This week’s weigh-in had to wait until this morning, since I was away visiting family for the past week. I treated Christmas Day as a “free day” (I didn’t count calories) but otherwise counted every single day, and stayed within my “budget.” This activity was considerably assisted by the new iPhone I received for Christmas—and the app that SparkPeople created for the iPhone! The new gadget and application made staying on track so much easier while out of town. I did manage to work out 2 of the 6 days I was away, and in the past week plus two days I lost 3 lbs. This is almost unbelievably awesome to me! I am down 31 lbs since I began this weight-loss effort at 203 lbs on September 15.
This also means I hit another of my mini-milestones (listed on my Progress/Rewards page) and will be ordering myself a piece of jewelry from Lucid New York, whose charm necklaces I have had my eye on for a while. The purchase will have to wait a day or so until my next paycheck is deposited, however . . . because let’s face it, the holidays can be tough on the wallet, and these mini-rewards have to be budgeted for just like anything else. In fact, I’m currently trying to work out a budget that will allow me to save up for the “new wardrobe spending spree” when I reach my goal weight.
Tomorrow marks the very beginning of a new calendar decade, and if you have made a resolution to lose weight, I wish you the very best. For those of us continuing on our weight loss journey, I wish for us so many things: perseverance, strength, creativity, support, self-kindness, and lots of nerve. To lose weight (and maintain that loss) in a world that constantly seems to conspire to foil your plans, can be a tremendous battle. It takes guts. So for all of us, whether just starting out, continuing on the road, or maintaining, my new year’s mantra for all of us is: Have guts. Take heart. You can do this.
31. December 2009 at 11:53 AM
such an awesome post Hilary! and so proud of you! here’s to OUR success in 2010!!
31. December 2009 at 2:42 PM
Thank you so much, Renée! Let’s make the most of ’10!
31. December 2009 at 5:23 PM
I love this post! Congratulations on your weight loss and I wish you a very happy and healthy 2010!
1. January 2010 at 9:15 AM
Happy New Year, Kat! Here’s to a healthy and wonderful 2010!
1. January 2010 at 7:55 PM
How awesome for your weight loss! I was shocked to see a little loss on my scale over Christmas! I hope 2010 is your best year ever!
1. January 2010 at 9:29 PM
Amy, congratulations on your holiday weight-loss! What a great way to go into the new year :).
1. January 2010 at 10:29 PM
Way to go Hilary. I am so looking forward to your progress in 2010 and will be cheering you on :) Happy New Year!!!
2. January 2010 at 1:09 PM
Shannon: Likewise! I can’t wait to watch your progress in 2010 :).
2. January 2010 at 8:51 AM
Happy New Year, Hilary! Congrats on the weight loss, you are such an inspiration!
2. January 2010 at 1:10 PM
Bella: Thank you so much! I hope you are having a happy and healthy new year so far.
2. January 2010 at 11:53 PM
Happy new year Hilary! Congrats on accomplishing so much in ’09 – I wish you nothing but the best for 2010!
lovin’ that reward too, btw!
3. January 2010 at 2:30 PM
Hi Josie! I missed you over the holidays (I wasn’t around much either)! Happy 2010 :).
3. January 2010 at 1:52 PM
Happy new year Hilary! Congrats on your loss and on an awesome year. I hope 2010 is just as great for you! :)
3. January 2010 at 2:31 PM
Thanks, Mary—happy new year to you, too! Can’t wait to read some of your blog posts from New Zealand . . . you’ll be going pretty soon now, won’t you? I know that 2010 will be memorable for you!