chipper So I started back on the Weight Watchers plan about 2 weeks ago. I've been working out at Curves as well, and I've lost 5 lbs! Yay! For those of you who don't know, I lost 40 lbs over the course of a year and a half and made it to goal with Weight Watchers. I maintained my goal weight for at least 6 weeks and thus achieved "Lifetime Membership." I then managed to maintain my weight around goal (up to 2 lbs over) for about a year.
Unfortunately, this year I gained about 10 lbs. My causal theories include 1) Trying to quit smoking TWICE, 2) Moving to a location about 3 blocks away from the best patisserie in town, and 3) Not going to Curves for about 3 months straight.
So- I want to nip this in the bud. Studies have shown that most people who are overweight/obese got that way through about 10 lbs. gained per year. If I don't take it off now, more will accumulate, and I worked too damn hard to lose that original 40. I also gained a huge amount of self esteem while earning my goal. Yes, I'm a vain person. NO, I don't want to be stick-thin. I rather like my curves. But I want my clothes to fit well. I don't want to be constantly looking in the mirror wondering if something makes me look fat. I want to have the energy that I had at goal.
So... I'm partway back to goal. This time, I think I'll get to goal (which is at the very top of my healthy weight range), and lose 10 more lbs. so I'll be in the middle of my weight range. Then I don't have to worry so much about going over goal.
In other news, I'm soooo excited to go up to my mom and grandma's. Justin (my brother) and Chris (his girlfriend) are flying in from Texas. It will be the first time I've seen him in 3 years, and will be my first time meeting her in person. I can't wait! I'm taking my boyfriend, and he and I are going to cook for them, giving Grams a much needed break from cooking. I think it's going to be a hoot!
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