Christy

My goal for this challenge was to lose 10 pounds. When I set that goal, I realized it was completely unrealistic, but part of me wished and hoped I could pull it off. I mean, 10 pounds gone would have to put me 6 pounds from my goal!! Alas, I did not lose 10 pounds, but in 7 weeks, I lost 3.6 pounds! WOW!

Three point six pounds is so much to me. Exactly one year ago, I was 155.8 and today I am 142.4. It’s been a long, hard road this time around. More distractions, more set backs, but also more victories. It feels like I have to work so much harder for each and every pound now, so I celebrate every one of them. Heck, I celebrate fractions of them, most weeks!

Three and a half years ago, when I started this journey, I weighed in at 193 pounds. WOW. It’s so hard for me to imagine an additional 50 pounds on my frame, but it was there. My 6 year old son weighs 50 pounds, so that really puts it into perspective for me!

Even though I didn’t lose 10 pounds during the Shrink for Good challenge (in conjunction with Weight Watchers Lose for Good campaign), I will still be donating 100 pounds of food to my local food bank. I can’t wait to hit the grocery store tomorrow and buy all those wonderful items!!! Be sure to check back in next Wednesday for our Parade of Cans!! It’s going to be SO VERY AWESOME!

Challenge start: 146

Todays weight: 142.4

Loss: 3.6

So many people, who are taking part in this challenge, have mentioned what a wonderful thing it is. And yes, it is. I feel a renewed sense of determination each and every day because I know I’m not only doing this for myself. I’m doing it to benefit people who are hungry. I’m cutting back so I can lose weight and reach my goal, and as I do it, I keep in mind that the food I’m not eating is going to go people who really, really need it!

So here is my weight loss for the week:

Last week: 146
Sunday (start of Shrink for Good): 146
Today: 144.8

LOSS: 1.2# WOOT!

I think I’m off to a pretty good start on my 10# goal for this challenge

What worked for me this week:

• Weight Watchers really does work if you do it!
• EA Sport Active 30-Day Challenge is off to a good start. I can really feel the burn, and see the burned calories as I go along. Serious motivation, folks!
• I’ve been really determined to get in 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. I made my goal almost everyday!
• WATER! I’m drinking as much as I can. Why stop at 64 ounces?
• Good attitude. I CAN do this!

Yes, I am. Once and for all. I have 16 pounds to go until I reach my goal and nothing would make me happier than to lose all 16 while on this challenge! But I’m not going to get crazy or anything.

OH, the challenge, it’s SO wonderful and amazing and it brings tears to my eyes thinking that we, WE, can do so much good while making ourselves so much better.

So here I am today. Last night was my “splurge” night, so I’m afraid I’m not at my best on the scales this morning, but that’s okay, it just means I’ll have more to donate, right?!!!

Shrink for Good starting weight: 146
Shrink for Good goal: lose 10 pounds

A little extra: If I lose 10 pounds, I will donate 10x that amount to my local food bank. That’s right. I will donate 100 pounds of food if I hit my 10 pound goal. I know it’s a lot, but it’s so worth every single ounce, and I’m going to work EXTRA hard for it this time around.