Comparing January to July:
And she's got arms and cheekbones, too. And possibly one less chin. And thirty-six fewer pounds!She's also really, really motivated to keep on keepin' on.
This is one of those times – and believe me, there've been many – when I just have to ask myself how I ever could have gotten in the shape I was in … if you could call that a shape. I should post this photo on the fridge, in the pantry, in the freezer in the garage … maybe I should post it in the grocery, so I can have a look at it before I fill my cart!
Greta commented that my statement a couple days ago that I was 'doing this for a year' will probably mean I'll gain everything back. She suggests I need to do this for life. I guess I didn't make myself very clear. I'm giving myself a year to create new habits and learn to live with this new way of eating.
As we know, 'diets' are limited in scope and duration. You won't find me wolfing down the leftover Christmas cookies on January 1, 2007. More than likely I'll be eating Hoppin' John [made with Canadian bacon – let me know if you want the recipe], and toasting the New Year with sparkling water. After a good night's sleep I'll work out and then watch college football. And knit.
After 15 years in a 12-step recovery program, I've learned for me not to say I'll do something – or give something up – for the rest of my life. I'm kind of pushing my limit saying 'I'll do this for a year.' Successful people in recovery take it a day at a time. My one-year end date is the day I hope to be at my goal weight. It doesn't mean the trip is over, though. Thanks for giving me the chance to think this out and clarify it a bit, Greta!
Marilyn suggested a ribbon yarn management tool yesterday. I found a little meat mallet-type thing, very heavy for its size, that turns nicely to feed the ribbon from the outside of the ball. But knitting it is still a pain. I'd switch to bamboo or wooden needles but I'm afraid it would snag the ribbon. So I continue slip-slidin' away.
Company arrives today, so I have to scoot. No telling when the next post will be. I hope I'm having too much fun to worry about sitting at the computer.
Hope you are, too!
7 comments:
I did what you are doing, I had a plan for a year (it took less to lose 50 lbs) then I changed my plan around to begin maintaing and figuring out a activity level that I could live with for life. Once I started "phase two" I toned up, and lost the last ten pounds. Of course there were times when I went off track and gained back as much as 5 or 7 pounds, but I knew it was part of learning...if I do THIS, THAT happens, if I do THAT, then THIS happens. Journaling and reading Jonathans posts kept me focused. I do NOT believe for an instant that you will gain it all back. Everyone is different, and needs to figure themselves out.
You do look great, i see a lot of changes, and you seem to be jogging down the right path. trusting yourself to do the right things.
What a difference 36 pounds makes!
I was 50 pounds overweight over 10 years ago. I feel the same about asking myself how I could get so out of shape without even noticing it. I still haven't found my answer yet. Keep up the great work! ~ Terry
You DO look so fabulous!
Glad to hear you are
continuing to continue on . . .
vickie
Debbi: You look sensational. It could be the smile. You radiate a sense of accomplishment and confidence -- which is the most beautiful thing anyone could ever wear!
Greta - I don't think you were the only person that wrote in with something similar that day . . .
I was worried,
that Debbi's timer was going to go off at the one year mark and she was going to "pop herself out of the the oven and say - I'm done"
too.
Vickie
great!!! keep up the good work
Congratulations Debbi on your success! I've been shrinking for a little over two years and finally got the weight right, now Step 2 is to tone up what's left. :) You're doing wonderfully with your eating improvements and exercise regimen - and doesn't knitting help? The last stubborn 15 lbs I wanted to lose melted away when I started knitting in front of the TV instead of snarfing potato chips.
Go, girl!
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