Weight Loss Journey Update

I was really getting discouraged by the scale not changing in so long. It had been 20 days since I saw a new number. I need to get one of those scales that will tell me XXX.XX instead of XXX. That might make it a little better. I don't know until an entire pound is lost.

Finally today I awoke with a weight loss. The scale today was registering a 2 pound loss if I turn the scale north or west and only a 1 pound loss if the scale is turned south or east. (I'm only counting it as ONE pound loss until I can get the lower number from all four directions.)

I do want to interject really quickly that while yes, I DO need to work on my health and my outside, I also need to work on my heart. In addition to losing weight I am also spending more time in the God's Word. Not only the "read my Bible in a year" time but also other times. I feel like these two areas of my life are walking hand in hand.

At the beginning of this journey the pounds were melting off but now they are coming off slowly. I get tired of trying and cheat a little now and then but the Lord helps me get right back on track. He is the one who keeps me going.

I was talking with my friend Amy King last night while we were putting Valentine's Day bags together for our church widows/shut-ins and she said I should measure myself as a way of encouragement. I decided I would measure this morning even if there was no weight loss. I know I've said it before a few times but I am thankful for everydayhealth.com which allows me to track my food intake/calories, exercise, and measurements. It is a good way to see progress over the months and to keep you going.

Here is what has happened to me since 10/13/2010 which is when I started measuring using everydayhealth.com:

Weight: LOST 25 pounds
Waist: LOST 7 inches
Hips: LOST 4 inches
Thighs: LOST 2 inches
Biceps: LOST 2 inches
Calves: no change (they don't need to lose anything- the only skinny part on my body- ha)

Looking at all of these numbers is encouraging. It helps me to see where I started and how far I've come. If you aren't measuring yourself during your weight loss journey you should give it a try.

I am NOT a runner. I only do it because it gets my heart rate going and it burns calories fast. I started in October and mostly walked/ran/jogged/ran/walked/etc. I couldn't run without slowing down. My chest hurt so much.

Here is a pic of me from January when I FINALLY ran an entire mile without slowing down. Pretty good for a non-runner. I was giving myself a thumbs-up. :)