Well, I have been on the plan for a whole week now and am proud to say I lost 5 pounds this week! That's not bad considering I took the whole 4th of July weekend 'off ' (but still was sensible) and haven't started an exercise routine at all yet. (Besides all the walking we did this last weekend.)
So, here's the deal: I'm blogging all this to keep myself accountable and motivated. I am trying to go from this 'before' picture (taken on Wesley's blessing day [May, 2009]) to this 'after' picture (an engagement pic taken in October of '05).
From this:
Back to this: 
I was horrified by that picture when I saw it - I still look pregnant. That was a real eye-opener. There is roughly a 70 pound difference between those two pictures. I have broken up my total weight loss goal into 3 parts - the first is to lose 22 pounds, then 20 more, and then 25 at the end. So, that is a total of 67 pounds - it just looks a lot more attainable broken up like that! I have also given myself 12 months to complete this goal. I'd like to be at my goal weight by sometime in June of 2010. (My 10 year high school reunion is another good motivator!)
5 down out of my first 22 - 17 to go! I'll occasionally be posting updates and pictures as I progress.
Thanks for any support and/or encouraging words!! :)
11 comments:
woo hoo! go Paleo! You can do it!!
Way to go on the 5 lbs! I am glad that you found a sensible diet and not a crazy one (like the Atkins) that is so hard to maintain. Not to mention, breaking down your goals like that is very smart. I think you will do great! You have done this before (you lost weight before I met you at curves, no?) So I am positive you can do it again. Having kids definitely takes a toll on your body. I
That is so awesome! 5 lbs your first week without an exercise routine? Wow! Once you figure out an exercise schedule your goal will be way easy! Also, I agree with the fruits and veggies thing. They are good and make you feel good but hardly anybody eats enough of them! Good luck with the next 17!
Good luck! Sounds like you are off to a super start. A friend of mine from college is doing something similar, she is calling it her Driver's License project. Her goal is to get down to the weight on her driver's license so that she can be honest. :) This will be good motivation for all of us post-pregnancy folks out there, so thank you for that.
Corynn, it looks like you are off to a great start! You can do anything you set your mind to!
P.S. My diet helps are: chewing gum (I prefer Extra's Classic Bubble flavor), and just plain old fudgesicles. Only sixty calories... enjoy each one very, very S.L.O.W.L.Y. as a reward for doing good for a few days.
Megan -
I did lose weight - about 40 pounds - before starting to work at Curves. My mission jump-started that weight loss and then Jenny Craig helped me with the rest once I got home. :) I wish I enjoyed running like you do. (PS. Evan is such a cutie!)
Callie -
I am really looking forward to finding some time for me to exercise.. hopefully soon!
Stacey -
My weight on my driver's license is 135 - hahahahaha... I NEVER weighed that little. Oh well!
That is really great Corynn! You've also inspired me to loose that extra 30 pounds that have been yo-yo-ing (is that even a word?) on and off me since the twins. I'll be looking into the same diet since I LOVE fruits and veggies! Now's a good time too since all the fruits and veggies are in season and more affordable. Thanks for the inspiration! Keep going girl!
Maury - Thanks for the tips! I have already bought 3 new types of sugarless gum. Now I'll have to pick up some fudgesicles next time I'm in the grocery store. :)
Kari - Here's the link for the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Diet-Weight-Healthy-Designed/dp/0471267554/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1247180237&sr=8-1
And it's totally true about the fruit being in season - especially every kind of melon!
Congrats on the 5 pounds. It seems like every time I get motivated to lose weight I find out I'm pregnant! (Yes that does mean I have only been motivated twice!) Sounds like a great diet. I think we need to get an exercise group going as one of the enrichment groups. It's always better to have someone to work with! If you ever want to just go on walks or anything feel free to give me a call. Ryan and I love walks and I am trying to stay as active as I can.
Awesome job! Hey, I have started a new bog if you want to join it!
http://imreallygonnaloseit.blogspot.com/
Hopefully it can motivate me to lose 37 lbs! (I made that goal in feburary!) I hope that I can get others to join and make post on it so we can encourage each other and tell what works for us!
Mindy
I'm really excited for you Corynn! I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. :D
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