Mamavation Monday: Halfway
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Hey, guess what happened this weekend when I weighed in?
I finally did it! I finally reached my halfway point (in fact, I slightly passed it) and am now in the home stretch of this weight loss journey.
It was SO exciting to step on the scale and see the number UNDER 185. It was also this week when I really realized how different I look. I passed myself in the mirror and finally saw a significant difference. I feel pleased and proud and triumphant. I’ve worked really hard.
So what worked this week that finally got me to the halfway mark I’ve been trying to reach for over a month? Some of it was just… luck? the process? whatever? Some of it was that I really buckled down this week. I exercised for an hour every day, and I kept my food intake balanced and only ate when I was genuinely hungry. Coincidentally, I had a week where I wasn’t really all that hungry a lot of the time, so that helped a lot.
There it is! My measurements for this week are:
Left & right arms: 13.5 inches
Chest: 39 inches
Bellybutton: 37.25 inches
Hip: 44 inches
Left/right thigh: 24 inches
That’s officially… ZERO inches lost since my last measurements on the 9th. My weight is down, so I’ll take it. Honestly, as much as everyone says measurements are better than weight, I don’t put a lot of stock in measurements except over long periods of time. Frequently, I’ll measure myself and get a higher measurement than I did before even though I’ve lost weight and know I’m doing everything right. I don’t think I’m gaining inches so much as it’s difficult to get a super accurate measurement on yourself. How can you be sure you’re in the same exact place on your arm or leg or stomach?
So I suppose the point is that I’m feeling pretty fantastic. I’m super pumped to finally be in the last half of this weight loss journey, and I’m excited to keep on pushing and see what happens now!
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That is so TERRIFIC! Great job. Our starting weights are similar so can’t wait to follow in your footsteps!
1 Shawnee H in OR said this (August 22, 2010 at 2:33 pm)
CONGRATULATIONS!! You know, I haven’t seen my inches drop much (just from the Move It & Lose It challenge) and I’m totally OK with that. To me it makes more sense to support the idea that I AM gaining muscle because the inches aren’t going down rapidly. If they were, I’d be having loose skin issues and the surgery to correct that is NOT cheap.
I’m glad you’re glowing in your success and noticing results. Strut your stuff, girl!
2 Roxy said this (August 22, 2010 at 2:44 pm)
Congrats on half way, and lol on those belly button inches. That’s a good way to put it. I use freckles and moles to gauge where I measure, yes it’s sexy, I know
3 Rita @ The Giggly Bits said this (August 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm)
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! You have done incredibly well. Like you say, you are now on the home stretch
4 Mark said this (August 22, 2010 at 3:23 pm)
WOW!!! fantastic, woman!!! So amazing. I think the hour a day of exercise is amazing. I feel like I NEED to do that but it’s so daunting!
I just bought that dress too!! Did you get it a Ross for Less? Funny. I love the dress!! Keep up the amazing work!
5 Greta said this (August 22, 2010 at 3:37 pm)
I did get it at Ross! It’s so comfy.
I do an hour, but it doesn’t feel like so much. A lot of the time I do a 20-30 minute walk with my daughter in the mornings, and although we walk fast and I get sweaty, it still doesn’t feel like a huge workout.
6 skinnysushi said this (August 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm)
You are amazing! 40 pounds is a quite a feat. Keep on with your consistency and I hope this next 40 melts off.
7 kia said this (August 22, 2010 at 3:42 pm)
Awesome job on over 40 pounds and making it to the halfway point!!
Have a great week
8 Scarlett Black @MMScarlett said this (August 22, 2010 at 3:44 pm)
I also think that measurements can vary from time to time – depending on the location you place the tape or how tight/loose you hold the tape. Also, if you are retaining water weight (or different times of day) can yield different results.
HUGS… you are awesome and totally inspiring!! You go girl!
Have a great week!!
9 Rachel said this (August 22, 2010 at 8:23 pm)
Congrats on reaching the halfway point! I can’t WAIT to get there! You look amazing (and I love your dress). Keep up the good work and you’ll be at your goal weight before you know it.
10 CJ @CJinKY said this (August 22, 2010 at 8:49 pm)
Congrats on your 40lb loss! Thats fantastic!!!! Keep up the hard work and you will reach your goal!
11 Lori @My Kinda Rain said this (August 22, 2010 at 10:03 pm)
Wow! Way to go! You look fantastic and I bet it feels just as fantastic yo get there! Congrats!
12 Janice - The Fitness Cheerleader said this (August 22, 2010 at 10:45 pm)
I was so happy when you announced this on twitter earlier this week! You gave me so much hop! Losing 40 lbs is awesome! Keep it up, can’t wait to celebrate 80 lbs with ya!
13 Kimberly @christlikemommy said this (August 22, 2010 at 10:49 pm)
HALFWAY!!!!!! I’m so proud of you! And you totally look adorable in that dress. I hope your momentum keeps going.
14 Angela @angelasue79 said this (August 23, 2010 at 12:30 am)
Wow! Congrats on the 40lbs loss! Your doing awesome!
Keep it up!
15 Shannon said this (August 23, 2010 at 12:34 am)
YAY for being half way there! I am super close to my first 40lbs… i am thinking about getting a weighted vest to remind myself how far i’ve come!
Good luck this week! Stay positive!
16 laura @SeeLauraRun said this (August 23, 2010 at 3:47 am)
Congrats! What an inspiration!!
17 sarah said this (August 23, 2010 at 4:07 am)
Great job on the weight loss! The halfway mark is a definite milestone. Keep up the great work – you look fabulous!
18 Ivette Muller said this (August 23, 2010 at 4:15 am)
Woohoo! 40lbs down! That is so awesome. Congrats! You have worked so hard and it is paying off!
19 Marie said this (August 23, 2010 at 6:11 am)
Congrats! I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to get to this point! Keep it up!
20 Danielle said this (August 23, 2010 at 1:18 pm)
GReat job!!!! Looking great!
21 colleen said this (August 23, 2010 at 1:51 pm)
That is absolutely fantastic! Props to u girl for all ur hard work and determination! Xxoo
22 Leah @bookieboo said this (August 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm)
Wow, so proud of you for reaching the half way point and beyond. You look amazing, you must feel amazing! Don’t slow down now! I can’t wait to see your progress going forward!
23 Steph (@fitmomtraining) said this (August 23, 2010 at 4:29 pm)
Congratulations on 40 pounds lost! Way to go!
24 Joanna said this (August 23, 2010 at 6:23 pm)
Woohoo!!! Congrats on the 40 lbs gone! That is an awesome accomplishment! I find that either the scale moves or the inches do. It’s nice to have different ways of measuring success.
25 Heather @ Not a DIY Life said this (August 23, 2010 at 6:46 pm)
Congrats on meeting the half way point!!! You are doing amazing!
26 amanda said this (August 23, 2010 at 6:47 pm)
that is so terrific! great job on getting past your halfway point!!!
27 Julie M said this (August 23, 2010 at 7:09 pm)
Heather! Congratulations!! You look fantastic!
28 Brandee said this (August 23, 2010 at 7:22 pm)
Congratulations!!! The halfway point is SO amazing because it’s further validation that you can make it the rest of the way. Keep up the great work!
29 Resa said this (August 23, 2010 at 11:20 pm)
Congrats! I have never done measurements and I think I’ve have been hesitant for the reasons you mentioned. But I guess it couldn’t hurt. Have a great week!
30 Laila @OnlyLaila said this (August 25, 2010 at 12:32 am)
I think for me the key with measurements is to not do them very often. If I only take them once a month or so, I’m more likely to see results. Also, as someone else mentioned. I’m going to try and start looking for “landmarks” to know where to place the tape so I get more consistent readings.
31 skinnysushi said this (August 25, 2010 at 10:39 am)
Girl, you look FOXILICOUS in those photos! Happy halfway! (and sorry it’s taken days for me to get over here this week). Keep on keeping on, you!
32 MrsFatass said this (August 25, 2010 at 4:54 pm)
Thanks!!!
33 skinnysushi said this (August 25, 2010 at 5:38 pm)