I am always nervous after milestone weigh in’s. I’m very afraid of suddenly gaining and losing the milestone that I’ve achieved. This week was no different. It is true that I have hit 50lbs, which I am so proud of. But it is also true that it is just a portion of the bigger number I have to lose and I don’t want to lose my way. Sometimes I wonder if I work myself over nothing, but other times I wonder if it is this concern of slipping up that is keeping me on track. Either way this week went well enough for me as I posted another loss today. I’m glad too as my workouts didn’t seem quite as focused this week – mostly due to circumstances beyond my control.
-1.4 Pounds
-52.2 lbs Lost to Date
I am glad to keep the scale moving. I still live in dread of the plateau. Even if this isn’t as big of a loss as I’d prefer to see it is still a solid loss and I will take those any day of the week. Plus I am having to go down some more clothing sizes. I began in Jan exclusively in 26/28. I’m now mostly in 22/24 on the bottom with 18/20, but the 24′s are really way to big now. See, this was yesterday:
Today on the other hand I am in an 18/20 skirt and a 1x top. And I think I look pretty darn cute too! Sometimes the progress isn’t so much the number on the scale but how you are feeling overall with clothes and energy and confidence. All of those are definitely going up as my numbers go down.
And of course I did have a non-scale victory this week too. I’ve had High Blood Pressure forever but could never test at the grocery store machines since my arm was too big. This week I got my arm in the cuff and tested it – 114/61. Which is great and possibly a sign I should head into the doctor to see about getting off my medication. Medication I have been on for over 10 years. That will be a big day and I am getting close!
It just goes to show, there is a lot to celebrate.
What are you celebrating today?
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I love reading about your successes. It’s so motivating to me. Keep it up!!
You look smokin’, Liz! You are the little engine that could and you keep chugging along. So proud of you!! *hugs*
I am celebrating my birthday, actually. But honestly, turning 27 doesn’t hold a candle to what you are accomplishing!
xoxox
Happy Birthday!
Congrats on another great week; I have been looking forward to your weekly WI/Progress posts since you started blogging on PFG!
The Amazing Shrinking Liz!
You look beautiful in that picture! Confidence and happiness really shine in that photo.
I’m getting ready to celebrate a very special weekend. This weekend is our NICU reunion. I can’t wait to see all my nurse friends and show off my strong, healthy, beautiful baby boy!
I love NICU reunions (little goat was 7 weeks early). I wouldn’t wish the NICU on anyone, but the people that work there and take care of the little ones are amazing people. I hope you have a wonderful time!
My little one was 12 weeks early, so we spent 61 days I the NICU. That is a lot of time and it was the support from the nurses and doctors that really helped get us through. It is truly amazing what they do, I cannot imagine how strong they have to be.
46 days for us. Such a long time even though it seems like a long time ago now!
Way to go! You look amazing!
Congrats, Liz! That is another great loss! Where is your outfit from? I love it and you look great…but the clothes are secondary to that big smile on your face!
Today, I celebrate that I only have one more day of work before a week away from the office!
Yay, Vacation!
Wow, you look great! Very inspiring.
You look absolutely amazing!Keep up the great work!
Keep going Liz! You’re doing great!!! Keep believing in yourself.
Congratulations Liz! You are totally rocking it!
WOOHOO!!!!! That is absolutely wonderful!
You are doing fantastic and you look great, congrats!!
Congrats!! It is great to see people who work hard make progress
Keep up the GREAT work!
well done
X
That’s awesome!!
Liz, you look absolutely vibrant in that snap! The outfit is so wonderfully spring-y. I love it sick.
I think you look pretty darn cute too!!
Holy crap! You look awesome! You’re so tiny! Still, your big smile is my favorite part. Thanks for the update and the pics!! It’s wonderful to share in celebrating your progress.
woo hoo, go girl!
Great job, Liz! You’re doing fantastic!
Well done Liz! I lost 7kgs last year, and it felt hard at time. You lady, are an inspiration!
Oh, how I miss logging in weight-loss. All I do these days is gain, but I remember the fear I had about hitting plateaus, and it sucks terribly. Right before I got pregnant, I had hit one for MONTHS that would not seem to go away. I ate like shit, I ate healthy, I worked out, I sat on my ass… Nothing made me lose over 30lbs (sometmes 33 or so, if I was lucky). I’m definitely feeling the fear of that when I get back on this journey after the baby is born, but I think that this time, trudging through it is going to be far more important – I’ve got more purpose. =)
You’re looking really good, though. I’ve just gotten back into the blogosphere and started following your journey, and you’ve made incredible progress. Believe that you can achieve, and you will. =) Keep it up!
Congrats Liz!!!
I can see a huge difference…keep working hard!
This is fabulous!!!!! Keep up the good work!
What a great feeling! Cheers~
You look FABULOUS! And you know what makes the outfit all the better? Your happy smile!!
Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all.
Your face is glowing. You are accomplishing so much as the newest Prior fat girl. Many Congrats to you!!! The health benefits are a huge too.
it is difficult to lose weight in less time for that you have to do surgery or use medicines for burning extra calories so try to avoid this if you lose weight with passion then you will do better .