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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

I’m Losin’ It!!

I am very overweight. I could yammer on for hours about the whys and hows and whatevers, but let’s just leave it with that.

This is me (last Thursday):

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6 weeks ago I started, with the encouragement of my Hubby and the help (in the form of showing up and expecting me to show up!) of my friend Michele, working out at the YMCA in DeKalb, IL. I started by going M-W-F. I’m now up to going 5 days a week. I’ve pretty much stuck to the fitness center, but I hope to add swimming to my routine soon!

I didn’t weight myself when I first started. I kinda didn’t want to know. But about 2 weeks in I decided that I should really know where I started, if only to measure how far I’ve come :) So I bought a scale (really nice Biggest Loser digital scale). I weighed myself on July 4.

I’m not going to tell you what it said. Maybe someday I can do that, but not right now. It’s enough to say that I cried the whole rest of the day. And became really, really determined that I would never see a scale say that about me again. I also decided that I would have “official” weigh-ins once a month.

Well, today is August 4. One month after that fateful “stepping on the scale” incident.

I’ve lost 9.8 pounds.

Go me!

YAY!

WOO HOO!

I’ve also noticed some other changes:

1. I sleep better

2. my heart recovers from physical activity a lot faster

3. my skin is clearing up

4. I don’t really want to eat junk food anymore. I mean, what’s the point of working out for an hour, then coming home to eat a bag of cheese puffs?

I’ll keep you posted. Next up- September 4!

41 comments:

  1. YAY! It's hard as heck losing weight so good for you!
    I still don't like looking at pictures of before I lost a bunch of weight, and I didn't realize how big I'd got until I lost it.

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  2. Way to go. I know the struggle. The most important thing is to stick with the exercise. So so happy for you.

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  3. Congratulations Jennie!! That's fantastic!!

    Carolyn

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  4. Good for you, Jennie! that is great! I, too, amd very overweight and need to be more active. Maybe I can do it, too.

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  5. Go Jennie! You're wonderful, and you can do it! Congratulations on a superb effort for your first month.

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  6. OMGosh!!! YOU are a rock star!!! keep it up girlfriend!!!

    I am woman, hear me roar!!!

    xo, Heather

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  7. Way to go! I am so glad that you are also "feeling" the effects.

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  8. Awww I'm so proud of you!!! That is totally and terrifically awesome news!

    I started losing weight in January - and I'm up to 40lbs total loss so far. I still have AT LEAST another 110 to go! Would love for us to encourage one another :)

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  9. You go, girl! What an accomplishment! Keep up the good work!

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  10. Yay! What a great post. The hardest part about getting into shape / or changing your lifestyle - is just making that first step. Every day you'll feel better and better. THAT will provide you with the momentum to keep going. You go girl!

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  11. That's awesome!! It is so hard for me to keep motivated when working out, I am glad to see that it seems to be coming easily for you! Keep it up, it is SO worth it, and you will just continue to feel better and better!

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  12. Congratulations on your weight loss! I need to do the same thing. You can be my inspiration to get moving! :0)

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  13. Congratulations on your early success. Loosing weight is very difficult, and you're doing it. Rock on.

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  14. Congrats...you should be very proud of yourself!

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  15. AWESOME! I know it's hard...but it is SO worth it. Keep going, girl. We've all got your back ;)

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  16. Keep your chin up and remember God loves us all and wants us to be happy, period! So just keep smiling!

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  17. Awesome, you go girl!! I am so glad you feel better, that is what it really is about.

    I love your giant sunflowers, the squirrels always get mine before they can even bloom;)

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  18. Isnt it amazing that all you have to do is get past that initial stage where you have to make yourself go to the gym and then its like you become addicted to fitness and health? Just dont lose that because it is very hard to start back up again.

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  19. Awesome Jennie!!! Do you exercise in the morning or evening?
    Keep up the good work!!!

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  20. Way to go! Keep it up. It is hard work and you are doing great. (I am 6lbs from my goal after losing over 100lbs)

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  21. That's totally awesome Jenny! You're looking fabulous! I know it can't be an easy journey, but you will be so glad that you did!!

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  22. Thanks for the post. It is a great encouragement. Congratulations on your wonderful loss.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  23. that's fantastic, congratulations!!

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  24. What a fantastic result to all your hard work!! Way to go! But more important that the weight loss itself is that you FEEL better - that is priceless. So proud of you :)

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  25. great loss in just a month....keep it going

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  26. That's fantastic news! I'm on a weight loss programme too as of last week! You've listed all the right reasons to keep going. I'll keep cheering you on :)

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  27. I'll be cheering for you every day Jennie! Way to go!

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  28. Oh Jennie! I'm so proud of you! You can do this...I'll be praying for you to stay the course. And don't think of this as a 'diet',think of it as a lifestyle change. And horray for Michelle keeping you accountable! keep up the awesome work!

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  29. Congratulations! You are inspiring me. I love that when I start exercising I get addicted to feeling good and it starts the ball rolling so I start eating better and being in a better mood, and having way more energy! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration and stick with it!!

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  30. wow! thats great!
    im so happy for you about working out and seeing progress!
    i wish i would have the time to move my fat around and loose it
    keep[up with the good work and way to go!

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  31. Keep up the good work! That is awesome! I really need to lose weight, but find myself in a funk right now, and no motivation to do anything about it.

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  32. Just read this post, where have I been? Great job!! Such an honest post. You are a strong driven woman and you can do it. It takes alot of time to workout and eat healthy but it is so worth it. Glad you are already seeing and feeling the results. You go girl!!!

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  33. Awesome! Congratulations on your success so far. It is truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us. Thanks for giving me motivation to get back in shape!! Keep up the good work. You go girl! You can do it.

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  34. Every journey begins with a single step. And usually the first step is the hardest. Congrats on making that first step!

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  35. Well done - keep up the good work.

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  36. good for you, Jennie!!! that is amazing! my husband and i are doing the body for life program together. he's lost 36 pounds. i only lost 8. however, it's pretty exciting to see it go...and i agree...once you get going, the junk food is less appealing. keep up the great work!!!

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  37. Congratulations! Keep up the good work! I just started last week and hope I can do as well as you!

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