One Year
I realized today that it was one year ago this month that I decided I was going to lose weight once and for all. started with Slim-Fast, but I couldn’t stay on that program for long even though I did lose weight. I am not where I was hoping to be, but I’m not where I was either. It’s been a long year and I could beat myself up over the wasted time, but I won’t. There is no point in that. I must take what I’ve learned, through both success and failure, and build on that. I have come a long way. A year ago it took me almost 45 minutes to walk a mile. Tonight I did 3 in an hour. I don’t always want the junk food anymore and most of the time can stick to the decision not to eat it even when I do want it.
I don’t have a new plan, just acting upon the old one - exercise and eat right. I’m going to take it one month at a time. If I lose at least 8 pounds a month, I will consider it a good month. I will do my best to get at least 10,575 steps per day (5 miles) and keep my calories within range. The one major thing that I am working on changing is treating myself with the same respect I do others. I must take care of my basic needs so that I am able to do so for my children, husband, family and friends.
I couldn’t have lost the weight I have without the support that many, especially Tasha, WW and Lidecka, have given me. I only hope that I have given the same support in return.
Diane, you have come a long way and I think you should be proud of what you have accomplished in this past year. You are alot lighter than you were a year ago. You keep fighting and that is always an A+ in my book! You have always been very supportive of me and I am glad to have met you. Keep on fighting! I have an idea…..
Let’s make a short term goal and when we both reach them, let’s shop together! I know you aren’t a big shopper but a nice new pair of shoes always are fun to get! Let me know what you think.
Keep up your determintaion and hard work Diane!
The times flies by and it is so easy to get off plan, but the major changes you have made in your stamina sure shows improvement. I know a family is time consuming and we do have to make a place in our lives for exercise and meal planning. If you get sick who will take care of all your duties. You are worth every minute you spend on your personal health. Hang in there NEVER GIVE UP! Those words are for me as well as you. Hugs, Marge
You should be very proud of yourself making all those changes and keeping with it ! Good job, and Keep Up the good work ! Kimmi
Well, I want to say first that you have given me support many times over and I’m very grateful to you for that. And you are right to not think much about wasted time in my opinion. You had a goal and you went for it. Even with the Slim-fast. You started something, saw it wasn’t for you and went on to something else instead of giving up. I’m very proud of you that you are celebrating a year. Alot of people can’t say they have been doing it a year. Alot of people can’t say they have done a month! And you made it to a year! That’s a plus in my book woman. Now, let’s keep going!
That is quite an improvement the distance you can walk now in an hour. Wow that right there is something to be proud of.
Sticking it out and working hard even though it may take longer than you first expected is very commendable.
I think you are so smart to just take it one month at a time, one week at a time even.
I do believe whole heartedly in setting small attainable goals.
Keep up the great work Diane
Lori
Congrats on the year!! Keep up the good work!!!
Love ya, Diane. You’ve won many battles successfully this year. You got some serious stripes
Happy anniversary! When my year anniversary gets here, I’ll be 2 mos after having a baby!
I’m not sure that is depressing, funny, or encouraging! Anyway, a year is a long time to commit to something and you have made wonderful improvements! Keep it up for another year!!
You’ve come a long way in a year. Some times it takes some of us longer (LORD knows that’s me lol) to get to our goals but as long as we’re aware of what we are doing, that’s half the battle right there! So proud of you Diane, next year’s anniversary will bring more suprises!!!!