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Getting back to business

1/10/2015

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In the summer of 2013, I was FINALLY able to lose 20 pounds. These were pounds that I had been battling for decades.  No one was more surprised than me that I actually did it. I’ve tried so many things over the years, and have ALWAYS been active.   But every time, I pretty much stayed the same. The truth is my activity level kept me from gaining more, but my eating kept me from losing the weight.

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The weight dropped quickly, and steadily, for 3-4 months.  I got to buy almost a whole new wardrobe! Almost all the weight came from my lower half.  Looking in the mirror every day and stepping on the scale was like a dream.




And let’s talk about what losing 20 pounds did for my running! Wow!  I went from being a 9:45-10 min miler to being an 8 ½ min miler and PLACING in and often WINNING my age group! Say What?  I am so surprised that it had such an impact on my running, but I’m so grateful.
I kept it off for about 9 months. Then slowly it started creeping back.  To date, I have put a little more than half back on.  Talk about frustrating!  Even though most of the new clothes I bought still fit, I just felt heavier.

Anytime anyone would ask me how I did it, I credited 2 things:
1) portion control 
2) stopping eating 2-3 hrs before bedtime. 

I didn’t eat anything special and didn’t eliminate anything. I continued to eat dessert almost every day. But I got out my measuring scoop and gave myself an exact (small) portion.

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So it’s a new year and it’s time to get back on the horse. I started using my fitness pal to track calories and exercise.  I’m happy to see a sinkful of dirty measuring cups and spoons.  It means I’m on my way!  Look for bi-monthly checkins, because I want to stay accountable.

Cheers to a new year and getting back to the new and improved me!

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1/20/2015 02:08:53 pm

But every time, I pretty much stayed the same. The truth is my activity level kept me from gaining more, but my eating kept me from losing the weight.

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