My “weight issue” a year later

[maverick_weirdo]

On May 19th, 2010 I posted that I was unhappy with my physical condition. So I decided to do something about it. I increased my activity/exercise and I limited my calorie intake.

My weight on that day was 183 lbs. (83 kg) and that was not the highest number I had seen on the scale in early 2010. My goal at the time was to lose 24 lbs in six months, roughly a pound a week. It seemed a significant, yet achievable goal. Now a year later I weigh 148 lbs. (67 kg). I lost 35 pounds since a year ago, 19% of my starting weight.

My waist measurement last year was 35 inches (89 cm). I was hoping to get down to 33 inches. Today it is 32 inches (82 cm). The smaller pants I saved for “someday when I lose the weight” fit again. I have sewn buttons back on to clothes that fit again. I have brought suits to the tailor to be taken in. I have had my belt shortened twice.

It has not been an easy year, but it is nice to have something positive come out of it.

Comments

[seishonagon.livejournal.com]

Yay and congratulations! It's good to hear from someone for whom the low calorie diet has worked. I've increased my exercise some, but with my physical issues there's only so much I can do in that area.

Well done. :)

[zimarra.livejournal.com]

Well done!