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.
ReplyDeleteBravo!!! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWell done. Oh yes, I too have seen the view from that plateau. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Just make sure you don't lose muscles as well
ReplyDeleteWow! Well done, AC!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss. It's not easy and it's harder to maintain the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteCheering from the bleachers here. Good for you!!! And yes, keeping a level weight is work. You did the work and I am delighted that you did and have shared wih us.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. Well done, AC.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your hard earned work paying off! I also would be interested in knowing what you did, though I suspect it’s the usual suspects…eat less. Boo.
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