Want to know something funny? I’m the girl who started a weight loss program at church. The first session was great. I lost 10 pounds and was pumped. The second session…not so great. I decided part way through that I was in rebellion. I still held the meetings, did the weigh-in but let the others know that I was in rebellion and was going to eat whatever I wanted and wasn’t going to exercise.
I was tired. My husband was living two-three hours away and I was taking care of three children by myself. It was like this for six months until the kids and I were able to move here also. Yes, I was tired and I was in rebellion. I also gained back the ten pounds I had previously lost plus an additional twenty pounds. Not so good. Rebellion has consequences.
I am trying to get back on track. By living in the same house as my husband we are able to encourage each other again. (If I can only remember that he is trying to encourage me not criticize me.)
Measurable goal: Exercise three times a week for at least 30 minutes.
Yea! I did it! I met my goal again. I’m so excited. It hasn’t been easy with three kiddos underfoot and a husband who also wants to exercise. (I would think that would be easier but it isn’t. The last thing I want to do when hubby gets home is go exercise again or watch the kiddos while he goes. Selfish I know. I am a selfish person.)
Anyway, I met my goal and most days I actually exercised for longer than the required 30 minutes. I have been making small changes in my diet because if I change too much at once then I will fall off the wagon.
So let’s see…last week I weighed somewhere between 204.2 and 202.8 and this week I weigh…
Be sure to check out the other Ragamuffin Top’s progress.
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chadwick 06.22.08 at 10:32 am
Great job this week getting started. I think that is the hardest part. And you are absolutely right about small changes. When I tried to change too much about my diet - I was backsliding bad. Take baby steps. Pick one or two things to cut out each week. Much easier to manage this way.
I check back in on you next week. Keep up the hard work.
Jill 06.23.08 at 11:25 am
great job! I’m trying to decide if I’m ready to join the ragamuffin top challenge. I need to, Lord knows I need to get into a different shape other than the ROUND one I’m sporting right now.
Emily 06.23.08 at 3:06 pm
Great job! Keep it up!
Best Friend 06.23.08 at 11:50 pm
You rock!!!(as My two oldest would say!) I am proud of you!
deWeb 06.24.08 at 8:36 am
good job. that’s what i have to do, too. set short-term goals that are quickly attainable, as well as long-term goals. keep up the good work.
Marcelo 06.24.08 at 10:36 pm
Way to go, Tabitha! I like your one-day-at-a-time attitude. I’m just starting on the challenge and you are already an inspiration. Thanks!