January/February weight loss challenge

[Susan Otcenas]

Another little bonus this week: I wore a shirt I loved a few months ago. It's this deep burgundy red, 3/4 sleeve, v-neck, cotton t-shirt, size 2X...and it was way too big on me this week. Seriously, I looked frumpy.

I'm donating it and a bagful of clothes to the women's shelter. Clothes that are too big for me. That's a first. Ha!

Roxy

Roxy - that is SO awesome. Congratulations!! I think the goal you set for June 1st is very reasonable and attainable.

I have *one* recommendation, though, and that is that you keep ONE piece of clothing that fit you when you were at your largest. I've given away almost everything that I've shrunk out of, but I kept my biggest pair of size 16 jeans. Whenever I'm really struggling with staying on track, or I need a "you can do this Susan, you know you can" sort of self-motivational boost, I go up to my bedroom and I put on those size 16 jeans. When I see them puddle in a heap around my ankles, sliding right off my size 6 hips, my determination to stick with it is always renewed. Maybe your formerly-favorite burgundy top could serve that function for you?

azfiddle - I agree - I think the WW ranges are very reasonable, and coverage a broad range of body types and ages. For my height (5'4"), the range they recommend is 117 to 146, which they define as an estimated BMI range of 20-25%. I set my original goal at 130, right smack in the middle. I'm 129.5 right now, and this is a healthy weight for me, but I'm not really "lean" at this weight. I've recently reset my WW goal to 125, which I think will put me at a lean but healthy weight for the upcoming racing season. (I was 126.5 at my lightest last summer). I expect I'll let my weight drift back to 130 again over the winter during the off-season. That will let me indulge a little over the holidays while still being in a healthy range.

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Roxy - that is SO awesome. Congratulations!! I think the goal you set for June 1st is very reasonable and attainable.

I have *one* recommendation, though, and that is that you keep ONE piece of clothing that fit you when you were at your largest. I've given away almost everything that I've shrunk out of, but I kept my biggest pair of size 16 jeans. Whenever I'm really struggling with staying on track, or I need a "you can do this Susan, you know you can" sort of self-motivational boost, I go up to my bedroom and I put on those size 16 jeans. When I see them puddle in a heap around my ankles, sliding right off my size 6 hips, my determination to stick with it is always renewed. Maybe your formerly-favorite burgundy top could serve that function for you?

+1 on the CONGRATULATIONS and the recommendation

I have a size 28 jeans that I keep in the attic. It's motivating, encouraging, and self-esteem booster to pull them out once in awhile.