[It's hard to believe I have not written here for a week. Life does get busy. This isn't really writing in the sense of creation, but it is sharing something in which those who follow this blog might have interest.]
Here we have it- a classic, good news and bad news. The good news is that I've met another goal in my weight loss program. The bad (for me) is that I'm about to throw out some pretty embarrassing numbers.
I began a serious weight loss/conditioning/ better health program in mid-June of this year. At that time, I was nudging too close to 250 pounds. Scary. I was OOO-bese. The program has been going quite well, as I've commented about before in my blog, and I've enjoyed it thoroughly. This morning I passed another threshold and hit another goal. In my original goals, this was the one for Homecoming, which was last week. I was hovering, but didn't quite make it. So I'm a week late, but I'm there!! Today it's official. I'm in single digits- in other words- 2-0-something. I was actually 209. This is the first time in about 10 years that I have weighed in the 2-single digits category. VERY exciting. So in the 4 months since June 14th, I've lost 35-40 pounds.
In a few weeks to a month, I'll break through the MAJOR goal/threshold which is getting out of the 200's altogether. (And, I might add, KEEPING out!) I cannot wait for that, and honestly, don't know how long it's been since that has been the case. I suspect it's close to 20 years. (I'm 6'1" by the way, for those who are curiously calculating!)
I would like to thank all of you who have helped me in this program. And it has been quite a few. Even those who simply say, "Wow- have you lost weight? You look great!" And frankly, even the nay-sayers who ask suspiciously, "Are you keeping the weight off?" They certainly spur me on with greater determination! So many have helped, but I must express my deepest gratitude to my cherished companion in all things, Sharlet. For the past 6 weeks, she has been walking WITH me (She's lost quite a bit of weight as well.) and has been helping me with moral support. She's also become quite a phenomenal Smoothie maker!
Keep your cyber-calenders open, because in a month or so there's going to be a BIG (well- formerly BIG-) party. Under 200!! Thank you all.
6 comments:
Thanks for checking out my blog! I'm excited to have your blog address too, they make it so easy to "keep in touch." I'll continue to post of proposition 8, if you think of anyone that would be interested in it you are more than welcome to share the link.
Congrats, bro! I'm with you... I'm down about 30, but I've made it pretty gradually over the past 10 months. Doesn't it feel great?! Keep it up.
P.S. It was great to be at homecoming and to see you again! How'd we do with the donations by class percentage? *crossing fingers that 2002 buddies jumped on the bandwagon*
Way to go Joe!!! I lost about 30 lbs. last year and have been able to keep it off. It is amazing how much better you feel (and how much more energy you have) when you are fit and healthy!
So, do we get to see a picture of the "new you???"
Jessica, Justin and Valerie-
Thank you so much. Your comments mean a lot to me. We're still working on the final goal- but it's within sight!! And good to you all for reaching your goals as well. You've got an automatic invite to the "sub-200" party! Thanks again. ~Joe
Hey Joe! I saw you on Jessica's blog. Glad to see you are apart of the blogging world as well! Just wanted to say hi!
Hey Joe--I wanted to comment here with my dad's blog address just to make sure you get it
http://mckenziebunch.com/
Thanks for reading my blog!
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