So I've been majorly off the wagon for several months (major fail), but at the end of July, I sucked it up and got back on plan. I would like to mention that I tried so hard to get back in the swing of things several times before that but once I fall off it's extremely hard to get myself motivated again. Mindset is extremely important - something I've realized over the years is … [Read more...] about Healthywage Update: 8/21/19
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Weight and Healthywage Update
I haven't updated about my weight and Healthywage stats in awhile now, but honestly this winter has snatched my spirit. I've never particularly liked January and February, but it seems as I've gotten older it's even harder for me to deal. I live in in the Midwest United States, so the constant bitter cold, snow, ice, and gloom is just so difficult to put up with for months on … [Read more...] about Weight and Healthywage Update
Weigh in #8: 1.6 Lost and Ahead of My Healthywage Target
This week went fairly well in terms of tracking and exercise, however, I'm still struggling with the psychological aspect of using food as a comfort/stress reliever. I'm just going to have to learn how to cope without always turning to food because it isn't just going to go away as I lose weight. Despite this, I managed to lose another 1.6 lbs. I'm now at 277.2, which is … [Read more...] about Weigh in #8: 1.6 Lost and Ahead of My Healthywage Target
My Plan For Losing Weight Over the Holidays
It's difficult for me to get through December and the New Year without overindulging. Mid-December is when I usually start baking lots of cookies, fudge, and other treats to have through the holidays and it's my contribution to family parties. My sister and I usually get together and do tons of baking and it's become a tradition. I also end up drinking more this time of year, … [Read more...] about My Plan For Losing Weight Over the Holidays
Setting Mini-Goals and Rewards For My Weight Loss Journey
I took some time to set mini-goals and rewards for my weight loss journey. Despite my current losses, each week when I step on the scale I can’t help but feel overwhelmed by the long road ahead. I just have so far to go that it seems like I’ll never get there. Especially when I keep thinking of all the work I have done in past years to lose weight, and if I had only kept going … [Read more...] about Setting Mini-Goals and Rewards For My Weight Loss Journey
