miissy

I passed my second mini-goal and now I have 3 pounds left to reach my ultimate goal of 120 pounds.

 I’m going to start meeting with a personal fitness trainer starting the 28th so that I can tone up some more – so that is exciting!

I was hoping I’d reach my second mini-goal at least during the school break. But I’m happy with where I’m at now because I made it through the holidays (had a minor setback) so that two pounds I gained factors in. Anyway, so I have 7 pounds to reach my ultimate goal - it’s so exciting because 7 pounds is nothing compared to what I’ve lost since I was 204 pounds. I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m gloating but I needed the pick-me-up today. I have been a little depressed lately.

Ok, so my next goal is to become more toned. This time around I didn’t exercise as I did before so I don’t have as much muscle tone as before, but I can fix that. I just need to start a program and stick to it daily. Just something simple: cardio with strength training everyday. Eventually I will see the results.

 Optimistically Signing Off,

Melissa

Every year I over-eat and so far I have gained back 2 pounds. But today I will put a stop to this pattern.

Instead of getting angry with myself I took it as an opportunity to realize the pattern and put it in check. So far I have not been exercising regularly but today I walked 3 miles with strength training. I was supposed to use my break to get into an exercise routine and it’s not too late. Better late than never I say.

 There are many benefits to exercise but I think to pull myself out of this minor setback the biggest benefit will be boosting my mood and starting a new pattern that is healthy.

 I know a lot of people struggle this time of year. I wish everyone wellness & happiness. Don’t let minor setbacks take you down.

 (((HUGS)))

Well I’m on my break but now I’m sick! I wanted to start going to the YMCA this week and join up with an exercise group, but it will have to wait until I get better. At least I didn’t get sick while in school - I guess (I’m trying to look on the bright side). Why does it always seem like when you get closer to your goal your weight loss slows down. I was trying to give my metabolism a kick in the rear and now look at me

I have a four week break between school quarters and I am writing down my goal to use that time to go to the YMCA and get more active. I might even try a class and see if I like group exercise - I’ve never tried it before. Maybe I will even reach my next mini-goal and lose 10 pounds. Now that is motivating!

Onward toward my final weight loss goal and the tricky part - keeping it off.

Well I have so much on my plate (pun intended) that I don’t even think about food as much as I used to.

Almost to my mini-goal - 7 more pounds to go!

Well the weight is still coming off. Slowly but surely which I know is the healthiest way. Last time it seemed like I was in this huge race and constantly worrying about my weight and exersize that that was all that I thought about. This time around I think I’m a bit more sane about it all (wink)

 Anyway, there are some major changes in my life as I’ve written about previously but I have secured my own apartment and am starting my second quarter of school next week. I have alot of responsibility but I seem to be managing.

 Lets see what I say next week after 18 credits and keeping up with my son and all the other responsibilities in my life right now.

Well I thought that after my trip to Hawaii I would have gained weight from eating out of my normal diet, but with all the activties; swimming, walking, sightseeing, etc I lost a pound that week

So I’m still on track. I haven’ been exersizing - just dieting because Ive been so busy but I must be doing something right :>

Well, it’s been a while but I’m back and determined this time to get the weight off. There have been some major changes in my life recently; I’ve gone back to school and I am seperated from my husband. For a while I got really down in the dumps and started eating horribly and then I woke up and stopped feeling sorry for myself. I have a son to think of and I got to be the best person I can be for him inside and out.

I went back up to 176 (my weigh-in on 7/22) and I’ve lost 13 pounds since then and I’m not going to let my emotion get the best of me. I’ve gained newfound confidence and determination and I have goals now which I haven’t had for a long time. It’s almost like I have a new lease on life! So here I go…wish me luck