Today is getaway day, so I weighed in on the heavy scale again and I've hit a milestone: 40 pounds lost.
As I have detailed before, this is the third time in my life (and hopefully the last time it's necessary) that I've gone on a weight reduction program that has netted at least 40 pounds lost. A lot of people are noticing: I'm getting comments almost daily when I'm up here among my co-workers. That's terrific, but I know that (a) I'm still technically obese and thus (b) I have a long way to go.
I was thinking about this on my commute this morning and I really believe that most people can successfully lose weight. It can be done. However, it is not easy. It takes a lot of determination and a lot of resilience. I've been successful this time, but I have also failed in the past. I stopped at the gas station this morning and I saw a young woman who was a little on the heavy side buying expensive junk food for breakfast. My thought immediately was: that was me before. I could still be there. Hopefully, I won't go there again. For those of us who battle weight issues, there is no doubt but that it is really difficult. I feel good about myself right now, but I've been humbled before and I haven't forgotten how that feels. I hope that I can provide you with a little inspiration and also realism: the battle is life long and it's much harder to fight than not fight. The fight is also worth it.
Day 79
Weight: 244.5
Total Loss: 40.0
BMI: 30.15
Despite not being worried about my weight, I've been trying to clean up my diet, and it's amazing how often I manage to run across food that I don't want to be eating.
This week is going well so far--made it to the gym M, T, and W, with regular workouts M & T, and just some light work yesterday. The clouds have finally moved into Seattle and summer has officially closed up shop, which makes going to the gym that much more important for me.
I did the 4 mile run with the running store last night. Rugby practice tonight.
I really believe that most people can successfully lose weight. It can be done. However, it is not easy. It takes a lot of determination and a lot of resilience.
Very well put.