Erika's New Life Challenge, Weight Loss Journal

Ok....here we go. 6 wks post-partum is over, and now it's time to get serious!!

Weight the day I went into labor: 225.8 pounds
Current weight: 202.1 pounds
Goal Weight: 150 pounds

I think this is going to be a little more difficult this time around, but we'll see if we can't get this weight off in the next 9 months.

I'll post my measurements later when I feel up to getting depressed over taking out the tape measure to see how bad that body really is. LOL

OK.....I took the evil measurements. Boy do I have my work cut out for me.

Calves = 16 inches each
Thighs = 27.5 inches each
Hips = 45 inches
Waist = 38 inches
Bust = 42 inches ( This one I dont' mind so much )
Arms = 13.5 inches each

SO! My Goal measurements are....

Calves = 13 inches
Thighs = 21 inches
Hips = 39 inches
Waist = 29 inches
Bust = 42 inches (HA! I'm dreaming) Ok....38 inches
Arms = 11 inches

So, not only do I need to loose 52 more pounds, but a total of 31 inches off of my body......

Well, we'll see.....

Well, according to the Dr.'s office last week. I've lost something like 8 ounces... whoopie diddle! And then today....our scale here at the house broke!! That can't be a good sign. LOL OH WELL!

I'm doing some situps each day, and some neck exercises that my Chiro gave me to help with my neck pain, and some stretches.....nothing too strainuous yet. I'm trying the gradual approach

Just can't get motivated ....and cant' find the time

Well, since my scale is broken I have no idea as to how much I weigh, but I can use a measuring tape. (not that I really want to )

So, I've started slowly with walking, sit ups/crunches, leg lifts, squats.....Then I caught this stupid cold....but I'm still trying to tighten the muscles everyday a few times just to get them used to being used. KWIM?

So, here are the measurements

Calves = 16 inches each
Thighs = 28 inches each (they went up )
Hips = 44 3/4 inches
Waist = 38 inches
Bust = 41 1/4 inches
Arms = 13.5 inches each

So VERY little progress. Hopefully after this cold I'll be able to breath again through my nose and start yoga and pilates 4 days a week. We'll see.

Went to the Dr. today and I've lost weight!!!!!!!! 199.4 lbs It's so nice to finally be under 200

Ok....it's been awhile. But my eating habits have been pretty good over the last couple weeks. Not really much of an appetite with everything that's going on. Still don't know how much I weigh though....Our scale says I've lost weight on every OTHER day, so who knows!

I feel thinner though....not as rolly polly anyways. But my goal is to loose 50 pounds by July. To get to 145-150 by July first! Now if I could just find the time to get a really good 30 minutes of cardio in a day.....hmmmmmmmm.....

I do have a Post-Op Dr. appt on Thursday, so maybe I'll get weighed then. We'll see.

I've LOST weight!!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!

DH finally bought a new scale today for the bathroom. It's REALLY nice....except it also give your % of body fat. UGH! , But I immediately hopped on (after peeing and taking off my jeans of course) and I'm down to 197.0 lbs!!! WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! I'm so excited. And that was after eating LUNCH and Breakfast. SO who knows what it will say in the morning. I'm so excited and motivated now. Let see if I can get below 190 lbs by Christmas!

Congratulations, don't cha just love it when the scales are our friends.

TOTALLY!!

I weighed in this morning and I'm done a couple more pounds 195.4!! WOOO HOOO! This is wonderful. I'm getting closer!!

Wow, congrats again. Keep up the great work, it can be extra hard the next couple of weeks with Christmas coming but you can do it.

Thanks Terri for the encouragement. I actually worked out two days in a row last week.....and then I got too busy But something must have worked b/c I'm now down to 194.4.....Not much of a loss, but it's still a loss.

OH....and here are the new measurements. UGH....

Calves = 16.5 inches each (they went up )
Thighs = 27 inches each (YEAH!!)
Hips = 43 3/4 inches (Wooo Hooo!!)
Waist = 36 3/4 inches (WOW!!)
Bust = 42 inches (That's before nursing HA! )
Arms = 13.5 inches each

So....some improvement. Mainly in the hips and waist. But definate progress...

Great job Erika, a loss is a loss is a loss. Keep up the great work.

DOWN AGAIN!!! I weighed myself this morning (mainly b/c I had a ton of chocolatey goodness yesterday and I was curious to see the damage it caused ) But I weighed 193.8... Shock and a half!! I'm so excited! Still not down to 190 like I wanted to be, but that's ok. I'll get there.

Congratulations. nice to lose even after a treat or a million.

I gained 3 lbs. If my mom didn't cook so darn good. I'm back up to 196.6 according to the scale this morning, but I think that will come off quickly now with all the packing and moving. Not much time to eat big meals around here, so I'm refusing to change my ticker. LOL B/c I know I'll be back down to 193 soon. (hopefully )

Apparently, moving was what I needed to get over the hump.... I'm down to 186!!!!!!!!!! I thought my clothes were feeling a little loose and sure enough....got on the scale this morning and saw a dramatic drop. Just gotta keep it off now, and gotta start gettin' in shape.

CONGRATS!!!! and welcome back.

Congratulations!!
Welcome back, I can't wait to cheer you on!!

Congratulations Erika! Keep up the great work.

Awesome work, you can do it, new digs and a new you. Keep it up you can do it.

According to the scale this morning.....184.4 lbs. WOO HOOO!!! I'm over half way!!

This post has been edited by MyLuvBugs on Jan 29 2007, 02:50 PM

Erika that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up girl!!

WTG Erika, you're doing great!!!!!!

WTG Erika!!! Keep up the great work at being a LOSER!!!!

How did I miss this, congrats. You go girl.