Success
source: masterkeycoaching.com
I’ve been working hard. We leave for vacation this coming Saturday, and I’ve been trying to make good choices and keep exercising. It turns out the work is paying off!
This week I’m down to 183.8, a little less than a pound lost since last week, and down 41.2 pounds total. My BMI is down to 30.6 (I started at 37.4) amd I’m a little less than four pounds away from officially being in the “overweight” category instead of being considered “obese.”
To me, though all of those things are great, the bigger success is that I’ve managed a much healthier way of looking at food. I’m making huge strides in terms of no longer thinking of food as a “splurge” or a “binge” or something to be messed up. Instead, I work hard to make healthy choices most of the time, allow myself to enjoy foods that might not be considered healthy on a regular basis in small portions, and I continue to exercise whenever I can. This is really helping me to feel less panicky when I have a weekend of sweets, eat some fried food, or choose fast food out of necessity or craving.
The truth, for me at least, is that I will always have fast food here and there. I will always enjoy baking treats, and I will always take part in eating them. I enjoy good food, and I’m happy that I no longer spend my time worrying about what’s in the food, because I know that my (mostly) healthy food choices and my regular exercise are enough to get me to where I need to be.
It’s not perfect, and I’m sure I’ll still have a crisis over food sometimes, freak out about gaining weight, or have food guilt. But I’m getting there, and it makes me feel great!
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Congratulations! You are doing great.
1 Renee said this (August 30, 2010 at 2:32 pm)
This makes me smile
You go, girl!
2 Marisa @ Loser for Life said this (August 30, 2010 at 3:25 pm)
You are doing fantastic! Keep it up girl!
3 Lori @My Kinda Rain said this (August 30, 2010 at 4:40 pm)
I’m so proud of your progress! Keep going!
4 Steph (@fitmomtraining) said this (August 30, 2010 at 6:15 pm)
You have done so well! I’m so very proud of you. And yes, thinking about food as fuel rather than something naughty is way better. I’m so excited to see your progress and I’m just giddy that Mamavation was able to support you there. BTW, we have new brag badges stating how much you have lost here, http://www.mamavation.com/badges-of-honor
5 Leah @bookieboo said this (August 30, 2010 at 7:51 pm)
I’ve totally been there, being “obese” and just wanting to be normal overweight. So amazing how far you have come!! Amazing and you’ve added years to your life!!
Your attitude toward food sounds healthy. I don’t think anyone can go forever feeling deprived and if having a little bit of something helps you stick to your mostly healthy lifestyle, more power to you. Then you don’t feel the need to binge later on everything you feel you missed!
Screw guilt!!
6 Greta said this (August 31, 2010 at 12:08 am)
I didn’t get a chance to comment last week, but you have done FANTASTICALLY! You should be so incredibly proud of yourself — for the weight loss and your new perspective.
7 Rachel -- Following In My Shoes said this (August 31, 2010 at 5:10 pm)
Congrats on losing over 40 pounds – that is a great achievement! Keep up the great work – you will make your goal VERY soon
8 Ivette Muller said this (September 1, 2010 at 1:33 am)
I like the way your scale lights up! Sorry but it’s pretty cool. Congrats on your overall weight loss. You are doing great. Good luck this week.
9 @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman said this (September 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm)