I did it!! Reached 40lb weight loss goal! - Weekly weight loss report - week 7

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED!



I have met my original 40lb weight loss goal!!


In one respect it is hard to believe. I haven't seen this weight for about 4 ish years. But on the other hand, I can believe it. Of course the scales tell me so, but also I've just kept doing what I know works, and over hauled the way I eat, and this year have even introduced exercise.


This graph show my 10lb weight loss for this year. As you can see, there have been ups and downs. That's completely natural and the main thing is not to get disheartened on the 'ups'. I've handled the increases really well because I've always had the long term picture in mind.







This chart is from August until today. Again, there have been weeks when I've had increases in my weight. You just have to keep doing what you know works and trust your body to do what it needs to each week.







Weight loss starting date: August 2010


Starting weight: 188.8 lbs (13 stone 6.8 lbs)


Today's weight: 148.2 lbs (10 stone 8.2 lbs)



Total weight loss: 40.6 lbs (2 stone 12.6 lbs)


I'll sort out some better pics at some point, but the one on the right is the most recent.


Before and After:







It's kind of hard to imagine what 40lbs looks like so in anticipation of this day I've prepared some graphics!


40lbs is the equivalent to...


Nearly 9 two litre bottles of drink!







40 tins of soup!







16 large pineapples!

Graphic design isn't my strong point, but I have to award myself with a certificate today!











I've still got a little way to go, but not too much. I'll write more about that next time, and also answer some questions about how I've lost the weight. If you have any questions, leave a comment, give me a shout on twitter or drop me an email karenstrunks@hotmail.co.uk.



'Lost' doesn't feel like the right word today!


I've abandoned...


I've been liberated from...


I've left behind...


I've said goodbye to...


I've ditched...



I've banished...


40 lbs!


Would love to write a whole lot more, but have a big wedding photography day ahead of me. Catch you soon! :)

Weekly weight loss report - week 5

In the photo below you are looking at a lady who is just 1.8lbs away from a 40lb weight loss!

I should reach the 40lb mark soon and this is quite significant for me as when I started my weight loss endeavours in August, 40lbs was my goal.


Taken before I went out last night.

And it's just dawned on me that 6 months have passed since I decided to lose weight (having more energy for my trip to NYC was my motivation). During that time I've lost on average 6lbs a month/1.5lbs a week. A nice steady, and as the doctors like to tell us, sensible weight loss rate.

This week's weight loss - 2.4lbs
Total weight loss - 38.8lbs (2 stone 10.8lbs)



I must say I've surprised myself. I was never unhappy when I was heavier. I liked my curves! It didn't affect my confidence. I have high self esteem and I wouldn't criticise my looks or start any negative talk in my head or put myself down. I'd occasionally wish my tummy was a bit flatter, but that was a momentary thought that would be forgotten quite quickly.

Very occasionally my Mum or my best friend would suggest it might be healthier to lose weight, but I didn't pay much heed - I was happy as I was!

If it wasn't for my New York trip, perhaps I would still be the same weight as I was six months ago.

When I started to lose the pounds my Mum would say "You must feel better for it. You must feel the benefit." And I would kinda think "Well, I don't feel worse for it." It's only since breaking past the 30lb mark that I have started to feel differently....

Here are a few changes I've noticed:

• I feel 'lighter' now. When I move around now, it's hard to explain, but it feels 'easier'.
• I've introduced running and hula hooping, and find it hard to imagine running around whilst carrying around 30+lbs
• I can wear high heels for longer without my feet hurting. Bonus! I haven't got the extra weight bearing down on my feet. My feet still ache, but it takes longer for that to kick in
• It's getting easier to shop for clothes and they fit better which equals less stress whilst shopping
• I don't crave junk or over processed foods anymore. My taste buds have changed.
• I'm really enjoying cooking and planning my meals and I make more decisions based on nutrients and listening to what my body is asking for - I need more vegetables today. I need more fruit. I need more carbs. I would like a little bit of chocolate (rather than the whole bar!) I'm eating more instinctively.
• My energy levels have increased. They must have done for me to take up running!

So now I'm feeling the benefits of weight loss. I don't feel this has been a hard, emotional, arduous time. Quite the opposite; it's exciting and I don't feel deprived of anything plus I'm really proud of myself too.

I still have a little way to go, but I'm getting there. I'm not in a rush and I'm enjoying the journey :)