200 day streak

DrJenO

I meant to post on here when I reached the 6 months mark, but now I'm at 200 days, which is another nice, round number.

I signed on originally back in December 2012, shortly after having my 3rd child (in 38 mos!), but didn't do much. Lost 10 pounds quickly, but was too hungry all the time with nursing to really be able to eat at a deficit. When I came back on at the end of September, I had only gained back a few of those pounds, which I considered a small victory in and of itself.

I lost a bunch of weight initially, from late Sept to mid November - about 13 pounds - then took the next two months off essentially; I still logged on every day, and I still weighed myself every few days, but I wasn't consistent about logging.

After the new year, I started off right at or a couple pounds less than where I was in November. I started being more deliberate about my exercise. I started being WAAAY more deliberate about my counting, tracking macros, etc. I started strength training late February. Blew through a 3 week plateau in March. I'm down 42.6 total as of today, 30 in the last 6 months.

I've learned patience. A pound a week doesn't sound like a lot, but it sure adds up over time.

I can eat this way forever if I need to. I eat whatever I want, drink whatever I want - as long as it fits my calories.

I've got a ways to go, but for the first time in my life, I think I can really be successful at this.

Kitship

Awesome job! Sounds like you've found your niche. Way to go! :flowerforyou: