Today I had my one year appointment at the doctor. I wish I could tell you I went today and had an amazing weight loss since last month, but that didn't happen. I actually gained 5.5 lbs. from my last weight in on 8/5. I've had a pretty tough month but I'm getting back on track so I'm trying to stay focused on how far I've come in a year versus how much I gained the past 6 weeks.
On that note, I want to celebrate 50.1 lbs of weight loss in one year! When I look back over the last year I know I've made progress, not only physically but mentally as well. I've learned so much about my "old" relationship with food and I've developed a "new" relationship with food and exercise. For the first time ever I can honestly say "I get it". I get what it takes to be healthy and reap the benefits, and it's hard work, everday... no matter what. That's not to say I NEVER fall off the wagon, of course I do (do you need a reminder?) ! I weigh today what I weighed in April, which means in 5 months I've pretty much maintained. There are things I should have done differently and better choices could have been made, but I don't see a genie in a bottle who's going to grant me the opportunity to go back and "re-do" the last 6 months so I'm moving on.
Today... I am re-committing to my weight loss. I am getting back to basics, and I'm going to get out of the 200's and STAY OUT. I never want to see a "2" in front of my weight again, and I'm not stopping until I'm as far away from it as I can get! I am choosing to leave the last few months of stress and heartache behind and focus on this journey, because in order for us to have a family someday I MUST stay on the path of healthy eating & exercise.
This is a journey that I plan to continue forever. This isn't something I'm doing just to lose weight "for now", I've done that before... and I'm done yo-yo dieting and having a closet full of clothes ranging from a 10-22. Enough is enough. This is my time, and I'm going to finish what I started... I promise you that:)
My next appointment is on October 12th & my goal is to be under 200 again!
You rock Amy!! Keep up the great work and thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Good job! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTELY AMAZING TRANSFORMATION - so proud of you! WOW!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Amy! You have done such a fantastic job! I wish you and Kev the best! Thanks again for organizing the 5k that really meant alot! And I'm really sorry to hear about your recent heartache, but I know you guys will have a family as soon as your both ready and the time is right! :) Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteAmy you look great. You're an inspiration to me who's in the same boat. Keep it up girl!
ReplyDeleteI am very behind on everyone's blogs, wanted to stop by and say CONGRATULATIONS!! What an amazing accomplishment. :)
ReplyDeleteyou are a brave, and inspiring woman Amy! I read what you post and feel like i need to sit down and be amazed and your motivation, attitude and spirit! I am happy that this "weight loss" journey, which I realize is soo much more than that, has helped you become more confident in WHO you are who you WANT to be and where you came from. What a blessing to know that. People spend their entire lives searching for it, and never find it! I am so happy for you! You deserve every bit of happiness that is granted you by God!! Go get'm girl!!
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