Am I a LOSER or a GAINER?
I have had the hardest time writing this post today. I am not even sure why. Maybe it was the rough start to my day … who knows? I have been staring at this blank screen for quite some time, trying to figure out what I am going to write about today’s adventure in stepping on the scales. Let’s step back in time a moment …
I wake at around 6:30 AM and do my usual morning stuff. I weigh … for my scales, I have flatlined. No change for the last 3 days. I am slightly upset by this. I was on a constantly downward spiral for days … then … Kabama … Kaboom … out of no where the scales stall. So, I am a little down. I know what I said yesterday, but it still hit me. Then, I screw up with my meds and take too much BP medication–so NOW–I am flipping out. Then, to top everything off real nice, I can’t find my new white topaz earrings that Mikey bought for me. Sad. Boo … Hiss! I did find my earrings–Thank You God!
So, nervous and palpitating I drive to the clinic–some guy in front of me doesn’t have brake lights, and I almost ram him from behind. So I am even more nervy. Great start to my morning, huh? Well, with all my nerves and what have you, my BP was actually OK as it turns out, only a touch high. I have felt mostly good today–so this is an improvement from previous days.
I’m sorry. I am Bad Weight Bloggin’ Buddy–just goin’ on and on about my pitiful self. I have completely forgotten to speak about my weigh in … I stepped on the scale and I was down another 4 pounds. I weigh 177 pounds. This makes 78 pounds since joining the OpitFast/EatRight program at UAB and a total of 86 pounds since starting with Donna the Trainer Nazi Jones. 🙂
Here’s my graph … oh and my BMI is 29.0 I am squarely in the “Just Overweight” category. 🙂
My loseit.com graph for my flatline of the last few days, but showing the drop. 🙂
So, I guess I will get over my crazy start to my morning …… Look out Grumpy and OptiFast Loser, ‘cuz I am gunning for you guys! hehehehe! The Turkey Challenge is ON! 🙂
I must leave you with just a little reminder … Oh, what a difference a year can make.
The day I started OptiFast January 6th, 2011
Today, November 8th, 2011 .... I really should have taken the middle one over for a true comparison, but I was running out of time ... but you get the idea.
Guess you could say I have a lot to be thankful for!
Blessings y’all …..S
Good Job! Everyone likes to see a success story! My family says congrats! 🙂
Thanks GREG! 😀
Wow, what a difference in those pictures. You should be very proud of yourself. It’s also good that you have a trainer. I took up kick-boxing to help lose weight, and having someone yell at me and pushing me helps. Keep up the good work. I’ll be back to see how you’re doing.
Thanks Bothered! I really appreciate your support and good words. As I told Jennifer, I come back on bad days and reread the nice comments — they keep me going when the chips are down.
Shonnie you take my breath away! You look AMAZING – beautiful, gorgeous, YOUNG, sexy, and SLIM!!!! You’re back in your stride – fantastic 😀 now I need to stride with you again – with the whole weightloss journey you have to constantly keep your eye on the ball – it’s hard job and you’re doing it so well! Thank you for nudging me back into life!!! xxx
Diasy — you KNOW I was missing your sweet face. you have been my buddy for so long that it was terrible out here without you. I know you will kick this thing in the BUTT! cuz we are those kinds of girls! Just sayin’! 🙂
So inspiring, Shonnie! Amazing transformation. Can’t wait to post my pictures a year from now. : )
Thanks Jennifer! You are so sweet to stop by and leave me nice words of encouragement. I reread these on bad days! 🙂
Oh, and I can’t wait to see your either! 😀
WOOOOOOT!!!! Congrats, lady!
Thanks 🙂
Awesome and inspiring pictures. Thanks for sharing! It helps me so much to look at the downward graph when I’m having a mumble-somthing run of days with no losses. The downward trend in your long-term chart has got to be inspiring as all get-out.
Shrinkage?!?! The last time I lost a bunch of weight, I actually went from 5′ 2.5″ all the way up to 5′ 3″. I was counting on staying at 5′ 3″ or getting back to it this time. I thought the extra weight was literally dragging me down. And now I have to worry about shrinkage?! I feel like George Costanza getting out of a cold swimming pool . . .
You go get Grumpy and Optifast Loser. Get’em!
Thanks Andie! Don’t worry too much about the shrinkage — just keep on keepin’ on! Enjoy life–everyday! 🙂 It helps a lot. I am sort of driven and well these blocks get me down and I can’t always see the good side of things until I look back and SEE how far I have come. 🙂 I know others have blown past me in the last few months and well … I am good right now … so that is what I am gonna focus on. 🙂
Thanks again for stopping by and leaving such encouraging words. 🙂
LOVE THE PICTURES!
I kinda of need them to see it. I sometimes feel larger than I am. It’s a good reminder. 🙂
Look at that graph go down, and those pics. Things are a’changing. You go girl!
🙂 You are so funny! Love you!
I am so happy for you! How wonderful!
Thanks Loretta — maybe this will be my next and last push to goal. 😀
Shonnie I am 164 and 5″31/2 seems age shrinks us…You are going to run right past me girl!
Good goin’
Nancy
Thanks Nancy — I hope I am on a new roll. 😀 One can hope. 🙂
I have experienced the shrinkage–I was 5.5 and 3/4 now I am 5.5 1/2 Booo Hisss on Shrinkage!
YEEHAW!! Way to go, Loser! 🙂
Thanks you good buddy you! 😀