Today I made my sneaky entry into the 150s, weighing in at 159 lbs (a loss of 1.5 lbs since last week). I’m beyond pleased, you guys. I am Totally Stoked!
I am also down 44 lbs total now. The big 5-0 is on the horizon. WOW. Just, wow. I’m so amazed and befuddled and proud of myself all at the same time. I just keep on going, and getting closer to my goal. I’m not perfect, but I’m doing well enough to keep improving, month after month. A new progress picture will be forthcoming very soon!
This week I did manage to incorporate three salads (I was striving for four, but alas!) into my lunch rotation. Additionally, M and I got inspired in the kitchen over the weekend and we ate a hearty side of kale with our Saturday evening meal. I’m satisfied with my nutritional progress this week. I still have lots of work to do in this area, but I’m finally starting to make small but positive changes. And I’m still completely soda-free.
Soon I’ll be hitting the six-month mark of my weight-loss journey—although in a way it’s been years in the making. Six months ago I don’t think I had any real concept of the many positive changes I would be enacting and experiencing as a result of my decision to do something about my weight. What will the next six months bring?
How about you? Have you made any big changes in the past six months? What would you like to accomplish in the next six months?
9. March 2010 at 2:17 PM
I knew you would do it! That is great :) I remember those milestones, they are priceless. Small and positive changes are the way to go.
About 5 months ago, I decided to try a vegan diet and I’m still at it. I guess you could say that has been my biggest change, recently ;-)
9. March 2010 at 4:26 PM
Thanks, Sarah! I am really excited about this milestone :).
It sounds like you’ve really been able to incorporate a vegan diet into your lifestyle—congrats on your success!
9. March 2010 at 2:22 PM
YAY Hilary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I thing the moment called for that) LOL
You are doing so great and I am beyond excited and happy for you :)
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. March 2010 at 4:27 PM
Shannon! Love your exclamations, lady :). Wouldn’t have you any other way, in fact. Thank you so much for your kind words!
9. March 2010 at 2:25 PM
That’s awesome! You are doing so well! :) I’m proud of you.
9. March 2010 at 4:27 PM
Thanks, Mary! I think more than anything, I’m just proud of myself for sticking to this. I’ve given up so many times in the past before I even gave myself a chance to make much progress.
9. March 2010 at 2:30 PM
Good for you!
9. March 2010 at 4:28 PM
Thanks for the props :).
9. March 2010 at 5:20 PM
Stocked??? I’d be organizing a party :)
In six months i plan on being at goal!
9. March 2010 at 8:39 PM
Suzanne: That’s awesome! I’m cheering you on!
9. March 2010 at 5:25 PM
Congrats!!!! How about some new progress pics? You’re doing so good. :)
9. March 2010 at 8:39 PM
Thanks, lady! And just for you: posted a new progress pic in the sidebar/on my Progress page ;).
9. March 2010 at 6:12 PM
Kicking ass, woman!
9. March 2010 at 8:40 PM
Thanks, Shanny! Love having you along for the ride.
9. March 2010 at 7:22 PM
It’s very inspiring (I know I’ve told you this a zillion times before!) to watch your progress. You are an incredible woman! Your growth during these almost 6 months has been wonderful to follow. I look forward to your updates because it gives me hope.
You asked about changes, yes I’ve made a few. I have stuck with Sparkpeople since late last year. My progress has been slow, but I am making progress in many areas and that’s all that matters to me!
Yay us!
9. March 2010 at 8:42 PM
Tina: :) If I can make you feel hopeful about your own journey, then this blog has already been well worth it! I’m proud of you for sticking with SP and making changes as you feel ready :).
9. March 2010 at 9:30 PM
The picture is great! You look terrific, awesome progress Hilary! I’m enjoying reading about your diet changes, I hope you come to love cooking as much as I do – I find it creative, relaxing and enjoyable. And an important contributor to good health and weight loss/maintenance as well. You’ll be in maintenance before long if you keep up the great progress! Best wishes!
10. March 2010 at 12:38 PM
Thanks, Babbalou! You know, I never thought I would care to try my hand at cooking, but my experiences recently are changing the way I think about the whole thing. I love knowing where all the ingredients in my food come from!
9. March 2010 at 9:44 PM
Hilary, you are fantastic. I am thrilled with your progress.
No, really, I am. Where you’re at is where I want to be, and it’s really cool to see you forging the path ahead of me :)
10. March 2010 at 12:39 PM
Thanks for following along with my journey, lady! You know, it’s only been six months, and yet a lot of little changes have taken place already. I really am excited to see what the next six months and the next year bring—for all of us.
12. March 2010 at 6:35 PM
Congrats, my lovely! Feels great doesn’t it?!?! :)