Skip to main content

Ever have a day that's stacked against you?

What a week. We finally got some much needed rain, but BOY-O-BOY, did it play havoc with my walking. I did some before the rainy season, and did some aerobic videos at home (I'm apparently still at wuss level).

Today, I had a business luncheon and a business dinner. I ate healthily, but really wasn't sure about the points. I did the best guesswork possible. And I was going to have to weigh in before my normal time (the earlier of the two afternoon meetings).

In the end, it didn't matter............
I lost 1.8 pounds --- total now: 201.2.

I am happy. Very very happy! And I am grateful for every bit of support I have gotten from Day 1 to now.

If you have read the blog, sent a good thought for me, cheered me on --- THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, just about 27 more to go to hit goal before talking surgery (for skin removal). Now's the time for nervous! HA!!!!

Comments

Talmadge said…
[cue "Newlywed Game" grand prize fanfare music]

Awesome. I am otherwise speechless.

You've blazed the trail we're now walking. 27 pounds left .... after 200+, it seems like such a piddling amount. It'll happen.

We love you, man.....

-TG

Word verification: mlyam ... "Mlyam what I yam." (Appropriate this be a "Popeye" reference, since you're fast making Olive Oyl look like a plump bird. ;-))
Seraphim9 said…
WOO HOO! AWESOME!!

Wow, 201.2 pounds ago, did you ever think you'd make it?

Wow, Nettie, I am just in awe of you. Love you lots!

S.G.
Kate/Susan said…
That is so amazing. So delighted, happy, and proud of and for you... Congratulations! :-)
Unknown said…
Nettiemac, I just had to stop by and say Way To Go!!! I look to the bravo board everyday for inspiration, but today took the cake...I am so very inspired by you! I've dropped 7.2 so far and have another 111.4 to go. You make it sound EASY!!!

I am so happy for you!
MaryFran said…
Wow! I just found you via the 365 picture thing! You have done an amazing feat! I'll be following along your journey as I'm also nearing the end of my weight loss journey. Twill be nice to get some insight from somone else that has been at this for a while and has also had success (I'm at about 135 pounds gone thus far.)
Ballz said…
I am so proud of you! This is fantastic and your transformation should land your skinny ass on How do I look, just so you can get a whole new wardrobe!!

Popular posts from this blog

At the risk of sounding like a Spanish soccer announcer,

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! It took 3 years and 3 weeks, but I am finally 44% of the woman I was on May 11, 2006. When I started the journey, this day was not even in sight. All I could honestly think about was how to take those first steps to get through the first day and the first week. I had no idea how I was supposed to do 5 minutes a day of activity, when it took all I could do to put one foot in front of the other. But if nothing else, once I make up my mind to do something.......... Here it is, June 4, 2009. I am 228 pounds lighter and a quadrillion times better. I made it through that first day, that first week just fine. I did the 5 minutes -- okay, really 10 minutes, all huffing and puffing and barely able to walk out two blocks and back. Then 20, then 30, and joined the Y, and ..... got the dog and had to walk him. Then said, "I can do a 5K." And then watched my race time improve each time I tried. In losing 228 pounds, I have gained so much. I wasn't e...

Quick brag

Apologies for the drive-by posting, but I am proud to report that my brother has hit his 10% goal!!! AND did it by 3 whole pounds!!!!! WAY TO GO, BRO!

Motivation and endurance

This week, a loss of 3.8 pounds leaves me with just 2.4 to go ..... 225.6 gone!!! And once again, it remains *personal* to get rid of those 2.4 pounds!!! They will. get. gone. And soon!!! This week's topic is on motivation -- remembering the motivation that got us through the door. Finding the motivation that keeps us going. Thinking of what we need to do to get ourselves to our goals (weight and otherwise). The funny thing is, I was just considering motivation and endurance at lunch today as I was walking in the nice warm(!) Carolina midday sun. My initial motivation hinged on three things: (1) needing to get in better health, and knowing my doc had recommended WW above all else; (2) seeing a horrendous picture of me and thinking, "My God do I really look that bad?"; and (3) realizing that as independent as I am, this was one battle I could not fight alone. Fighting it alone had gotten me into this pickle. I would have to swallow my pride and rely on others for assistanc...