LITA's CalorieKing blog
Tuesday, Jul 10 2012 - Not really, but...
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I did it! I DID IT!!! I finally met my weight loss goal and I feel great! I look fantastic! All of my numbers are so good that my doc took me off most of my meds. Hubs and I are having the best sex we've ever had - even better than when we were dating! I sleep good. I run! I can keep up with my granddaughters! I can climb up the 11 flights of stairs to get to my office without feeling like I need oxygen! I was able to go shopping for new clothes in the petite department. What gorgeous clothes! I can wear high heels again and a dress! I haven't been there in years! I feel so pretty and feminine. I'm so excited I could climb to the top of the mountain and shout it to the world!
I AM FABULOUS!
OK. Not really, but I wanted to say it once anyway and let myself imagine for one beautiful moment that it was true. There are times it feels like this journey will never end and I'll never be there. I take those baby steps forward and get knocked one giant leap back. It's tiring and I feel like my goal is so far out of reach I'll never be able to make it in this lifetime. Five years ago I made it this far and I don't know why I stopped or what happened. I finally reached that elusive 218 last week only to weigh in at 220 this morning. My back still hurts and I am so very tired of planning and shopping and prepping and logging. I want pizza, root beer, and vanilla ice cream on top of a brownie with chocolate syrup on top or a banana split. MMMMMMMMMMMM I haven't had one of those in years. What a fun dessert to share with someone you love. Another fantasy though. No ice cream or pizza for me with my cholesterol numbers.
I guess it's just a sad day for me.
I AM FABULOUS!OK. Not really, but I wanted to say it once anyway and let myself imagine for one beautiful moment that it was true. There are times it feels like this journey will never end and I'll never be there. I take those baby steps forward and get knocked one giant leap back. It's tiring and I feel like my goal is so far out of reach I'll never be able to make it in this lifetime. Five years ago I made it this far and I don't know why I stopped or what happened. I finally reached that elusive 218 last week only to weigh in at 220 this morning. My back still hurts and I am so very tired of planning and shopping and prepping and logging. I want pizza, root beer, and vanilla ice cream on top of a brownie with chocolate syrup on top or a banana split. MMMMMMMMMMMM I haven't had one of those in years. What a fun dessert to share with someone you love. Another fantasy though. No ice cream or pizza for me with my cholesterol numbers.
I guess it's just a sad day for me.
7 comments so far.
7.
a decade ago
Thanks for that! You've lost 18 pounds and kept them off. That's a TRUE accomplishment....
and you are FABULOUS!!!!
by CANDACEPH
6.
a decade ago
This made my day! Hang in there - I have feelings of doubt every week! But - I'm just trying to make a few small changes each week to move forward!
by KAREN50
5.
a decade ago
Lita, keep the faith. you are doing great, truly you are! It's not fun yet, but i promise you, keep on going and it will become much more enjoyable. I'm 56 years old and no longer have back aches every day, my knees don't hurt, I do run up the stairs all the time, and I love every minute of chasing my grand daughter around. Life at 250 was super hard. Life at 170 is still challenging, but it doesn't hurt my body anymore. And for sure, shopping is a lot more fun. I really started to feel significantly better when i got under 200. You're getting close. I'm rooting for you.
by LILYHIKER
4.
a decade ago
Lita - You are fabulous - you've lost 20 lbs. and still have your sense of humor! So, have that great sex (which burns calories) and benefits both of you more than a banana split. You can always whip up a banana protein smoothie for after.
:tongue10:
by CAPMOM
3.
a decade ago
Keep on thinking what it will be like when you meet your goal. Everything won't be terrific but you will feel and look better. You will wear more stylish clothes. You will have a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
Take those baby steps - one pound at a time. Each one pound adds up. Just remember each time you lose a pound you are a little bit closer to your goal.
It looks like you have lost 20 pounds in 4 months. That's terrific. When I get discouraged I look at a picture of myself 17 pounds ago (17 down, 29 more to go) and I am so happy that I have literally put one foot in front of the other. So can you.
by ALLENE
2.
a decade ago
You can do it - hang in there. Take it one step at a time - you are so close to onderland which is an amazing feeling. Keep you eye on that ball for now and don't try to look at your ultimate goal.
by LORILOVE
1.
a decade ago
OK - so I started reading this under the "blogs' -and I was like "Holy Crap" - and had to read on - what a hoot! But sorry you are having a bad day - but thanks for making me REALLY laugh!
:laugh5:
:hi:
This reminds me of a single friend that wrote up one of those cheesy Christmas letters that everyone sends out now - and she just made up all this stuff about getting married, traveling the world, etc... it was a riot too! You hang in there Lita!
by DGARDNER61