Yes, I’m definitely in celebration mode this morning, “tooting my own horn”, dancing around the room, grinning from ear to ear, dancing with the animals, dancing with my husband (who was very encouraging). I FINALLY REACHED THE 40-POUNDS OFF INTERIM GOAL!!!!!
WOO HOOOOOO! I’ve been trying to get to this goal for so long that I actually weighed myself several times before I really believed it. :0)
I hauled out my really old NutriSystem weight loss bears so that I could document the GREEN 40-pounds-off bear. (He has “40” embroidered on his chest.) I’ve lost track of how long ago it was that I earned him. The minute I quit eating the prepared NutriSystem meals, though, I began gaining it back. It just wasn’t sustainable for me.
Now I’m eating low carb, plus trying to cut down on salt, plus trying to drink more water, plus trying to exercise on a daily basis. This is something I can stick with and control, tweaking when necessary, reassessing goals as I go.
I’m a little past halfway now, I think to my ultimate goal- again assessing as I go. The overall plan now is to lose another 30 pounds or so and improving my blood work. I have now set my next 5-pound interim goal.
I will set my sights on the next NutriSystem Bear (50-pounds-off) when I reach the next goal.
Onward and Downward!
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Congratulations x
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Thank you very much, Christine. I truly appreciate the encouragement. Have a wonderful day.
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what an inspiration you are! It keeps me motivated too!
Patty, SD
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hahahahaha. I LOVE being the source of inspiration, but I think it’s as much for what NOT to do as for what TO do. I’m FINALLY getting a handle on what is working for me, and that makes me happy, feeling more in control. Thanks very much for writing, Patty. I hope YOU stay motivated, too. Keep me up on your progress!
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Well done Linda! I know only too well what a struggle this journey is. Sometimes I think my brain is telling the rest of my body that I am trying to starve it, so it had better keep all the lard it has. Bad brain!!!
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Our brains are definitely on the same page. UGH. It has really helped my spirits to have met this goal. I’ve set the new 5-pound goal now and am more motivated now to reach that one. I am realizing this is doable! Thank for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you. I wish you the best of luck with YOUR efforts, too.
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