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

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.

As you know, this site is all about shrinking. You shrinking, me shrinking, everybody shrinking! We’re here because our jeans are/were too tight, heck all of our clothes are too tight. Our goal is shrink so we can buy new, smaller jeans!

So tell me, when you’re done shrinking, what is the one thing you can wait to buy? For me, it’s a really good pair of jeans. Not necessarily super-expensive jeans, but jeans that fit like they were made for me. Jeans that aren’t too long (I’m a shorty), have the perfect rise, (so I don’t get that God-forsaken muffin-top spillage) great pockets that don’t make my butt look too big (cause I’ve got some junk in my trunk), and  they have to be soft. So soft.

So help a sister out, tell me what you dream jeans are? What brand? What cut? What style?

And don’t forget to share what one item of clothing you’re longing to buy when you shrink!

On Monday, I weighed 157. Today I weighed 155.8! YES! It’s a step in the right direction. Of course tomorrow is Turkey day and I’m a little concerned, but you know what? This loss is EXACTLY what I needed. Isn’t it funny how a loss can really put you in the right frame of mind? It makes you want to try harder, to drink more water, to count those points.

Tomorrow will be a good day. A good day filled with good food choices!