CJK's journey BACK to the real me!!!! Comments welcomed and encouraged!!

[DisDee]

Sound like you had an awesome weekend even if it did include too many eating temptations. You got through it and are back on track, so that's what's important. You've been so dedicated to your healthy lifestyle and should be congratulated for being so close to your goal!

 

[CJK]

Thanks for dropping by everyone! I'm on a mission to get to journals today. I leave for Branson this weekend, so I'd like to try to catch up on journals before then!

Well colour me silly! Is that a real expression?

Anyway....I lost 2lbs this week! I'm pretty shocked considering my 1.5 days of bad eating on the weekend. Dh thinks I didn't eat enough last week, so my body welcomed the extra food on the weekend and my body realized I wasn't in starvation mode so it dropped the 2lbs. I did get right back on track Sunday afternoon/evening so that likely helped too. I'm still shocked though!

With these 2lbs gone, I'm now in the upper upper upper end of my BMI healthy range!!! Woohoo!!! I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever get here! If I drop 10 more pounds (I'm considering 13), then I'd be comfortably in the healthy BMI range.

Now, if I could lose weight in my belly and legs and STOP losing in my chest, I'd be all set!!!!!!

I'm off to Branson this weekend so I won't be posting next week. Thankfully our hotel has a fitness center so dh and I plan to use it! I won't have too much control over food, but I'll try. With Christmas being a month away, I don't want to GAIN before Christmas even gets here!! Oy!

Have a great week and American Thanksgiving! Best wishes to continued losses for all of us!!!

 

[CACruisin']

You are officially no longer overweight! Huge Congrats!!!! You should be so proud of this major milestone!!!

Now, if I could lose weight in my belly and legs and STOP losing in my chest, I'd be all set!!!!!!

I hear ya sister!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful vacation too!

 

[kmp1191]

CONGRATS ON THE LOSS!!!!
Have fun in Branson!! Enjoy yourself and relax!!

(I'm on my way to IL and we stopped at a Sonic...still in TN and DD says, are we in Canada yet? I said, Yep, just crossed the border! After she got her Grilled cheese she says..."Wow, I"ve never had Canadian food before!")
ok....so she's a little strange!!

Have a good vacation!!
marie

 

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations on the loss, CJK! I'm so proud of you!

Have a great time in Branson!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[lovinaz]

Congrats on the loss, that is wonderful that you are finally in your healthy weight range!!!

It is the pits that we can't choose where the weight comes off, isn't it? Just keep at it and eventually it will come off where you need it!

Have fun in Branson!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

CONGRATS on the loss!!!!!

Enjoy your time away!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow CJK that is awesome news! We are very proud of you and your efforts to be healthy have certainly paid off! Way to go! I hope Branson was fun!

 

[kmp1191]

Ok....update!!!
Are you home yet? How was the vacation? Did you like Branson? Did you lose more weight?
C'mon!!! Don't leave us hangin!!

marie

 

[bekkiz]

I hope your trip went well, but more importantly

CONGRATS!! You're doing a great job and I know you can hit your targets in no time

 

[traceycooper]

Congrats on another loss
I dont think your food was as bad as you thought, you kept your portions reasonable so well done & it sounded like a great weekend
Hope you had a great trip!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hope you are having a great week!!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi CJK~

Hope you're having a great week! How was Branson? I'm leaving for WDW tomorrow, but I just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing. Take care!

 

[CJK]

Thanks everyone! I'm back from a GREAT trip to Branson. What a great little town with fabulous entertainment. In 3 full days in Branson, we managed to see 10 shows, Inspiration Tower, Christmas festival of lights and Silver Dollar City! Can you believe it? While it was very busy, there was VERY LITTLE exercise!!! Our days consisted of eating and sitting! I did manage to run on the hotel treadmill twice for 30min. each time. I also TRIED to be good foodwise, but I did allow some treats here and there. Buffets are ALWAYS my downfall!!!

I weighed myself today and wow - I actually lost one pound!!!! I've really gotten good at knowing what to order and what not to.....but I did think my desserts and bacon/egg mornings would have caused some damage, but maybe not!

My last official weigh-in was 10 days ago, but as of now, I'm down 3lbs from then. Hopefully this weightloss wasn't a fluke, but I'll try not to weigh myself again until Wednesday - 2 weeks after my last weigh-in.

I just have to share a little story. It may seem insignificant to most people, but for me, it was a victory. We went to Branson on a bus tour. During one of our travel days, I needed to get into my carry-on bag which was in one of the compartments above my seat. I stood up and started rummaging through it. Just then, a couple fellow passengers needed to get by me so I had to squish into a nearby seat in order to allow the people through. A woman behind me exclaimed, "it's a good thing you're so tiny"!!

I just smiled and eventually found my seat again. But inside, I was positively glowing!!! I know that this past June, there's no way anyone would have ever called me tiny!!! I must be doing something right and boy, does it feel good. I've decided to go for another 10lbs of weightloss, but I'm 6lbs away from my original goal. The end is in sight!! I'm excited to try maintaining since.....well......I've never really tried it before.

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I'll get to all the journals shortly.

 

[toystoryduo]

I just have to share a little story. It may seem insignificant to most people, but for me, it was a victory. We went to Branson on a bus tour. During one of our travel days, I needed to get into my carry-on bag which was in one of the compartments above my seat. I stood up and started rummaging through it. Just then, a couple fellow passengers needed to get by me so I had to squish into a nearby seat in order to allow the people through. A woman behind me exclaimed, "it's a good thing you're so tiny"!!

I just smiled and eventually found my seat again. But inside, I was positively glowing!!! I know that this past June, there's no way anyone would have ever called me tiny!!! I must be doing something right and boy, does it feel good. I've decided to go for another 10lbs of weightloss, but I'm 6lbs away from my original goal. The end is in sight!! I'm excited to try maintaining since.....well......I've never really tried it before.

What a great story and a wonderful compliment to boot! Congratulations on all of your weight loss success so far! That is great that you lost a pound on vacation! I'm leaving for WDW today and to lose a pound (instead of gaining 10 ) would be great! You'll have to let us in on your secret.

Have a wonderful weekend! Welcome Back!

 

[lovinaz]

That is a great story and the ultimate compliment! WHatever you are doing is working, I bet you will have no problem losing those next 10lbs. I wish I were as dedicated as you, maybe then I wouldn't be playing with the same 5lbs for the past 18 months...

Keep it up!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

That is a great story and wonderful compliment! i would have felt great too!!!!

have a great weekend!

 

[traceycooper]

Thats a lovely story CJK
Congratulations on the weight loss
Sounds like you had a great time in Branson
Buffets are my downfall too!!
Whatever your doing keep doing it cos its deffinatly working!!

 

[kmp1191]

Congrats on the loss...that's awsome!!! Tell me how you're doing it!!

Loved the story...

have a great week!
marie

 

[DisDee]

I loved your story about the bus! You should really be proud of your accomplishments regarding your weight and lifestlye changes. I've been following your journal since you started, and you are an inspiration! Now, if you could just send some of that dedication and resolve my way, I'd sure appreciate it!