For those of you who have missed the “Fat Face” updates (although no one has commented – where are my “virtual” accountability partners?) - here we go.
The past two months have been…hmmm…shall we say….pathetic.
Between our summer camping vacation and summer camp, a trip to NYC, my birthday and just plain lack of motivation, I have been [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Weight Loss’
September 23, 2008
Fat Face Update – Back at it!
July 2, 2008
Fat Face Update – July 2
It has been six months since I began my current lifestyle of healthy eating, weight loss and exercise. Here are my results since beginning on January 2:
Total weight loss: 46 pounds
Total inches lost: 21 3/4 inches
Blood Pressure: January 2008 – on 2 medications with BP averages 130/85 July 2008 – OFF meds BP averages 132/84
Blood Tests: ALL normal! [...]
June 2, 2008
Fat Face Update – June 2
“And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:4
Endurance – that is what I need to continue to work towards achieving my weight loss and health goals. This month despite continuing to be self disciplined in my eating and exercising (except for the last [...]
May 2, 2008
Fat Face Update – May 2
It is time for my monthly update and accountability on the diet and exercise plan progress.
Total weight loss – 40.5 pounds
BP (no meds) – 128/82
Exercise – Walking program consistent 6x a week/strength training – hit & miss (I need to really get consistent 3x a week with this – no excuses – it is just a pain [...]
April 4, 2008
dieting dialogue
Some random thoughts on the dieting deal.
Questions people ask me “How do you do it?” or “Do you ever just want to quit?” or “Don’t you crave (really desire) ___________?”
How do I do it? Just the way you do anything. You stop “trying” and start doing! You just get up each day and make a choice [...]
April 4, 2008
My daily diet routine
You asked for it….you got it!
Many of you have wanted to know what I was doing to lose weight – so here are the details (complete with photos because I LOVE pictures!)
First things first though – there really is only one “secret” to losing weight – are you ready? waiting with baited breath? can’t wait to [...]
April 2, 2008
Fat Face Update – April 2
I am right in the midst of another HUGE Jim Elliot Fundraiser but wanted to give you my monthly update after three months on my healthy eating, weight loss & exercise regimen.
As of today I have lost a total of 33 pounds - which means I am back down to what I weighed when I became pregnant with Daniel [...]
March 2, 2008
Fat Face Update – March 2
January 2 - starting weight
March 2 – current weight Goal weight (38 more pounds to lose)
For those of you out there who are also trying to fight the fat – I found this very cool weight loss simulator at prevention.com - you can make a model with you body shape, your hair, eye & skin color and put in [...]
February 10, 2008
Fat Face update
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February 2008
Thought I’d give you an update on the “Fat Face” project. (since you are all my online accountability partners!) After 5 weeks of eating well and exercising regularly (30 minute walk)….I have lost 20 pounds and my face is not as puffy. I have 10 pounds to go to reach “pre-baby” Daniel weight. [...]
January 22, 2008
Facing the Facts (and the Fat)
Ok…..so it’s time to face the fact – I need to lose the weight I gained during and after baby #7. Actually, I gained only 15 pounds during the pregnancy, but then added another 15 after I had Daniel. This is my typical pattern because I am so sick during pregnancy that when I finally feel good, [...]