Hitting the Big 3-0
Oh. My. Godsmack. As of Saturday morning, I have lost THIRTY POUNDS!!! IN SIX WEEKS!!!
Actually, a bit less than six weeks, since my seventh week doesn’t technically begin until Tuesday morning. So it’s more like 5½ weeks. And I’m feeling better, healthier than I have felt in probably 20 years. Heck, maybe 30. Not that I look 20 years younger — that may or may not come in time —but I sure feel like I’ve shed 20 years. It’s really nice to be able to walk up a flight of stairs while conversing, and not get short of breath. And who knew there was some actual muscle tone under those layers of fat?!?!
But I have to admit, the #1 greatest thrill for me in this process is getting rid of my extra chins. I actually have a jawline again, and my neck isn’t as wide as my face! It shocks me every time I see my own reflection. It shocks me right into dancing a little jig.
No, I’m not going to turn this into a weight loss blog. But now and then, I will be bragging.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Happy you’re happy!
Dave2´s last blog post: Bullet Sunday 99
September 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
w00t x 30!!! Wow, congrats and more congrats! That is most awesome. *does little jig, too* Keep on truckin’!
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September 29th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
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September 29th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I’m really glad to see you so excited. :-) YAY YOU!
sizzle´s last blog post: Round Two
September 30th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Congratulations!
Terrific job!
I so want to be you today.
Mattie´s last blog post: I Have No Lashes
September 30th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Wahoo! Like Dave wrote - I’m so happy you’re happy and excited!
suze´s last blog post: it was only a kiss, it was only a kiss…
September 30th, 2008 at 3:39 am
Congrats! Soon you’ll have even more to brag about - or is that less?
Cap´s last blog post: I’m game
September 30th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Awesome! Sometimes, you don’t realize how awful you felt before, until you start to feel good again - like not having to catch your breath! Keep up the good work!
kilax´s last blog post: Los padres visitaron
September 30th, 2008 at 6:59 am
It’s great when a plan comes together! Happy you’re happy with your progress. :)
Lisa´s last blog post: yeah, it’s been awhile!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I leave you the infamous words of praise from the WL section of the PRB…
WooHoo, Carrots!
Hilly´s last blog post: Here We Go Again…
September 30th, 2008 at 10:07 am
That is sooooooooooooo awesome!!! I’m very happy for you. You are seriously an inspiration to me. I’m almost ready to get serious about losing weight again. Thanks.
September 30th, 2008 at 10:12 am
That’s awesome SJ, way to go!
Foo´s last blog post: Higga-Update
September 30th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Dave2: Just don’t mention Banana-Macadamia Nut French Toast anymore, k?
Catherine: See? Taping that photo of you to the fridge IS helping!
Sizzle: And I am happy about your good news, too!
Mattie: I know exactly how you feel, because 7 weeks ago, I was feeling that way about someone else. I won’t say this is a cakewalk (mmm, cake), but it’s soooo worth it.
Suze: In my struggling times, I often think of your victories for inspiration.
Cap: More off, less on!
Kim: Every day I realize some new way this program is improving my life. Today two people have commented on how great my skin is looking. I can only assume it’s the soy, because I haven’t changed anything else.
Lisa: I’m just so grateful to my doctor for directing me to Medifast. I would never have chosen it on my own.
Hilly: NO CARROTS!!! They’re not allowed on my program. How about: Woo hoo, celery!
Ajooja: Thanks, sweetie! Happy to serve as a shining example. **cough**
Foo: Thanks! Dieting is the only time being a loser is a GOOD thing!
September 30th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Excellent!!!!
September 30th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Big congrats again! Brag away.
Is it still as hard as it was or is it getting any easier to tolerate?
kapgar´s last blog post: No one is gonna stop me now…
September 30th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
That’s awesome! Well done. :)
I remember the joy and finding my collarbones… it’s the stupid things eh?
Nat´s last blog post: Rattles and wind-up toys
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
High-five to your dieting awesomeness!!! Passing the big 3-0 is definitely a celebration-worthy event. :o)
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October 3rd, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Melanie: Thank you!
Kevin: Most of the time, it’s easy now. But now and then I have a day when all I can think about is what I can’t have, french fries topping the list. Those days are when I have to spend a lot of time looking in the mirror, to visually remind myself what I’m accomplishing.
Nat: I’m completely in love with my jawline now! I haven’t seen it in so long.
Carolyn: Thanks! I’ve been getting a kick out of your tweets lately, especially the backwards-butt one.
October 3rd, 2008 at 10:59 pm
How awesome are you? Woooo hoooo! Way to go, SJ!
Winter´s last blog post: Recap
October 4th, 2008 at 8:44 am
wow, congratulations in such an accomplishment!
October 5th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Damn, hell, YEAH!!! Go you!!
It’s astounding how losing even 5 pounds can improve how you feel. Losing 30 pounds…your body must be gleefully adjusting to less pressure on joints.
October 6th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Major congrats. Such a cool goal to reach.
martymankins´s last blog post: Scooter Sunday #25
October 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Congratulation on the wieghtloss…if you’d ever like to make a guest post on our weight loss blog let me know. We’re always looking for some content. You could of course link back here in your post. Let me know.
Paunchiness´s last blog post: Goose Eggs
November 13th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Winter: It’s pretty exciting, that’s for sure!
Leandra: Thank you!
Muse: That’s the most amazing part for me - how much better I feel! Lighter, freer, younger. I can’t even imagine how I’m going to feel as I get closer to goal.
Marty: Thanks, and good luck with your own fitness endeavors.
Paunchiness: Thanks for the invite, but I can’t even keep up with my own blog, much less write for someone else’s.