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136! I saw the number finally!! That is 20 lbs since I started this weight loss journey 15 months ago. Now, that is not fast progress really, but it's my journey. I think even more than a number on a scale is seeing the size of clothing drop. In Jan. of 2008 when I started at 156 lbs, I was wearing b/w a size 10-12. Now I'm a size 6, or sometimes an 8. So, this 20 lbs has equaled a 2-3 size loss too. Yippee!! It has taken months just to drop a few pounds b/c 138 seems to be my barrier weight that is very hard to break past. I need to keep the ball rolling now and keep it going in this direction.
What was actually helpful this week I am covering for someone at work this week, so instead of working 2 days I am working all 4. I always lose when I'm at work b/c I bring a controlled amt of healthy food and I don't have the opportunity to snack. I had planned to run this morning with my upcoming 5K this weekend, so I asked if I could go in later today which they are fine with since I am helping them out coming in on a day off anyway. So after I get the kids to school, I will have one more run before Sunday.
Update: I just ran 3.1 miles(5K) in 30.25 min. I did add in some slight inclines as the course I will be running is very hilly. My goal for Sunday is to definately be under 35 min, probably be at 33 min, but I would love to be under 30 min. Even at this time I did I was really pushing myself and had a hard time catching my breath. Realistically I don't think I can get below 30 min b/c it is even harder to run outside with cold weather and hills, but I will push myself and do my best! That's all we can ask of ourselves.
Thanks for much, FS friends, for all your help and encouragement on this journey! Your encouragement and listening ears have been an integral part in my success. Love you all!!!!
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136.0 lb
Lost so far: 1.0 lb.
Still to go: 2.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 1.0 lb a week
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