Week 61 - Happy Halloween!

For years our family would do a Halloween theme. It was fun to dress alike and I hope it made memories for my kids. But I hated the way I looked. I would find the easiest costume possible and usually it was something huge and shapeless to just try and hide myself. One year I just threw on my daughter's pop up princess castle. My life is so different now. I love dressing up. I love that everythig fits. I like the way I look. There is so much freedom in that.

Today a nurse came to the house to give me a quick physical because I'm getting better life insurance now that I've lost weight. On her scales, I weight 150! That's my goal weight! But I'm still going to go by my scales, which unfortunately still show me at 155. 

She was surprised because my blood pressure was so low. It's never been so low. I don't think it's a concern because my mom's blood pressure is always low and I feel fine. I'll keep an eye on it just in case. She took it three times: 90/58, 80/58, and 86/60.

Week 60 - 5 Pounds to Go!

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 155

Total lost: 81.8 (141.5)

Inches lost: 47.25 (61.25)

BMI down: 14.5 (23.5)

I lost another half pound this week. Not much, but slowly and surely I'm getting to my goal. I've started calling my coach every evening so we can both touch base with each other and share our day. This added accountability has helped me stay on track with the little things. I really want to hit my goal by Thanksgiving and I know it's completely possible.

The dress I'm wearing in the picture is from Walmart. It only cost $1! The cool thing is that I can go to a clearance rack and find things that fit me. My options are so much wider now that I'm smaller. The freedom that has come to so many areas of my life through this healthy lifestyle is liberating. 

I am hoping to be able to share this freedom with others and bring them the joy that I have found.

Week 59 - Creeping Closer

I hit a new low today - in a good way! I'm in the 155's! I'm getting closer and closer to my goal. I know it's within my reach and it's completely up to me to get there. I need to fall back on the habits I've been building and be an actor not a reactor in my life. I plan to be there by Thanksgiving.

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 155.6

Total lost: 81.2 (140.9)

I have decided to try and grow my Optavia business. It has grown so much this year with very little effort from me. I've decided to put some effort into it and just see what will happen. I would love for more people to find the happiness and health that I have found.

A year ago, I had no idea that my life could be where it is right now. I don't take that for granted and I am so very grateful.

Week 58 - Will I Ever Get There??

See that girl in the middle of the picture? Near the back? She looks amazing! She looks confident! She isn't tired. She could do this for hours. She is me! I love that I like how I look.

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 156

Total lost: 80.8 (140.5)

I didn't lose any weight this week. While I'm disappointed, I'm not surprised for a couple of reasons. First, I lost three pounds last week so that was a huge loss and it's common to not have much loss the following week. Secondly, and probably more importantly, I was casual with snacks again. If I am not careful with almonds and cheese, everything slows down. 

I really want to just be in maintenance and sometimes I think I'm living like I'm already there. Six pounds is soooo far away, but yet it's so close. I want to be there by Thanksgiving. I know I can do it!

And in the meantime, I'm going to put this right here to remind me of how far I've come.

Week 57 - Back on Track!

I didn't post last week because I've been overwhelmed and because I'd gained three pounds from my lowest weight and had battled being out of fat burn. I just didn't feel like posting. The good news was that by Friday, I was back in fat burn. This week I really focused on following the plan and I lost those three pounds plus a smidge. So things are back on track!

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 156

Total lost: 80.8 (140.5)

Inches lost: 45.5 (59.5)

BMI down: 14.3 (23.3)

Life has been crazy stressful going back to school in the time of COVID and I am so grateful my physical, emotional and mental health is so strong right now.

Week 55 - Whoops!

 

I actually gained .8 pounds this week. I let my emotions get a hold of me this week. I got myself kicked out of fat burn, which is always a bummer because then it takes four days to get back in. But it's all part of the journey - and the journey isn't perfect. I'm working now to get back on track. Six pounds to go!

Week 54 - Another Pound Bites the Dust

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 156.6

Total lost: 80.2 (139.9)

The photo on the right popped up in my Facebook feed this week. Photos like this always catch me off guard. My whole life I've wanted to look the way I look now. I love how I look and how I feel. It's such a blessing. I have energy, I'm not sore, my clothes fit, and I feel self confident. It's a lovely way to live.

I've been very stressed getting ready to start school in this time of COVID. I second guess my choice to have the kids and myself go back to school face to face instead of virtual. There are no easy choices when it comes to that. I'm so grateful to know that I am healthy. I know that should I get sick, my body is as healthy as it can be in order to fight back against the virus. There's peace in that.

Six pounds from my goal!! It's so close, I can taste it! (Pun intended.) I'm now toying with the idea of trying to get to 135. I don't think I will make it my actual goal, but when I start to transition, I think I'll still try to lose a little. I'm so excited about my future.