Maintenance is Boring...But Just as Difficult as Losing

I wish I had some exciting new weight loss number on the scale to announce to you...but I don't...because maintenance is boring.

I wish I had some exciting news about a new smaller clothes size to announce to you...but I don't...because maintenance is boring.


Is this why so many weight loss bloggers disappear from the blogosphere the moment they hit their goal weight?  Where do they go?  Do they keep the weight off?

I wish that there were more bloggers who would talk about maintenance.  Why?  Because it's just as hard as losing in my opinion.  I still have to keep track of what I eat.  I still have to exercise 4+ times a week.  As I have said over and over..."THERE IS NO DONE."

PS: I'm working on a new color scheme/design for my blog...please be patient while under construction.

10 Superficial Reasons to Lose Weight

I stole borrowed this post from BenDoesLife.com

Ben lost 120+ lbs and has kept it off.  Way to go Ben!
So, with no further delays....

Here are 10 Superficial Reasons to Lose Weight. Because we can’t always be politically correct:

• You don’t have to pull the seatbelt as far to click it.
• Let’s be honest, chub-rub sucks.
• Far fewer sweat stains.
• Cartwheels are much easier (and graceful).
• No more pulling the shirt out of fat rolls when you sit down. (don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.)
• People don’t eyeball you questioningly when you take the last cookie/slice of pizza.
• You can put your shoes on like a normal person. For those of you that have never been obese, trust us, it’s really really hard to put shoes on.
• No more fat-tax ($2 for XXL and up shirts)
• No more pretending like you’re wearing a T-shirt over your bathing suit to “prevent sunburns.”
• Floors don’t creak as loudly. Sneaking up on people is much easier.

However, to be fair, here is one reason to stay fat:

• If you’re riding with friends in a two-door car, you always get shotgun, because everyone knows there’s no way you’re getting into the backseat without tearing some ligaments.

But even still, the lose-weight side wins convincingly 10-1. Let’s keep moving.

What’s your superficial reason to lose weight?

Weigh-in Day...and the Results Are...

Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Today's Weight: 144.0 lbs.

Happy Friday!

My Accountability Goal for 2011

I recently discovered the The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) which was established in 1994.

NWCR is the largest prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance:

• Developed to identify and investigate the characteristics of individuals who have succeeded at long-term weight loss.
• Tracks over 5,000 individuals who have lost significant amounts of weight and kept it off for long periods of time.
• Detailed questionnaires and annual follow-up surveys are used to examine the behavioral and psychological characteristics of weight maintainers, as well as the strategies they use to maintaining their weight losses.
• It's FREE.

To join the NWCR, one must meet the following requirements: Lost at least 30 pounds and maintained a weight loss of at least 30 pounds for one year or more

 

So, my goal is that on December 17, 2011 (my one year anniversary of hitting goal), I can sign up and join the registry at 145 lbs, having maintained my 111 lb loss for 1 year.
 
PS: Weigh-in tomorrow.

The Witching Hour

I have been struggling lately with eating (or trying to not eat) after work/dinner. 

You know...that time between dinner and bedtime..?  I am so great with my food choices during the day at work and even during the day on the weekends.  Something just happens at night and I turn into a "Head Hunger" beast.

Well, lucky for me, I go to bed early (~9pm) since I have to be up early for work.  But still...that time between 7-9pm...I seem to creep my way back into the kitchen to see what I could eat.

I remember a tip/joke from back in the day when I was doing WW.  The leader would say, "If you run out of points for the day, just go to bed."  Ha ha ha..if only it was that easy.

I am trying to use my Sumo Wrestler analogy (Remember this post?).  It's not working.

Maybe brush my teeth right after dinner?  I don't chew gum any more for fear of swallowing it...so that's out.

Any tips for correcting this behavior?

Sad Day Yesterday...and a Pantyhose Funny

I went to my friend Amy's memorial service yesterday.  There was a great turnout of many friends and family...standing room only.  Thank you all for your kind comments on my post about Amy earlier this week.  She will be missed.

Anyways, just wanted to report that putting on pantyhose is just as difficult at 145 lbs as it was at 256 lbs.  I haven't worn them since before surgery, but yesterday was cold and I wanted to wear a skirt and not blind people with my pale legs.  Those pantyhose are the devil.  Glad I don't wear them too often. :)  At least they weren't "Queen Sized"

Yummy Soup! Thanks Amy!

Thanks to Amy over at "Once Upon a Time in the Land of Cheese and Sunkist", I cooked up a batch of her yummy Creamy Chicken Divan Soup.

Check out the recipe HERE if you haven't seen it yet.

I halved the recipe and it made 6 x 1 Cup servings.  1 serving for tonight's dinner and 5 more went into the freezer.

YUM!

New Blogger Alert!

Please stop by and say "hello" to Becky on her bandster blog "Prudence Rising". 

She is dual blogger...meaning she's sharing her journey both on blogspot and on Youtube.  She has already done a few vlogs! 

She recently emailed me and admitted to reading my entire blog from beginning to end.  That's over 300 posts!  I'm not sure if I should apologize or be honored?

She's already using her word of the year "Perseverance"!  Way to go Becky.

You can check out her blog HERE

Weigh-in Day...and the Results Are...

Week #5 of maintenance was a challenge...

Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Current Weight: 145.7 lbs

I know what I need to do this week.

Happy Friday!

It's a Privilege

I was recently watching the show "Medium" which is a drama about a psychic who works with the Phoenix Police Dept and District Attorney's office.  Love that show!

Anyways, one scene showed the District Attorney negotiating with a prisoner...telling him that if he could provide information about a crime, the DA would have the Prison Warden expand the prisoners' privileges.

Guess what the main privilege that was discussed?

EXERCISE!

Yes, exercise is a privilege in prison. 

Think about that the next time you are too tired, too busy, or too "whatever" to get your body moving. 

Why do we limit ourselves with these self-created "prisons" by not exercising?

What did you do today to move your body through space? 

I took a 20 minute power walk around the office buildings at lunch and tonight is Zumba Toning and Zumba...90 minutes. I'm gonna get my sweat on!

PS: tomorrow is weigh-in day...too much fun on vacation has caught up with me...not looking good.