Met my first goal!!

KaysKidz
KaysKidz Posts: 208 Member
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I've only been logging my calories for a month, and today, I hit 11.2lbs lost That is an official weigh in at the doctor! He couldn't be more pleased. I will be going for monthly weight checks to be sure that I'm staying on target and to help hold me accountable. My blood pressure was great. And the reports on my heart are all clear! He is giving me 3 months to see how I do and to see if I can get my blood sugar regulated and my cholesterol down before talking meds.

Yeah for meeting goal (10lbs) in my first month! On to the next 10 pounds! :)

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  • LVCeltGirl
    LVCeltGirl Posts: 473
    Congrats!!!!! Keep up the great work!
  • 123stefania
    123stefania Posts: 167 Member
    It such a great feeling the first 10 lbs! Congrats!!!!
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    Congratulations and I love your attitude. One milestone reached, onto the next.

    And the healthy benefits will only continue to add up including the ones that are difficult to measure. For instance, less stress on your joints and organs, better blood circulation, less overall weariness. It truly is amazing and inspires you to go even further. Continued good progress to you! :wink:
  • JocelynElizabeth2014
    JocelynElizabeth2014 Posts: 26
    Congrats!! That is a huge accomplishment!
  • MsMelis2014
    MsMelis2014 Posts: 1
    Congrats! Getting started is the hard part. You are on your way now.
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    WTG
  • OSUalum
    OSUalum Posts: 449 Member
    Congrats!
  • jennbuck22
    jennbuck22 Posts: 17 Member
    Keep up the good work!
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
    Great Job!
  • Trissyboo
    Trissyboo Posts: 69 Member
    Great work and amazing progress! Keep at it!
  • CharlottesDK
    CharlottesDK Posts: 55
    Its so good and you are doing GREAT! :flowerforyou:
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Good for you!

    Congratulations!

    Keep it up!
  • JulsiePie
    JulsiePie Posts: 166 Member
    Great job!!! Here's to the next 10 :drinker:
  • onedaybeforethenext
    onedaybeforethenext Posts: 46 Member
    Great Work! You are doing fabulous!
  • leaowe4390
    leaowe4390 Posts: 7 Member
    That's awesome!
  • bciloveme2014
    bciloveme2014 Posts: 213 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!
  • mrsushu
    mrsushu Posts: 13 Member
    Awesome keep up the good work!!
  • samalambchop
    samalambchop Posts: 2 Member
    Nicely done!
  • atipsycherry
    atipsycherry Posts: 8
    Wonderful job, keep on trucking cupcake!!!!
  • hospitablegirl
    hospitablegirl Posts: 64 Member
    That's amazing! Great work. :) Keep it going!
  • BabysBaby2003
    BabysBaby2003 Posts: 16 Member
    That's awesome! Keep it up!
  • PrettyBrownEyez29
    PrettyBrownEyez29 Posts: 8 Member
    that is really awesome! what have you been doing this first month? are you set to lose 1 lb or 2 lbs per week? any exercise?
  • bryant28408
    bryant28408 Posts: 52 Member
    That's awesome and thanks for reporting it here. It encourages all of us. Keep it up!
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    High Five -- Congrats
  • KaysKidz
    KaysKidz Posts: 208 Member
    that is really awesome! what have you been doing this first month? are you set to lose 1 lb or 2 lbs per week? any exercise?

    I set my target at 2lbs per week, the max they recommend...but with what I have to lose, I can afford to be aggressive in the beginning. :)

    The biggest help for me was buying a scale. I measure EVERYTHING. :) Logging everything has been very important. I love the recipe tool. :) Nice to know where I can afford to splurge. The hardest part for me mentally, was accepting that fats were OK. :) I try to keep it to healthy fats (nuts, avos, protein etc) and just focus on staying within my calorie goal. I do have some additional health issues, so I'm also watching my sugar intake. I don't worry about natural sugars for the most part (those found naturally in foods) as opposed to processed foods. I have 3 months until I see my doc again and need my blood sugar and cholesterol down, or I may be looking at meds.

    Oh, and other major important factor....GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND MOVE! And water, I cut out pop in favor of water. I wasn't drinking hardly any water. Now I try to get in at least 60oz a day.

    Plan, plan, plan. It really helps avoid the "hmmm, I'm hungry, what can I eat?" and grabbing something you may regret. I have an arsenal of snacks at work that I can eat that keep me from hitting the vending machines...or worse, fast food! And yes, I have given up almost all fast food. Notice I said almost. ;)
  • tress29
    tress29 Posts: 614 Member
    I have an arsenal of snacks at work that I can eat that keep me from hitting the vending machines...or worse, fast food!

    Oh, I need to restock my snacks! yesterday I ended up with a bag of TGI Fridays cheddar and bacon potato skin chips. They didn't totally whack out my calories, but I need to watch my sodium.
    And yes, I have given up almost all fast food. Notice I said almost. ;)

    I'm a recent vegetarian, so I know I'm a fast food junkie 'cause I've figured out what I can eat at most restaurants! Try to limit my fast food to the weekends, when I'm more active to offset the calories...

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