When I stepped on the scale this morning, I expected a drop. Last week, I was the same and have been working quite hard this week to make an impact. But I had to double-check the result! Could that be right? Have I really made it past the halfway point to my goal weight?The scale said yes.
Jay
Starting weight: 301 pounds
Current weight: 254 pounds
Pounds lost this week: 0 pounds
Total pounds lost: 47 pounds
Susan
Starting weight: 238 pounds
Current weight: 192.5 pounds
Pounds lost this week: 4.5 pounds
Total pounds lost: 45.5 pounds
I'm so happy to be more than halfway to weighing 150 pounds. I know I could made it this far, so it seems more doable than ever to make it to the "finish line" (though staying there will be its own challenge).
Needless to say, Mr. is bummed at his lack of progress this week. He's decided to take my strength-training challenge this week, which is: Go to the Y a few times this week and lift weights, as well as do cardio.
I'm a big believer in building muscles to burn calories even when you're not exercising. It's like they're doing the work for you! We'll see if my challenge helps him on the scale next week. I hope so.
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Wow! That's awesome! I'm so happy for you both. Even if J didn't lose this week... I'm sure he'll see a drop next week. Especially if you take Susan's challenge!
Whoops... I was logged in as my husband when I posted the above comment. BTW, he's happy for you, too!
I am also a firm believer in muscle-mass helping to lose/maintain weight. It takes just as much time at the gym to do 25 minutes cardio/25 minutes weights as doing 50 minutes cardio. And to me, it's much easier. BTW Susan, you weigh less than me.
Thanks, Cara (and Jerry)! And Andrea, I believe this is a first. But of course, once you have that baby, you'll be skinnier than me in like 2 seconds. I'll enjoy it while I can.
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