year old who has had 2 kids and who comes from a generally overweight tendency to be able to accomplish this - as much my mindset as my physical being. I love to see the accomplishments of others, and this forum has given me plenty of that. I hope that you all - Steph, Catherine, Justy, absmom (the current regulars) will chime in with where they are at at this point in time. It has been a privelege and pleasure to share the fitness journey with each and every one of you (and the 5%ers emeritus).
If you would like to join us, you can be anywhere on the path. Jump in for support, we're here.
More immediately - I'll be covering for another transcriptionist starting Tuesday, until Thursday of the following week, so I imagine my schedule will get messed up a bit. I have some fitness videos to fall back on if I miss my bodypump classes. I tried another class that I had heard about at my club, called "Butt'N Up. The teachers uses many disciplines and likes to use a lot of the fitness gadgets (step as bench, dumbells, rubber band, soft weights, etc) and really has an intense class, an hour and 15 minutes that just flew by. So there is another class in the arsenal.
School is out and I am adjusting to the change in schedule - it means a bit more sleep for me which is great. So far my girls are most interested in taking it easy and hanging around - I'm fine with that for now. We are still planning to look at houses, though the whole process is daunting.
Must work my friends. Take on this day and make it great, and share what's new.
Juno