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I just have to tell someone! I got on the scales this morning and I have lost a total of 33 lbs!!! I know I am still a big ole gal, but I feel so much better at 247, than I did at 280! I started trying to lose June 8th, and shortly thereafter, I found CC and I really believe that it has made a world of difference for me. I love being able to look up calories in food BEFORE I eat it, so that if it does not fit in my calorie budget I can choose something else, and I love that I can pull up yesterday or the day before, to see what I ate.
ANYWAY, I started wanting to lose weight because I am going on a cruise with my friends, November 14th, and I wanted to be able to enjoy walking, exploring, or maybe even getting in a public swimming pool (which I haven't done in years). I thought maybe I could lose 15 lbs or so and feel better, but I really did not believe I could lose 33 and more lbs before my trip. I HAVE, I CAN, AND I AM SO HAPPY!!
Now, I know I will never look like a supermodel, (at 51 years old, I don't even want to), I may never even make it down to what is considered "normal" weight for my 5' 2" frame---BUT--I can be a healthier me, and I am definitely a happier me.
Thank you so much Calorie Count, for giving me a wealth of tools to use in order to help myself lose weight. I really believe this site has given me not only the tools I need, but the inspiration to keep trying.
The count-down to cruise time is winding down and I am going to be ready thanks to CC. I don't even care that my clothes are now litterally falling off me and I can't afford to buy new ones---WHO CARES----ha ha. I will find a way to wear the ones I have or go to consignment shops (cheap clothes) to get what I need until I have lost all the weight I am going to lose.....the point is........THIS IS WORKING........and I am REALLY LOSING WEIGHT!
Ok, sorry, I just HAD to tell someone, anyone, who will listen, actually. ha ha
I really had given up on my life, I thought that being 51 (reason for the cruise to celebrate birthday number 51) meant that I just had to accept myself and live with my weight problem.........but, you know what........I was wrong, I can change my life and I am. So, that is why I am running off at the mouth like this, because for the first time in a long time, I feel good about me and excited about my life, ya know?
Well, reality calls me and now, I have to get ready to go to work, so I hope everyone has a great day, and never gives up on their goals. Thanks.
Forevermejb, Jan
Congratulations Jan! You have every reason to be excited. The cruise should be a blast. On my list of things to do. I'm 5'2" as well. I know overweight is overweight no matter how tall you are, but being short presents special problems. No where to go but out! :) So happy for you. Keep up the goodwork!
Thank you so much! I wish everyone the best and if I can help in any way, that would be great. Good luck to you and everyone.
Jan
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