I’m incredibly excited to report that I lost 2 lbs this past week, bring my total lost to 20 lbs! This is awesome. Let me count the ways:
- I hit my next 5-lb milestone. As you can see on my Progress/Rewards page, I’ll be treating myself to some new perfume. Any favorites to suggest? I haven’t settled on a scent yet.
- Another milestone: I have lost 25% of the weight I plan to lose! My goal weight is approximately 125 lbs, so I have a little less than 60 lbs to go. I have plenty of pounds to lose and changes to make, but I am really happy about this solid progress I’ve made.
- I’ve reached the point where I think my weight loss will now start to be noticeable to people who don’t know I’m trying to slim down. Which should be kind of fun!
- I’m in the low-180s now. The 180s, you know, have always challenged me. Now I’m only 3 lbs away from bidding them farewell for good.
- Ive now lost 10% of my starting body weight! That 10% is a big deal for improving my health, according to groups like Weight Watchers and even the Centers for Disease Control.
- I’m well on my way to hitting my unofficial mini-goal of 175 lbs by New Year’s Day!
That’s a lot to be happy about! I’m proud of myself, and I’m grateful for your support and the at-home support of my boyfriend, who has been a great source of comfort during my roughest days. Nothing to do now but keep on keeping on! And maybe start lifting weights ;).
17. November 2009 at 3:39 PM
That’s awesome Hilary! Way to go!! :) Keep up the good work! :)
Oh, and I like Lucky as a perfume, but might need to switch soon myself. But yeah, that’s what I currently use. :)
17. November 2009 at 3:44 PM
Thank you so much, Mary! (I hope you’re feeling better today, btw!) Thanks for the perfume rec, too. I honestly get bewildered by all the choices out there ;).
17. November 2009 at 3:47 PM
Hilary, that is so awesome!! I left the 180s not long ago, so I know it’s a fantastic milestone. I can’t wait until I leave the 170s. :)
17. November 2009 at 4:06 PM
Thanks, Kyra! And congrats to you on leaving the 180s—you’re a trailblazer :).
17. November 2009 at 4:08 PM
Oh, this is great news! I am sooooo happy for you!
17. November 2009 at 4:36 PM
Thanks, Babbalou! It’s taken me lots of false starts, but it looks like I’m finally getting somewhere with all this.
17. November 2009 at 5:18 PM
Congrats, congrats, and congrats!!!!! Wahooooo!!!!!! look at you go! It’s such a great feeling. As you know, I was at 19.5 lbs lost yesterday, but not quite 20. Well, I weighed myself when I got home last night and the scale said EXACTLY 236.0 which is exactly 20 lbs! LOL I told my husband if I had known that I would have waited to blog until last night!!! haha.
Congrats on all the milestones reached (and surpassed)….it only gets better from here (for both of us!)!!!!
17. November 2009 at 8:27 PM
Congrats, Josie!! We’re 20-lb-loser twins ;). It’s fun sharing these milestones!
17. November 2009 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations! That is just wonderful news. I am so happy for you, and so happy that you are seeing results and making those life changes little by little.
Keep up the good work!
17. November 2009 at 8:28 PM
Diane, thanks as always for the encouragement :). Your blog is one that helps motivate me when I’m feeling blah or have a case of the doldrums.
17. November 2009 at 5:31 PM
Im sooooo happy for you!!! WOOHOO!!
You go girl, you can do this!
Have I told you how much I love reading your blog?! I really look forward to it everyday. =)
I have always bought the body sprays from Victorias Secret. They are delicious, smell sooo good. I love Amber romance, Endless love, and Romantic wish.
17. November 2009 at 8:32 PM
Kristine, I’m so happy you enjoy reading my blog :). That makes my day even better! And I need to check out those body sprays. I seem to remember liking one of the scents from the Dream Angels range a while back. . . .
17. November 2009 at 7:16 PM
Hilary, Congrats!!!!! Woohoo you hit 20, that’s great!! As I’ve told you so many times (you’re probably tired of hearing it) YOU inspired me to join Sparkpeople and jump on this wagon. You must be feeling so much better. I do, just being in control for 2 weeks.
Way to go! :-)
Tina
17. November 2009 at 8:56 PM
Hi Tina! How could I ever not be flattered and surprised to hear that I actually inspired someone else to do something positive? I don’t think that day will ever come ;). I’m so glad you’re enjoying the benefits of two weeks of living more healthfully!
17. November 2009 at 7:19 PM
I mentioned it on Twitter, but wanted to post here too! CONGRATS!! Keep on going for your goal!
17. November 2009 at 8:57 PM
Renée, thank you so much for stopping by my blog—and for your tweet!
17. November 2009 at 11:57 PM
Wow you are doing awesome! I just started this weight loss journey myself ( again ) and celebrating success is wonderful!
18. November 2009 at 4:34 PM
Hi Amy! Thanks :). Are you going to be blogging about your weight loss journey? Keep us posted!
18. November 2009 at 4:49 PM
U GO GIRL!!!!
I am so proud of you!! I am trying desperately to get into the 180s and I am finally getting back on track after months of floundering around 199!
You are amazing and will continue to be amazing!!
rock on sista chick!
<3 J
18. November 2009 at 6:05 PM
Jen: Thank you :). Your enthusiasm is always so contagious! I know for sure you can leave the 190s behind if you put some of that awesome energy to the task.