Lostin2007's Blog

So I've finally decided to post my weight loss figures. I think it's good to put them in writing and to actually see the progress i've made. It's not an easy thing to admit when you're overweight, how much you exactly weigh. I know i don't have to post them but i'm proud of what i've accomplished so far. Although i still have a long way to go. I'm excited to post them now and no longer ashamed of those numbers.

On January 1, 2007 I decided that i was going to focus on me and make some changes. One of those changes was to lose weight.

My starting weight was 261 pounds.

My current weight is 195 pounds. woooohooooo! go me!

That is a 66 pound weight loss!! wooooohoooooooo!!!

I didn't ever think i would be under the 200 pound mark. I think it's great!

I haven't replaced any of my shirts yet so i'm not sure what size i wear in those. 

My pants in the beginning were a very tight 24, probably should have been a 26.

I went pant shopping the other day and i can wear a size 16 plus pant!!!! woooooooooooohoooooooooo! !!

 I was so happy that i started jumping up and down in the fitting room and then i started crying. lol

The last time i was able to wear that size was in 2001. It's been a very long time. a size 16 plus, wow. *dances around the room* wooohoooo!

I can't wait for the weather to get warmer so i can start walking.

Now my next goal is to shop in the regular section. wooohoooo!

*hugs*  

 

I recently re-read some posts that were from last year. WOW It was so weird reading some of them because it felt like it was forever ago. I vaguely remember feeling like nothing mattered anymore. I think i described it as being at the bottom of a pool and not being able to swim to the top. It feels like it's been years and it's only been a year at the most. It's amazing how much i've changed already. I'm nowhere near the same person i was then, which is a very good thing. :) I've learned a lot about myself and am still learning.

A friend recently asked me if i was going to change my name since 2007 was going to be gone. I think they suggested found2008 or something along those lines.  I'm going to leave my name the way it is because 2007 represents something to me. 2007 was the year i started focusing on what I needed. 2007 was a rough year for me but i've learned so much about myself and how strong i am. I will always be lostin2007 because i am still lost in a sense and i'm trying to find myself. I'm on my way to discovering who i am but i think i still have a long way to go. (i know we never stop discovering who we are) I don't mind being lost. Being lost isn't a bad thing as long you try to find yourself. 

Also, i'm lostin2007 because in 2007  I LOST 65 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOO! Go me!!!!!!!!

I finally got 2 days off in a row. *shock* Yeah, it's true 2 days off in a row but i had to fight to get them. Basically telling everyone that i'm turning my phone off and do not call me. I've also decided to take an extra weekend off from my part-time job just so i can have some additional time off. I figure since it's winter and they are cutting hours there is no since in me going in for 5 hours each day every weekend. Once they start increasing hours again, i'm sure i will be right back working as much as possible so i can go back to school.

 *hugs*

 

I made most of my 2007 resolutions come true!! woooohoooo go me! So now here are my 2008 resolutions. I know I have alot but I know I can make these happen.

1. Lose MORE Weight
2. Eat Healthier
3. Start Exercising on a regular basis
4. Drink more water
5. Continue to follow Weight Watchers
6. Quit working 2 jobs
7. Go back to school
8. Get the grades I want and need
9. Take more time for myself and enjoy life. Spend time with family and friends.
10. Continue to find myself and have fun doing it.
11. Make my dreams and goals come true.

I'm sure there's more but this is enough to get me started.