Monday, November 2, 2009

It's taken me 7 months

and I've lost a total of 25 pounds. I am pretty happy right now! And I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that we seem to have found something that WORKS! That's always been the sticking point -- I'll go through a lot, if I can see some results! You see, 17 of those 25 pounds have come off in the last 10 weeks of that 7 month time frame. 10 weeks ago, we started working on an item for our 101 Challenges in 1001 Days list, wherein we ate only food we made from scratch for 2 weeks. The weight started coming off dramatically. Mind you, I was eating the same number of calories as before ... and working out the same amount (sometimes even a little less!), but the weight came off. I'm pretty damned geeked right now, because we've found a way to have about 18 meals a week that are from scratch and 3 that are not & the weight is still coming off. Just gotta keep on keeping on. In another .7 pounds, I'll be at the goal weight I set back in 2002 & couldn't achieve in time for my 2003 wedding, so that's not far off ... and it's pretty damned exciting.

9 comments:

kaj said...

That is VERY exciting! Glad you found something that works. I have just started a new program that I am hopeful will work for me. I can totally relate to the 'do just about anything as long as I see some results'.

Dalovely Damanda said...

that's awesome! So proud of you, Susanne!

Jill Oriente said...

How wonderful! *high five*

Connie Carpenter Macko said...

very cool! patience is important is this process... wonder why the scratch cooking is making a difference? Perservatives and additives not there? Can't be the calories burned in front of the stove, right?! LOL keep up the good work and keep us posted!

Mel said...

Okay.....I'm thrilled FOR you! Oh my gosh!!

You not only stick to the challenge, you gain with the loss as well. (if that makes sense!)

Woooooohooooooo!! You GO girl!!!

Chiara said...

so very happy for you.

Lorell said...

That is so amazing!! I can tell you must feel great physcially and emotionaly!

chris johnson said...

I'm damn envious since I don't have your fortitude, but, you know I hope that I'm also in awe of the great work you are doing for yourself. Congratulations, dear friend!

Diane said...

YEAH!!!! I could see it in your face when you posted that picture with your niece - what a magical feeling of success! Nobody deserves it more than you do GF!