That's quite a date, eh: 175/40/6?
For the past months I have been stepping on the scales on Sunday morning. This Sunday, the scale reported 175lbs dead on. That is a 40lb loss that took 6 months. Hence the 175/40/6 title.
I lost much of that poundage in the first two months before I really began weighing myself, but I did know my initial weight. I think it has since taken me a month and a half to lose the last 5 pounds, or maybe even just 4 pounds over slightly longer because it is slow going now, and that is okay at this point.
I didn't have a particular goal in mind when I started this way of eating, but lately, the 175 figure has been in my sights, and I didn't want to report until I reached that weight. I don't know why 175 is more significant than 176, but that's how it feels, right? It's the same with anniversaries; being married for 50 years is so much more impressive than a mere 49 years.
Who knows if there are more pounds to shed? If I were young and needed to be in tiptop fighting shape, I might theoretically be able to hit 165 or perhaps slightly lower, but alas I am not young and I couldn’t fight my way out of a paper bag, so I am quite satisfied with 175/40/6.
One thing has been made remarkably and almost frighteningly clear to me is that there is a very fine line between losing, gaining and plateauing. I recently, despite sticking pretty close the plan, gained a pound one week and another in the next week before I lost them slowly over the following two weeks. It's a near thing and a lifelong struggle, it seems.
Impressive! It is hard to stay a healthy weight, even harder to get to a healthy weight in our modern food environment, so congratulations to you for doing just that!
ReplyDeleteSame here...lost down to a very comfortable level, then was shocked at the doc. visit last week to see I'd gained 6 pounds again. So back to basics! So glad you've accomplished your goal, and am sharing it with us...we're a strange community of friendly (mostly) supportive folks, and maybe can gain a bit of knowledge from each other, or a laugh every once in a while. I think blogs do bring out the best in people.
ReplyDeletewell done. I've been going the other way. Need to go to the gym more.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, AC. I am glad to know it's still working for you.
ReplyDeleteHaving intentionally shed weight last year, I know how hard it can be especially when the body adapts and tries to conserve the energy you are denying it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell done. You've done a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteQuite an accomplishment to celebrate! I too know the struggle of weigh gain and loss. Traveling and eating out all meals is no help to losing pounds.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic! Well done and a big deal (the envy of many of us, I'm sure -- at least me!) And yes -- fives and zeros always seem more important!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have found that as an elder I can't weigh what I did 30 years ago, or even 20. I'm 35lbs heavier than I was then and realize I would look haggard. You look really good. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGood for you. That is impressive.
ReplyDeleteThat's very impressive! Was there a reason for the weight loss? I wish I were motivated to lose a few pounds.
ReplyDeleteA desire for better general health but nothing in particular. We all want to look and feel better.
Delete40 lbs in 6 months! That's incredible. I'd love to hear about the changes and your plan. I'd always be happy to drop a few lbs.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure what to share yet.
DeletePeople have been exclaiming for the past 6 years that I'm "so thin," and I wasn't doing anything for that purpose, so I joke that us old gals are either going to be a bag o' bones or a chubby chicken and that's all there is to it.
ReplyDeleteWell done! It's a pity the weight doesn't shift as swiftly as it gathers or we would all be accompanying you.
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