Week 16 – Weigh In
I broke it! The official weigh in as of this morning is 287.2, a 2.8lb drop from last week! That’s a pretty good return from the extra effort I put in, and I’m really hoping I can keep up that level for at least a month or two. I really would like to get down to about the 260 level for Christmas. So, in 16 weeks, I’ve dropped 35.8 lbs. I’m proud of that, though I’m aiming to lose another 25 in just under 10 weeks. That’s going to be a serious push, and I’ll have to work hard in order to make that goal. That would put me at about 2.5lb/week. I know I can do it, and I’m sure the extra push at the gym will get me the results I’m looking for. Once I get to that goal weight, I’ll continue the push into the new year. Keeping up that level of loss, I should be able to drop 70lbs before my birthday. That would get me a bit short of my overall goal, but still to a very respectable 190lbs, well within range to be able to ride a rollercoaster comfortably! If I can do better, by golly that would be great.
I’m not sure if it’s even possible to hit my original target of 165-170… though it might be as I continue to push myself harder in the gym. I just don’t want to set up unrealistic goals and then be dissapointed when I don’t even come close. I know I can pull at least 10lbs a month… I will put forth the extra effort to see that it happens!!
Lately, I’ve heard about people looking to other methods of weightloss. I’ve got friends that are looking to get the lap-band surgery, or that may be looking towards certain weight-loss medications to accomplish their goals. While I cheer and applaud anyone that’s looking to lose weight, I truly don’t believe in the idea of taking a shortcut to get there. If I had gotten lap band, I don’t believe I would have built up nearly the the level of willpower that I currently have. It’s not unbreakable, but I’ve been able to resist some pretty major tempations over the last few months. If I’d taken any shortcuts, I would feel that I’ve done less than I could have for the same results. The weightloss would be amazing, but I wouldn’t feel as though I actually “worked” for it, almost as if it was a gift given to me. I know if that was the case, I wouldn’t feel the need to stick with it nearly as much, and In the end, I would just end up being one of the people that puts it all back. I cannot… I will not ever let that happen! I’ve worked too hard so far to look back, and once it’s all gone, I will never get back to where I was previously. What I’ve done is a lifestyle change, and it’s one that I’ve been completely happy with so far. I love the fact that I want to get out more and experience the world. I’m actually somewhat saddened that winter is soon approaching, and it will be too cold for most outdoor activities. My patience will pay off though, and by spring, I should be more than ready to get out there and start finding everything I’ve missed.
I’ve also noticed that several others have started taking up the torch, either dieting or becoming more active in their personal lives. Some have taken up tennis, started going to the gym, started eating healthier and living overall healthier lives. I want to encourage them to continue on, as well as to look for other options to keep the energy flowing.
In closing, once again, I just want to thank everyone for their support. Everyone has played a small part in my success so far. I just want to encourage everyone to join me and live a healthy, active lifestyle. The more people that join, the easier it is to stick together and work together to meet all of our goals for health.