Revenge
Posted in My Weight-Loss Journey by RachelStarting weight: 271 lbs
Current weight: 183 lbs
Loss last week: 0 lbs
Total Loss: -88 lbs
Another exciting 0-lb loss is in the books. I haven’t uploaded my GoWear Fit stats yet, but I am 99% sure I created enough of a calorie deficit to lose at least a pound. That pound could be hiding just about anywhere, but it needs to cut the shit, man-up, and and admit when it’s gone!
In all honesty, I am not surprised by last week’s goose egg. I don’t think I’ve ever actually lost weight after spending a Friday night at Cassie’s. Sounds impossible since we’re both Calorie Nazis and make it a point to engage in some sort of activity whether it be Zumba class Saturday morning (followed by a chilly 2-mile jog) or a trip to the gym, but it’s true. It’s oh-so-painfully (and hilariously) true. Of course, a week’s worth of effort doesn’t hinge on a single day, but admit it: it’s weird.
I feel great about all of the wonderful (and sometimes difficult) choices I make week after week, my improved fitness level, and my success thus far, but hitting my ’100 lbs Gone By 01/01/10′ goal seems to be slipping from my grasp. And I’m not OK with it. I’m three-for-three in the Goal Department thus far (jogging a 5K + jogging a 10K + losing 81lbs by my 26th birthday) and I absolutely refuse to become idle during these next 39 days.
In order to reach my goal of losing 100 lbs by January 1, 2010, I will need to lose approximately 2.36 lbs per week for the next 5.5 weeks. Do able? YES, so long as I do less of the following:
- Downing 900 calories worth of vodka (Sat night = 500 cals over my ‘goal’)
- Substituting classes instead of going to the gym (last week = 3 hrs vs 6 hrs @ less intensity)
- Dining out (last week = 4x; counted calories, but possible sodium overload)
Fuck it. I am going to the gym tonight after work, applying a second coat of paint to the bathroom when I get home, and doing at least two loads of laundry before bed. I’ll show you a calorie burn!
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Sue says:
Okay. So the first time I read this I thought it said you needed to down Vodka to hit the goal. And I was all AMEN SISTAH! But then I took another look.
erin says:
chickie…i am right along side ya. bustin ass trying to make my 10% goal by jan 01.
lets fuckin do it.
Rachel says:
Busting ass one day at a time.
Mary :: A Merry Life says:
That’s a cool goal. I hope you made it but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t. Something the body doesn’t want to listen and do what it should. You can do everything right one week and lose no weight. It’s frustrating but just how it goes.
Rachel says:
You’re right. Sometimes you can do everything ‘by the books’ only to be completely slapped in the face by the body not wanting to ‘give it up’. I won’t slit my wrists if I don’t achieve my goal, but at the same time, I’ve got to give it my best shot. If I try my hardest and come up short, I will find comfort in knowing that I gave it my all.
That’s all we can really do, right?
Thanks, Mary. <3
Mary :: A Merry Life says:
Also… yeah…. let’s fucking do it.
South Beach Steve says:
There’s nothing like a little taunting from the stubborn pound to give us a little extra umph!
Tricia says:
Yeah…..I hate plateaus. Sounds crazy, but when I hit one I up my calories for a day or two and then go back down. Confuses my body I guess.
Kat says:
Hi Rachel, I just wanted to stop by and say hi and to congratulate you on your amazing progress. You are doing awesome! You can definitely see your progress in your pics!
Plateaus are super challenging for me. It is hard to keep on doing all the right things when the scale isn’t moving. Thankfully I busted through a 2 month plateau last week. I guess I have @jillianmichaels to thank for that! The 30 Day Shred is kicking my butt! I am going to be super goal focused too between now and the end of the year,. Here’s to ending the year strong!
yobigmike says:
It’s funny how a small setback is enough to renew your focus. You’re gonna bust that 100 lb mark right on its a**!!