Weekly Weigh-In: The Quarter-Century Mark
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Happy Wednesday! What do you mean it’s not Wednesday yet? Shhh…let’s pretend it is because I have something that I can’t wait until tomorrow to tell you.
{drum roll}
Today, I have given myself the best birthday present ever! I lost 3.4 pounds last week, which officially puts me at 76.8 pounds lost!!
I blew my 1.5 goal out of the water this week! When I saw the number that came up on the scale, I said (out loud, by myself, on the scale), “That’s what I’m talking about!”
It took a bit longer than I’d hoped, but here are the results of 19 months of hard work:
I’ve got 18 pounds more to go, but I know I can do it because I’ve made it this far. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the ladies who recommended My Fitness Pal to me! Consistently tracking my calorie intake was the biggest change I made last week – well, that and adding strength training back into my workout – and the results were more than I’d hoped for.
I sincerely hope this means I’m back on track because I’m dead serious about getting this last 18 pounds off by mid-August.
So, what about you? How did you to this week?
Do or do not. There is no try.
Kris Bales is a newly-retired homeschool mom and the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest founder (and former owner) of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. Kris and her husband of over 30 years are parents to three amazing homeschool grads. They share their home with three dogs, two cats, a ball python, a bearded dragon, and seven birds.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is great! You look great! Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day!
Thanks, Jill!
Fantastic achievement! 19 months is not very long.
Have the best birthday.
Awesome job!! You are amazing!! Happy birthday too!
No, nineteen months went by pretty quickly. Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday and congratulations!! What a great accomplishment! I'm so excited for you! Your picture says it all 🙂 Have a fantastic day!
Thanks, Christine!
You belong on the cover of People Magazine!
So inspirational!!!!! Thank you so much for not waiting till Wednesday!! xx
WOW – WOW – WOW !!! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC !!!!!!!
Thanks, Stef!
Thank you, Clair!
LOL Maybe Formerly Fat People Magazine. 😉
Thanks, Joesette!
Congratulations on all your hard work!! You look fantastic 🙂
What a wonderful birthday present! So happy for you! You are such an inspiration. I look forward to every post and have been waiting for this announcement : )
Can't wait to being at that point in my own journey.
Doing great so far, with 20lbs off now. I finally feel like I can do this! Thanks for your advice and encouragement.
Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Sandy! What an encouraging and inspiring comment. Way to go on your 20 lbs. lost! That's great! I know you'll meet your goals.
Thanks, Jen!
Oh my goodness I am so impressed! You look amazing!
Thanks, Kirsten!
Way to go, Kris!! That is awesome! I'm on the wagon…again and I hope to stay with it this time. I'm so impressed with your determination….with not quitting even when it went really slow! You are awesome and should feel very proud of yourself! God Bless you!!
Awesome job!!!! You look amazing!! What a great birthday present for yourself!
Congratulations! I love reading your progress and started using MyFitnessPal too. It is awesome!
WAY TO GO! You look great! So inspiring…
oh , I took out the 19 months bit after I read it back incase it sounded like I was making little of it. I wasn't though.I think you have worked super hard .
Thank you, Nancy! I confess to feeling pretty darn proud right now. 🙂
Thanks, Sandra.
I agree. I am really loving MFP. If I'd known I was going to be so impressed with it, I'd have started using it months ago.
Thanks!
No, I didn't think you were. I took it as an encouragement.
GREAT WORK!!! You look fantastic!!
I lost 3.4 pounds this week. 🙂
Wow! Awesome!! And, pretty cool that we lost the exact same amount this week. We did good! 🙂
You look awesome!! Way to go!!
Thanks, Joy!
WOW! I am so excited for you. I can't wait until I am at that place (taking before and after shots).
Honestly, when I started, I never really thought I'd be here. I was noticing my weight-loss ticker today and how far to the right the little scale is. I never expected to see it there. It's very exciting.
With your determination and commitment, it won't be long till you're there!
I am so happy to have you join our Vintage Healthy Home Link up! You have done an amazing job and are an inspiration to many!
You look fabulous and healthy!!!!
blessings
Mrs. White
The Legacy of Home
Thanks! I feel fabulous and healthy.
WOO HOO!!!! Good job!!!! You look incredible! And I'm sure you feel great too! Hope you have a great birthday!!! And thanks for joining Weight Loss Wednesday!
Thanks, Alicia. I do feel great!
Came by from Fitblogger. Good for you!
Fantastic job! Congratulations. And I am very, very glad MFP is working for you! If by chance you'd like another friend on MFP, look me up – Rachelbluegirl.
Thanks, Karen!
I'll look you up!