I'm "allowed" 1 day off from exercise, suggested by my doctor. Today was that day. I've lost -4.1 Lbs. in 1 week by counting calories, eating more fruits/veggies, less in the evening, and by exercise. I'm a Very Happy Camper. If I lose -1 Lb. weekly, by 9/22/14, I'll be 140 Lbs.
I'm looking forward to the journey, rather than dreading it. I believe attitude has a lot to do with it. I know that weight can go up or down, plateau, etc.., too, but I'm prepared for that and refuse to let that get me discouraged to the point where I stop counting calories, eat lots of fruits/veggies and exercise. I've been 280 Lbs. before (1990) and I know I can lose the last little bit. I have -44.3 Lbs. to go. However, if I look good, feel healthy and better at 145 - 160 Lbs., I may take the option of accepting that weight range, too. This means I'll have -30.3 Lbs. to -24.3 Lbs. to lose. That's doable, too. I'll be 62 in the New Year, so feel it's "time" I finally let "go" of this excess weight that's left, get more fit, and might be going back to hiking, gardening, and climbing the ladder to do things about the house, too. I think the neatest thing of all, is how with more exercise, better sleep, the body restfully sleeps and heals itself so Fibromyalgia pain's nearly nil. I'm sure enjoying Life again.
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