Normal is just a horrid, banal word. And I am not quite sure who qualifies as normal. I am not sure how close to normal I really want to be... except with my health. I would love to healthy and normal and absent of the myriad of chronic diseases that I manage every day. This… Continue reading Once Again…Mostly Normal
Tag: self acceptance
11.28.2020 Check-in
Wow! I am actually amazed right now. I am at 243.6 pounds. I released 79.4 pounds. Most of the weight I picked up is gone. I am thrilled. While I am supposed to be maintaining, I will take a reduction. It does point out that I am very used to eating at a reducing level… Continue reading 11.28.2020 Check-in
What was different this time?
On Wednesday, I went hiking with two of my friends. They are both health and fitness professionals, fit and gorgeous. I adore them both. And they accepted and supported me at 323 pounds. Now, they encourage and support me in efforts to get healthy. In fact, I texted them on Tuesday if they wanted to… Continue reading What was different this time?
Weekly Check-in 11.7.2020
YAY! I only gained 1.2 pounds this week. And most of it is inflammation and swelling due to stress, poor food choices, and not getting enough water. So, I am actually thrilled where I am. This week has been especially hard and stressful. I had some disappointing news. I have been swollen and inflamed. THE… Continue reading Weekly Check-in 11.7.2020
Weekly Check-in 10.24.2020
10.24.2020 247.6 pounds Hello! It is another amazing Saturday, and we have all made it through another week. I am up in weight this week. Last week I was at 245.8, and this week, 247.6. And I am not surprised at all. I have been in a lot of pain this week, and I started… Continue reading Weekly Check-in 10.24.2020
Weekly Check-in 10.17.2020
This week was amazing! Simply amazing. Yes, I made the 75-pound milestone! I am so very thrilled. I released 4.3 pounds this week. I am down a total of 77.2 pounds. This is such a significant number. I am getting close to my next goal of 235 pounds. Start weight: 323 poundsCurrent weight: 245.8 poundsGoal… Continue reading Weekly Check-in 10.17.2020
Finding me…
I was talking to a friend this weekend. He remarked on my weight loss and also how happier I seem. I smiled and said that for the first time in about a decade, I feel like me. I do. I feel like Lisa. But I also kinda don't know who I am as well. It… Continue reading Finding me…
Weekly Check-in 10.10.20
10.10.2020 250.1 pounds Yay! for Caturdays! I am feeling great, fantastic, amazing, and incredible. I am really excited about my life, where I am, and where I am going. I released 1.1 pounds this week.Start Weight: 323 poundsCurrent Weight: 250.1 poundsGoal Weight: 150-155 pounds I had so many NSV (non-scale victories) this week. I realized… Continue reading Weekly Check-in 10.10.20
Quality of Life
I will be honest. Since I moved home from Virginia in 2011, life has been a struggle. There have been many wonderful moments and some healthy times, but there was always pain, an all-over, sometimes debilitating pain. There was a point when I was on a cane and could not stand for more than a… Continue reading Quality of Life
10.3.2020 Check-In
So much is happening in my little world this week. First, I can finally say I have released 70 pounds. Well, 71.4, to be exact. I am so excited. I have 96 pounds to release until I reach my goal of 155 pounds. I am so very close to the halfway point. WOW! A friend… Continue reading 10.3.2020 Check-In
