Victories
Today I am celebrating some of my victories of the week:
1. I lost 1 pound this week - arguably 1.5 but I will call it 1 pound for now.
2. I got a white star today! Woo hoo!
3. I hit another minigoal and that’s huge. I created a new one as well - these minigoals really inspire me. I tell ya, taking it one pound at a time and not looking at the whole enchilada (mmmm mexican food…) is critical to my success.
4. I am at a weight I haven’t seen in more than 10 years.
5. I have only 10 pounds to go to hit the 200 mark, a number I haven’t seen in 15 years. And I know I will see it in the next 8 weeks which is amazing on many levels, the most basic of which is I KNOW IT. 
6. I saw a good friend at the gym today who I haven’t seen in a while. She nearly fell over when she saw me. Couldn’t get over how slim my legs are. And she says I need to stop wearing all these oversized tshirts so I can show off the new trimmer me. (Of course all I have is oversized tshirts by definition - they are all too big now!)
7. I did my Step class this morning for an hour. I burned 600 calories AND did the equivalent of 4 miles. Not too shabby, eh!?
8. I have a romantic date with someone who appears to be my boyfriend now, although we haven’t discussed that per se. We’re going downtown to see the lighting of Michigan Avenue for the holidays. Big parade, big music, big fun. We’ll do a lot of walking and I know it’ll be fun to spend time with him that way.
9. My Hanes XL sweatpants that I bought to wear to and from the gym over my shorts are already too big. I hope they shrink when I wash them - and when was the last time I hoped that?
10. I have been blessed by lovely comments, messages, and mentions in people’s blogs this week - a fact that I find gratifying and motivating. Thank you all for you do every day. Your enthusiasm and support is one of my greatest victories.
Hugs to all - now I must shower for my date! Ellen
XML Feed
Ellen I’m so happy for you!!! Sounds like a lot of fun going to the parade tonight. I love the holidays, somehow this year seems even more special then before. Maybe its all the special buddies I have met here!!!
I’m so proud of you and your hard work and look at you girl!!! YOU ROCK FOR SURE!!! I’ll be thinking of you tonight on your date. Have lots of fun…we want details!!! LOL!!! (a bit nosey here) LOL!!! hugs and more hugs!!
Congratulations, you are awesome….Thanks for inspiring me. I am going to get back on our walking challenge for the month this week. I won’t make the 100 b/c of the issues, but I am gonna see how close I can get.
I LOVED, absolutely LOVED this blog. You have come a long way and are now enjoying the fruits of your labor. I cannot wait to hear about your continued success. And for the record Ellen, you are one of the wisest and sweetest, most supportive women I know, so kudos to your for being such a good buddy!
Let us know how your date goes!
I loved this blog too….To fun! I am so happy things are going so well for you. You make me smile.
Very inspiring. You are doing so great. I think it’s crucial to celebrate every pound and not to look at the big overall picture. I really related to that point. Have fun on your date!! It sounds wonderful!! Keep up the good work!!!
Wow, Ellen, you ARE amazing. I want to “catch” some of your enthusiasm
xoxox
Ellen, you deserve the new you! You are working so hard and putting in so much effort to improve youself and that is why you are seeing the results you wanted! Weight loss doesn’t come easily, but it does come to those who are motivated and determined, and to those who give it their all! You meet all of those criteria! Awesome results, and onderland is soon to follow!
Good job girl! That is sooooooo awesome!
