Almost there!!
I was reviewing my weight history again today after weighing in and realized a couple of things. I’ve never been a big fan of BMI charts, maybe because I was “obese” for so long. But, now, I’m looking at my BMI with nearly every pound I lose and loving the fact that it’s going down! I’ve long since left the obese category and am closing in on the “normal weight” range. I’m only 1.6 points away and I LOVE watching that number shrink. It may be going slow but who cares? It’s going down steadily and that’s what I care about!
Okay, so I got a little disappointed last week after weigh in. I knew I hadn’t lost but I had also gained 2 lbs. I know it was partially TOM related but it was also laziness related. Well, I just wanted to let you know that after a swift kick in the rear by myself and a buddy or two (one in particular whom I think gets some sort of sick pleasure out of giving me a guilt trip 
), I came back full strength. I lost that 2 lbs that I’d gained plus 2 more and am well on my way to the finish line for that little mini challenge I posed to myself.
In case you missed that post: I have 1.6 points to drop on my BMI or 12 lbs to reach my “ideal weight” range. I’m closing on my house in 5 weeks. I want to drop that 12 lbs by then. That’s two weeks of 3 lbs loss, and 3 weeks of 2 lbs loss. I know I can do it if I stay focused on my goal!! I’ve actually typed up a chart and printed it. It’s now on my fridge and I get the pleasure of tracking and seeing my progress each time I go to the fridge. I know it sounds a little “corny” but it is actually helping me. All the other visual things I’ve put up have been useless but this, well, this seems to work. It reminds me of my goals and keeps me true to them.
I know we’re all in this for the benefits of weight loss: healthier bodies, more energy, looks, etc. And, I know we all “want” it pretty badly. But, what I’ve learned about myself and a few other buddyslimmers, there’s a difference in the levels of that want. Like I said, we all want it but do we all want it bad enough to work for it? If you’re not willing to work for it and work HARD, you may as well sign out and go on with your life ’cause you’re not gonna reach goal without the work! I have to say I WANT IT BAD!!!!!! So, I’ve committed to working my tail off this week and really sticking to my food plan. Oh, and what’s my food plan?? I don’t do diets. I can’t. Not for any medical reasons but because I know me. I won’t stick to it if I can’t do it for life. So, I’ve been watching calories and fat grams. I’m a numbers person. I’ve done a lot of research and used a lot of formulas to determine how many calories and fat grams I should consume each day and how many I need to burn each day. My “plan” allows for a little wiggle room so that I can indulge in a treat every now and then. If I don’t have that freedom every once in a while, I’ll go hog wild one day and probably gain 10 lbs in one sitting.
Back to the reason for this blog. I’ve looked at my weight vs. ideal range and my current BMI vs. ideal range. I’m almost there! Just 12 lbs or 1.6 points and I’ll be in the healthy range. That has got me so PUMPED! I’m ready to get there! I’ve not been in the ideal weight range for over 5 years and it’s time I got my body back and my health!! I have no plans of stopping once I lose that 12 lbs. I want to be closer to the middle of the range, so, I’ll need to lose about 30 lbs total to hit the middle. But, when I break it up into smaller bits, it looks so much more doable! For now, I’m concentrating on just getting in the range. I’ll worry about the rest when I get there!
You are getting closer Cindy! That is awesome! I just know that if you keep working hard, you will reach that goal you have set!
Its so nice to see your progress. You an inspiration to us all!! One day at a time, you’ll reach the big goal..and even go further!
Keep up the good work Cindy! You can do this!!
Great blog Cindy. You are willing to work hard and get in all that CARDIO to lose the weight, and you are going to do it.
Wonderful blog Cindy. I have no doubt you will reach your goal. You are soooo close. Just right there woman. And I think that’s it’s fab that you have managed to do this with two little one’s at home. I know you want it bad. Not too many people exercise late late at night like you do. You want it and it’s showing. And I don’t think your chart is corny at all. Sometimes I think we need visuals to show us just how close we are to goals. Keep going woman. I’m waving you in and along with some other buddies. I’m waiting for you!!!
That was a great read. I’m not a huge fan of BMI either, mainly because I’m lifting weights and on some weeks I lose inches but not pounds and it doesn’t really take that into account.
But….. that said, I can imagine each time I drop down a grade it’s going to be a massive psychological and motivational boost.
Anyone dropping from “obese” to “normal” is just such a massive achievement in my eyes. You deserve to be so proud of yourself.
That is a great post, Cindy! Your attitude is fantastic! I, too, looked at my BMI, and have gone from a 45 to a 30–still a ways off from where I need to be, but I enjoy seeing the numbers go down! I know you will reach your goal before your “move in” date! Thanks for your encouragement!
Geez, I just saw this, but I have to say, YOU ROCK!!! I loved it since my BMI moved!
This is great! You only have 12 lbs to go! WOW! With the way that you have it mapped out, your a sure fit. GO, GO, GO,..reach for the gold and it will be yours. From the way you talk, I truly believe you can do it. Many blessings your way!