My mid-month weigh-in revealed a loss of another 4 pounds since the end of last month for a total loss of 139 pounds since I started this major weight loss campaign on November 29, 2009. My weight loss rate had slowed in the prior two months, but seems to be increasing again which is surprising since I am getting close to my weight loss goal. When I started this campaign, my goal was to loose 150 pounds which is only 11 pounds away. My primary care doctor would like 162 or so. Frankly, I will be ecstatic when I reach the 150 pounds lost milestone, and if I do not reach 162, I’ll be OK as long as I do not gain any back after I achieve the 150 pound loss.
What is still surprising to me is I have lost all this weight by only eliminating desserts, popcorn / candy at movies, and in-between meal snacks while limiting my evening snack to an apple. I have been faithful to this new campaign, and only have a dessert, popcorn etc when I am celebrating a milestone, or my birthday / holiday. I had anticipated making additional major changes as the weight melted off, but so far, no need for additional changes. I still have my favorite menu selections at my favorite restaurants, the only change is eliminating the desserts.
As ecstatic as I am about the loss, my main goals must be to loose the additional 11 pounds, and even more important, keep the weight off this time which I failed to do when I finished previous substantial weight losses.
, and ventured out for the day. Must admit I felt, and minded the oppressive heat, but overall was OK.