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Weigh-in #23: Over 90 Pounds Lost!

by Jess on August 18th, 2010 in Weigh-in

Of course my stuff arrives the day I decided to complain about my scale being MIA. Aside from satisfying my scale addiction, I was also super ecstatic to get and unpack the rest of my stuff.

 

Meet My Communist Pig



 

The last time I had an official weigh-in was almost a month ago.

In that time, I realized that too much of a good thing can become a bad thing.

I also moved from California to Washington, DC, and today is my first day of law school orientation!

And I decided that I couldn’t rely solely on intuitive eating because I kept sabotaging my weight loss efforts so I switched back to calorie counting mixed with a good dose of “listen to your body” eating.

But the exciting part, the part you’ve all been waiting for, is that I finally did it.

I reached over 90 pounds lost from my heaviest.

When I started this journey in 2006, I was at 263 pounds. Over the past few years, I’ve yo-yo dieted, going hardcore gym then binging, repeating the process over and over again.

It took me awhile to realize that there are a lot of mental issues that need to be resolved before permanent weight loss and healthy living can happen.

This journey isn’t only a few months long. It isn’t about losing 10 pounds in a month. It isn’t even about losing weight at all. It’s about finding overall health, both mental and physical.

I honestly believe that if you are mentally healthy, your physical health will follow the same path.

Since I moved to DC, I have been walking everywhere. It’s an efficient way to see Washington, DC plus I can save on taxi and metro money.

 

Last weigh-in weight: 177.0

This week’s weight: 171.0 (down 6.0)

I have never broken past the 175 barrier.
I have never reached 90 pounds total loss before.
I have never been so close to the 160s.
And I have never felt so certain that I can do this.

I am more than just a number though. This journey is not about how much weight I can lose in one year, or how quickly I can reach my goal. It’s not about having an amazing weigh-in every week. It’s not only about the number on the scale.

I am a barefoot-running, half marathoner.
I am a cook making healthy, delicious food.
I am a work in progress, and I always will be.

This is a lifelong journey, one where I am always improving and bettering myself, each and every day.

I finally did it.

92 pounds lost.

 

What’s one important lesson you’ve learned on your healthy living journey?

What are your goals for the week?

What’s one thing you want to improve and become better at?


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Weigh-in #22: The Downward Trend

by Jess on July 29th, 2010 in Weigh-in

Originally, I didn’t want to weigh-in today. But I decided that I needed to resume my official weekly weigh-ins.

They keep me focused.
They keep me motivated.
They keep me goal-oriented (even if I don’t achieve my goals every week).

I don’t accomplish the goals I set all the time. But having them there, knowing that there are things I want to achieve, forces me to work and strive harder.

I didn’t meet any of my goals this week.

Not even a single one.

And that’s ok.

I tried.

But I overestimated my strengths and abilities this week while goal-setting. I thought I would be able to do a two-minute wall-sit easily, but after a week of plenty of leg work and running, my quads weren’t feeling it.

I thought I’d be able to do a two-minute plank by now. Close, but not quite.

I didn’t get my swim in. No excuses. I just didn’t do it.

And Tara, I give you permission to nag me about making your dish. It’s taken awhile (far too long).

I barely even cook for myself now. I need to get back into the kitchen. I like it there. I like creating food, but I just haven’t felt that burst of creativity.

You know when writers have writer’s block? I have cooking and photography block.

Where’s my muse?

I need to rekindle my love for cooking soon.

The thing I’m most proud of this week was realizing that being vulnerable can be a beautiful feeling. It has helped me grow as a person, and even though I always want to put up a very powerful, strong appearance, I’ve discovered that I’m actually very sensitive.

The most important thing I’ve learned from this experience:
You can only fail if you stop trying.

Never give up.

 

Last week’s weight: 178.2

This week’s weight: 177.0 (down 1.2)

Last week’s goals:
1. Pack 1 box to ship to DC.
2. Swim 1600 meters.
3. Do a 2-minute plank.
4. Do a 2-minute wall chair.
5. Make Tara’s Couswalnachalicious.

This week’s goals:
1. Pack 1 box to ship to DC.
2. Swim 1600 meters.
3. Do a 2-minute plank.
4. Do a 2-minute wall chair.
5. Make Tara’s Couswalnachalicious.

Same goals. New week.

 

Do you like to cook?

What are your inspirations for cooking?

What is one new food/dish you’ve tried this week?

Random: How much do you love Nutella and/or peanut butter?


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