My 1 year mark and my progression

sheri3762

Well, I started out here one year ago today. Total weight loss as of today is 40 pounds. I actually lost a little over 50, but I've recently gained back a few pounds. I'm ok, but it has stressed me out a bit and I need to hold myself accountable for it and lose the additional 10 or so I had left as well.

I remember the day I logged on here last year!! I found this site by accident so I registered and started finding my way around and eneded up at the discussion forum! What a great help this has been. I would spend time everyday reading about all your problems, encouragement and general help topics that really did have an impact on how I managed to get started.

I remember waking up after my first "give it my all" workout!!lol I also remembered thinking "Am I always going to be this sore?" Well, it took about 6 weeks for the soreness to go away enough for me to not complain about it!

I remember logging my first 10 pounds!! What a great feeling that was!! Each week got easier and easier and before I knew it, I could actually get through a day without having to rely so much on this site to tell me what I needed to eat!! I could log at the end of the day and actually be really close to what I needed. I did have to eat nuts here and there to get in all my calories though because my biggest issue was getting ALL my calories in!

I remember when I decided I didn't really have to log on here everyday. HMMM, that was fine for awhile, that is until I noticed my scale increased a couple of pounds.

I remember the day my scale said I had gained back 10 pounds. Not a good day. Actually, mabye it was. It was an eye opener. One of those A-ha moments for me. Mabye I really do need encouragment to keep me focused. Mabye I need this site to help keep me on track. Mabye, I really needed a wake-up call to tell me to watch it or I could end up gaining back everything I lost if I don't start paying attention!!!!!

I guess I'm writing this for anyone who can relate or who is just starting out, or who has lost a bunch of weight and are starting to have feelings like I did recently. I don't know. what I do know is that I needed to get this in writing so that I can be held accountable for my accomplishments and pat myself on the back for the changes I made. But, I also need to remind myself that I'm not finished, and I never will be. This is a lifetime change I'm makiing and in order for icontinued success, I have to get back in the game. that means, watch my portions, limit the bad foods and work-out more consistantly!!

to everyone out there who took the time to read this, good luck to you. I hope my journey in some way given you encouragement of what you can expect if you pay attention as well as what you can equally expect, if you dont!

christabeltoria

Well done! You are an inspiration to me. I'm nearly at the six month mark. I gained back a few pounds over Christmas, but am starting to lose again. Accountability is the key word for this new way to live, isn't it. I wish you continued success!

Happy New Year,

Christabeltoria

molina76853

Thank you for the words of encouragement. This is my second month, I joined in November 2010. I find that I need to log in everyday to stay focused. I was away for a few days during Christmas time and did not log in for 5 days and that was tough because I lost focus and am just now trying to get back on track.

bethinagain

Ditto to everything you said! Today marks one whole year for me too! I've done it all.....everything you said. I feel as if I could have written it myself! And you're right about having to do this forever.....it is a life long change! And a damn good one if I might add! Good luck to you and everyone else on this sight!

sakebombz

Well Done!!!