Jericho: 500.8
The scale this morning read the number in the title. That's my weight, down from 512.2 or something. The weight may not be entirely accurate, since I had to bend forward to see it over my belly, but I'm betting it's close. Let's call it 10 pounds - it's still freeking awesome!
I totally lied yesterday. If I had showed no weight loss or had gained, I probably would have slit my wrists! The big number makes me feel better!
And, yes, I know, this won't keep going. Since I have so much to lose and since I'm exercising, this loss is mostly water - probably from my leg edema. Also losing more than a pound a day isn't healthy. However - I'm not letting any of that worry me. I know I am eating right, exercising and I am feeling a bit better. If it's just 10 pounds of water - fine. I'll happily lose the edema.
I also know that if I get on the scale next Monday and it shows no loss or a gain, well, I am getting some exercise. I'm moving muscles that haven't seen much action recently. So, muscle is denser than fat, I could start losing inches and never lose a pound. If my clothes start fitting better or turning into sacks - that won't bother me a bit.
However, having the big number today felt really good!
Today is the beginning of Week Two. I have an odd week this week, I'm working afternoons and a project in the evenings. So, today I got up at 8 AM, checked my email, got on the mill, got my shower, had a meal (Steph's homemade chicken soup - yum!) then got off to the bus. I have been good about eating so far today. If I can keep this up - lose 2 pounds a week for the rest of the year, I'll be at or near 400 at the end of the year.
That will do, Fatty. That will do.
I totally lied yesterday. If I had showed no weight loss or had gained, I probably would have slit my wrists! The big number makes me feel better!
And, yes, I know, this won't keep going. Since I have so much to lose and since I'm exercising, this loss is mostly water - probably from my leg edema. Also losing more than a pound a day isn't healthy. However - I'm not letting any of that worry me. I know I am eating right, exercising and I am feeling a bit better. If it's just 10 pounds of water - fine. I'll happily lose the edema.
I also know that if I get on the scale next Monday and it shows no loss or a gain, well, I am getting some exercise. I'm moving muscles that haven't seen much action recently. So, muscle is denser than fat, I could start losing inches and never lose a pound. If my clothes start fitting better or turning into sacks - that won't bother me a bit.
However, having the big number today felt really good!
Today is the beginning of Week Two. I have an odd week this week, I'm working afternoons and a project in the evenings. So, today I got up at 8 AM, checked my email, got on the mill, got my shower, had a meal (Steph's homemade chicken soup - yum!) then got off to the bus. I have been good about eating so far today. If I can keep this up - lose 2 pounds a week for the rest of the year, I'll be at or near 400 at the end of the year.
That will do, Fatty. That will do.
posted by Jericho Brown at 1/14/2008 03:04:00 PM
4 Comments:
I think you should make that effort to keep us all updated. it seems to work for a lot of people- Kevin Smith, for one... and there' a girl I'm friend I have on myspace that ets weekly goals and posts the results each week. That way, even if she gained some weight, she had people to encourage her to keep trying. I think she's lost 60+lbs.
I'd love to set public goals for myself - but I honestly never know what to expect. Last time I really lost weight, I lost about 50 pounds in 12 weeks. The average dieter loses 1 to 2 pounds a week. That puts me at about double average. Last week I lost over 10 pounds - that's five times the average.
I know my weight is a factor - I have a lot more to lose and a lot of water weight. So - I'm just going to keep pushing at it.
BTW, three times on the treadmill so far this week and I plan to get on tomorrow, too. We'll see.
as someone who is also battling my weight i wish you good luck.
Thanks, Edward. Tell us about your fight.
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