Because of requests, I have begun a Yahoo! Group. It is also called "Live Brave" in order to connect to this blog. The purpose of the group is to share support with each other while we are on our weight loss journey. I will take suggestions and/or answer questions: ellenmaine@gmail.com.
To begin the process to join the group, click on this link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/live_brave/ and then "JOIN" when you see it.
Come join us! :)
Monday, April 28, 2008
First Major Accomplishment!
Well, as of today I am down eighteen pounds since January. Woo hoo! Go, me! :) I was 294 in January and now I'm 276 as of today. (I'm using the scale in the nurse's office at school.)
I recognize how great this is, but I know that I need to continue taking each day as it comes so I won't lose sight of the "continuous goals" I have. Along with this weight loss, I have gone down a dress size from a 26/28 to a 22/24; I haven't worn this size since early last summer. My goal size is a 14/16.
My next major goal is to lose eighteen more pounds to get to 258. I am so tempted to set a date of attaining this goal; however, I know myself and that might set me back if I think I have more time to accomplish it or get discouraged if I don't.
Along with a weight loss and dress size achievement, I also am finding that I'm much stronger and more energetic in my daily life. I love walking and going to the gym and I find myself looking for more active pasttimes than watching TV, being on the computer, or reading.
I made up two different main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables last Tuesday and then made my own frozen dinners. I've brought one today with a recipe I'll probably make again: Crockpot Goulash. It has red cabbage, lean pork, onion, garlic, and caraway seed. Just before it's served, light sour cream is added. I included rice and green beans on the side and made sure that half of the dish was green beans rather than the main dish.
I recognize how great this is, but I know that I need to continue taking each day as it comes so I won't lose sight of the "continuous goals" I have. Along with this weight loss, I have gone down a dress size from a 26/28 to a 22/24; I haven't worn this size since early last summer. My goal size is a 14/16.
My next major goal is to lose eighteen more pounds to get to 258. I am so tempted to set a date of attaining this goal; however, I know myself and that might set me back if I think I have more time to accomplish it or get discouraged if I don't.
Along with a weight loss and dress size achievement, I also am finding that I'm much stronger and more energetic in my daily life. I love walking and going to the gym and I find myself looking for more active pasttimes than watching TV, being on the computer, or reading.
I made up two different main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables last Tuesday and then made my own frozen dinners. I've brought one today with a recipe I'll probably make again: Crockpot Goulash. It has red cabbage, lean pork, onion, garlic, and caraway seed. Just before it's served, light sour cream is added. I included rice and green beans on the side and made sure that half of the dish was green beans rather than the main dish.
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