Stepping Up My Game

newDZ · April 2009

Stepping Up My Game
Most ball players whether they are amateurs or pros at some point use the phrase "steppin' up my game".

I first logged-on this site back in January. Between January and February I lost maybe 7-9lbs. February to mid-March I gained it back plus the dutiful few extra lbs. Which put me at a whooping 290lbs. I can't believe I said it out loud. I avoided this site at all cost.

Then came mid-March, one of my dearest friends who's like a life coach to me came to visit from NYC. She herself had lost 15lbs. The last time she was here (back in July 08) we went shopping for dresses for her trip to Greece. As I did my normal thing (I'm the friend that helps you try out new outfits --- I 'm the one who runs back and forth to get new things while you're in the dressing room)... but I digress. As I watched her come out of the dressing room in this stunning deep blue goddess dress I had a vision. I dared to see myself trying on clothes.

The following months were made up of ups & downs as far as dieting was concerned. But the vision stayed in my head.

I started working this weight loss regiman from the inside out. I focused on my emotional health. I "cleaned house" figuratively and literally. I made a conscience effort to bring my A-game, 'to step-up my game.'

The clean house approach made me feel lighter. I got rid of a lot of stuff around me. Things that had some type of emotional hold on me. As I felt lighter in my environment. I wanted to be lighter in my body.

In the past I only concentrated on losing weight. But never really did. Hell we ALL know "how to lose weight"; most of us I dare say have phDs in dieting.

Since mid-March til today I have said adios to 37lbs. I'm excited about my life! Not just my weight loss but MY LIFE. Did you catch that MY LIFE!

newDZ · April 2009

Stepping Up My Game
Most ball players whether they are amateurs or pros at some point use the phrase "steppin' up my game".

I first logged-on this site back in January. Between January and February I lost maybe 7-9lbs. February to mid-March I gained it back plus the dutiful few extra lbs. Which put me at a whooping 290lbs. I can't believe I said it out loud. I avoided this site at all cost.

Then came mid-March, one of my dearest friends who's like a life coach to me came to visit from NYC. She herself had lost 15lbs. The last time she was here (back in July 08) we went shopping for dresses for her trip to Greece. As I did my normal thing (I'm the friend that helps you try out new outfits --- I 'm the one who runs back and forth to get new things while you're in the dressing room)... but I digress. As I watched her come out of the dressing room in this stunning deep blue goddess dress I had a vision. I dared to see myself trying on clothes.

The following months were made up of ups & downs as far as dieting was concerned. But the vision stayed in my head.

I started working this weight loss regiman from the inside out. I focused on my emotional health. I "cleaned house" figuratively and literally. I made a conscience effort to bring my A-game, 'to step-up my game.'

The clean house approach made me feel lighter. I got rid of a lot of stuff around me. Things that had some type of emotional hold on me. As I felt lighter in my environment. I wanted to be lighter in my body.

In the past I only concentrated on losing weight. But never really did. Hell we ALL know "how to lose weight"; most of us I dare say have phDs in dieting.

Since mid-March til today I have said adios to 37lbs. I'm excited about my life! Not just my weight loss but MY LIFE. Did you catch that MY LIFE!

nickybr38 · April 2009

:bigsmile: That's beautiful! Congratulations!!!

jljohnson · April 2009

This is very well-put. Welcome back! Congrats on taking charge and being excited about your life. Everyone deserves that. Best of luck on your progress.

nikki4ever · April 2009

Congratulations OH WOW! but i have to ask, how did you lose 37 lbs in one and half mths?!! can u share with usss? THANKSSSSS and keep it up

mulewhipper · April 2009

Great story. Sounds like your in control now!!
Keep up the great work and stay 100% dedicated...before you know it, you will be fitting into that Blue Dress

staceyw37 · April 2009

good for you!! you're right that so much of this is mental--so congratulations on keeping that goal at the forefront of your mind--and working hard to reach it! :flowerforyou:

ngwife4life · April 2009

Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

Everyone needs their "blue dress" and I'm glad you found yours!

newDZ · April 2009

I'm bigger that most people on this site so when you have more to lose it then to go quicker at first. I'm just happy it's going I'm not going to question why.