It’s OFFICIAL!

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 197.5 lbs (March 21st)
now - 195.5 lbs (-2.0 lbs)

Inches lost October 1st-January 15: 9”
Total Inches lost: 61.5”
Total Pounds lost: 80.5 lbs
Total Percent Lost: 29.2%

And then!!!!!!

In the middle of finals week.

Trig final, lab reports, lab quiz, lab presentation, chem module (all due by Thursday). Chem final Sunday.

Then I’m free.

I don’t believe this post accurately displays my excitement.

This will help.

80 lbs gone. Or the weight of the Worlds Largest Ball of Tape.

Now you have that image.

*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie*

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 198.2 lbs (Feb. 8th)
now - 197.5 lbs (-0.7 lbs)

Inches lost October 1st-January 15: 9”
Total Inches lost: 61.5”
Total Pounds lost: 78.5 lbs
Total Percent Lost: 28.4%
(FYI — 10% in 4: 5.7%)

Finally. The last 2 or 3 weeks have been a fun yo-yo-ing weight time.

I’ve actually decided that I’m going to go on a weight loss sabbatical until the semester is over. I’m so stressed out (wanting to murder trig) and it’s effecting my weight loss. 

I’m still going to be counting my calories (because it’s second nature and my OCDs enjoy it). And I will be attempting to go to the gym at least once a week (Friday’s before breakfast. nom breakfast dates).

But, once the stupid semester is over I’m doing the two week personal training thing.

And now I’m rambling.

*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie*

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 200.9 lbs (Feb. 8th)
now - 198.2 lbs (-2.7 lbs)

Inches lost October 1st-January 15: 9”
Total Inches lost: 61.5”
Total Pounds lost: 77.8 lbs
Total Percent Lost: 28.2%
(FYI — 10% in 4: 5.3%)

Almost at 80 lbs! Also…

Is it just me or do I have a tiny thigh gap?

Now. Don’t get me wrong. I was never or of those girls who put a ton of stock in thigh gaps or wishing for one. But. Hellllo?

Is that what I think it is? (see the sliver of light?)

Anywho. Almost at 80 lbs gone. And a tiny thigh gap. I wonder if I’m even going to recognize my body in another 20 lbs haha

Please excuse my ramblings it’s not even 7 am and I’ve been up for 5 hours.

Something very wrong with my scale.

I ate like crap yesterday. I mean really. Instead of my normal 150-160g of carbs I ate a whopping 271g.

And calorie wise I ate nearly 2000.

And yet….

I weighed in at 204.6 lbs.

I haven’t weighed less than 205 lbs in 4 or 5 years.

How is it that I can weigh the lowest I have weighed in literally years after a horrendous day of eating.

I almost feel like I was rewarded for my bad food choices.

The fact of the matter is, I need to stop beating myself up and being so hard on myself.

Lately thats been so hard. I’m so stressed and scared to be honest.

I am excited though. I just wish I felt better.

Progress. Not perfection.

Ok. So here’s the breakdown of all the weighs (hahaha, so clever, it’s never been done) I am currently weighing in:

WIW: The Shark Week, Yet, Not Jaws Edition Edition

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
 highest - 280 lbs.
 starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
 was - 209.4 lbs
 now - 207.4 (-2.0)

Total Inches lost: 52.5”
Total Pounds lost: 68.6 lbs (24.9%)

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Week 8 - O:GH4Lr2 

   Starting Weight: 218.7 lbs
  Today’s Weight: 207.4 lbs
  Total Weight Loss: 11.3 lbs
  Percentage Weight Loss: 5.2%

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Week 1: 10% in 4

Starting weight: 209.4 lbs
10% of body weight: 20.94 lbs or 21 lbs
Weight lost so far: 2 lbs (almost 1%)
Remaining: 19 lbs

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Holy shit. Well, I guess I’m going to have no problem reaching that 12 lbs goal for O:GH4Lr2. :-D

 You know, I’ve almost lost 70 lbs. That’s completely shocking to me. I weigh less now then I did when I got married. I’ve lost more this way, that is, doing things my way, then I did with The Biggest Loser Diet, Jenny Craig, and Weight Watchers combined.

Crazy right? I feel totally in control of my weight loss, no real rules or restrictions that are told to me. The way I eat and what I eat are my decision and look at that. It’s working.

Now I know I won’t be there tomorrow, but I can almost taste the 100’s again. It’s crazy to think about HOW long it’s been since I’ve been there. I think I was a freshman in college. Sooo 2005/2006. But after that the weight piled on, and quickly. I went from 209 to like 250 in like 5 months (eep) after I got married.

Anyway. I am so above and beyond proud of myself. I never dieted. I never didn’t eat cake when I really really wanted to. I allowed little indulgences and I didn’t starve myself (again). I didn’t give myself an eating disorder (again) because my life was so out of control.

The pains that were/are associated with my initial weight gain are slowly starting to fade. There are still a few things (people) I need to get over, but I’m working on it.

It’s funny because you really never know when or what will happen when you start on a journey like this. Boy have I gone through and figured out so much.

But even the pain and heartache. It’s all been worth it in a way. It’s taught me who I really am and now metaphoric and actual weight are melting away with that knowledge and growth.

This really isn’t simply a weight loss journey. It’s a journey to find myself. And not just the person buried under the fat.

xo S

So.

Ok. Usually when I wake up at 3am. I weigh myself. Just cause for a while it was the only time I could.

The problem with 3am weigh ins are that they usually are more then, let’s say, 6am weigh ins. Well. For some reason I decided to step on the scale.

It’s 3am, I’m wearing heavier (ie non weighing in weight) clothes, and I’m on my period.

So whatever possessed me to step on the scale….I don’t even know.

208.9 lbs.

Wait.

What?

That’s 1/2 pound lighter then the last time I weighed in. I stared open mouthed at the scale for a minute. I guess I’ll be weighing in at 6am just to see if that’s for real or not.

Now. Let the girly squeals commence.

I hope y’all appreciate this picture because I hit my head trying to take it. Ugh

ANNNYWHO. Technically I am only down 0.1 lbs from two weeks ago. However the day after thanksgiving/my birthday/operation drink body weigh in orange juice I was up to 212.8 lbs. So I do feel like I’m down 3.4 lbs instead. I was hoping to get down to my lowest weight (209 lbs) by today, but that didn’t happen :-/

Ok. So here’s the breakdown:

Week 7 - O:GH4Lr2 

 Starting Weight: 218.7 lbs
Today’s Weight: 209.4 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 9.3 lbs
Percentage Weight Loss: 4.25%

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WIW: The Post Thanksgiving/Birthday Edition

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 209.5 lbs
now - 209.4 (-0.1)

Total Inches lost: 52.5”
Total Pounds lost: 66.6 lbs (24.1%) — evil and badass ;-P
*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie*

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Week 0: 10% in 4

Starting weight: 209.4 lbs
10% of body weight: 20.94 lbs or 21 lbs

So I would love to lose 10% of my body weight in 4 months, but I don’t know how reasonable that is for me. Maybe in 5 months, but whatever.

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Now, I know this is a lot of repeat information, but I have been a complete blogging slacker. And am currently avoiding a ton of homework that’s due tonight. Oops.

 Starting Weight: 218.7 lbs
Today’s Weight: 209.5 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 9.2 lbs
Percentage Weight Loss: 4.2%

Things I’m proud of myself for (from last week):  Working on my fear of my size. I am scared that the clothes I ordered won’t fit. But there is no reason it shouldn’t. Size large shirt, size 14 jeans. There is no reason these things shouldn’t fit. And lately, I have been feeling bigger then I really am, which I know is just a brain trip. I’ve lost almost 67 lbs. I am obviously not the same person I was. And not eating all things when I was sad.

Things I could improve on: Stop watching Gossip Girl all the time.

I hope everyone else had a great week 6!

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Also, this is my WIW too I guess. So…. 

*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie*

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 210.7 lbs
now - 209.5 (-1.2)

Inches lost since May 18th: 7.75”
Total Inches lost: 52.5”
Total Pounds lost: 66.5 lbs (24.1%)

I was really hoping that I could reach 25% weight loss by my 25th birthday,
but I don’t think there is a way I can loose 2.5 lbs by then. But that’s ok. I am no longer in the 210s, or the 220s, or the 230s, or the 240s, or the 250s….or the 260s, or the 270s.

Wow, that’s a lot of intervals…..

I am proud of myself though, and I’ve gone through a lot to get here. And I am definitely not the same person I was when I started this journey, and not because of the weight loss.

Starting Weight: 218.7 lbs
Today’s Weight: 210.7 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 8.0 lbs
Percentage Weight Loss: 3.7%

Things I’m proud of myself for (from last week): That I more or less didn’t eat all things while on my period. That I didn’t give myself too hard a time for watching Merlin instead of studying. That I thought to use the quadratic equation to solve for x in rx^2 + sx + t=0. 

Things I could improve on: Everything really, but I’m working on it.

I can’t believe I’ve already lost 8 lbs on this challenge. If you had told me 2 months ago that that would ever be possible I would have laughed in your face. There are only 4 more lbs until my goal too. Well shit. I can totally do this. Only wish I could exercise to help out the progress. Also, knee has gotten worse with the cold. I have taken to wearing a thigh high sock on that leg, it seems to be helping.

I hope everyone else had a great week 5! (I know this is a day late, but 2 am weigh ins are stupid and wrong hahaha)

Also, this is my WIW too I guess. So…. 

*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie*

M E A S U R E M E N T S —

Weight:
highest - 280 lbs.
starting - 275 lbs. 276 lbs.
was - 211.5 lbs
now - 210.7 (-0.8)

Inches lost since May 18th: 7.75”
Total Inches lost: 52.5”
Total Pounds lost: 65.3 lbs

I need to remember to do my measurements again…..