Small Gains

2012-01-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

Current Weight: 324.8
Difference: +1.2
Goal Weight: 175.0
Total To Lose: 149.8

A couple of changes since last week. The most obvious is the blog address. I've done this a few times and I know it's a pain in the rear for those of you following me. For that, I'm sorry. The only explanation I'll give aside from my ADHD is that my reasons are personal. I would love to tell you that this will be the last time it happens but I'm pretty sure I've said that before and done it again anyway. I hope I won't feel the need to change it again but no promises.

Another change you might have noticed is my goal weight. Last week it was 160 and today it's posted as 175. The reason for this is I am big-boned and large of chest. While some of that may diminish with weight loss, I highly doubt I will lose all of it. For now, 175 is a more realistic goal for me until I get there and see what my body is doing. I personally think my own healthy weight will be around 150ish but I haven't weighed that little in years so we'll just have to see.

A 1.2 gain this week, okay. Not the greatest thought but I didn't stick to any kind of real diet this week. A lot of things are just settling down between Peter's new job and the new schedule it brings, plus work and juggling getting his truck road-worthy so he can have transportation to and from his new job. I'm thankful that the gain wasn't higher but my goal for the week is to eat healthier and hopefully see a 2 pound loss next Sunday.

Welcome to 2012!

2012-01-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

Starting Weight: 323.6

Goal Weight: 160.0

Total To Lose: 163.6

In 2011, I proved that I can stick with a new eating plan and be healthier than I have been in years. I went from 317 down to 283 and fit into size 26 jeans. I completed a 5k for the first time ever, with a time of 65:56. I quit smoking for 2 months, which is where I gained the weight back. I was motivated and focused, energetic and happy. I'm getting that all back this year and hanging onto it until my last breath.

My name is Misty and, starting today, I follow the South Beach Diet. In this blog I will share achievements and failures, goals and milestones. I will be in-your-face blunt with the possibility of some colorful language, so if you're against swearing this isn't the blog for you to follow. For too long I have justified not sticking to a healthier eating plan and it stops here. I have beaten and abused my body with junk food for many years, and for the last 3 years it's been hitting back. Those who know me know that I don't back off from a fight and I'm not about to start now.

So here's to you 2012, and here's to me because I'm worth it.

Weighing In

Small Gains

Welcome to 2012!