30 Dec 2009
20 Pound Milestone
In just over two months, I’m proud to say that I’ve officially lost 20 pounds, which I hope will serve as encouragement to all. You can do it. Sí, se puede! Weight loss is possible with effort. One meal at a time, one exercise session at a time, it’s about focus and dedication to achieving a goal. There is sacrifice involved, but personally, I would much rather give up junk food than carry around the extra weight. Which is more important to you–Doritos, Coke, Snickers bars, and apple pie, or being at your ideal weight? Since I know that I am not one who can eat all that I want to under the sun and maintain a healthy weight (like my wife), I’ve given up the junk. I began my journey with the idea that exercise would be what sets the tone for my weight loss, but contrary to my initial thoughts, to this point, it has been controlled portions and watching what I eat in general that have guided me along the way. It feels great to have come so far in so little time. I’m very thankful to my wife for her support and all others who have encouraged me. I feel great. Thank you, everybody!
yay! that’s so awesome cory. my husband is just ten lbs away from his goal weight (he’s lost a total of 40 lbs in a five month period)…yay and ugh!
i’m still trekkin (haa haa) for some reason weight does not shed off so easily for women but i am happy to report that despite bday and nye i managed to lose 4 lbs (yippee skippee)
it does help to have the support of your spouse, family, and friends (and to trash the junk food-lol)
but i have found also in my journey that portion control and ‘what’ you put into your body does play a bigger role than just excercising…food is fuel
happy new year and keep up with your success :-)
desiree
January 2nd, 2010 at 4:29 pmpermalink
Glad to hear of your success as well as your husbands’. That’s great to hear, Desiree. It sounds like your husband is a little closer to his goal than you are but it’s no contest, right! :) It’s nice to be able to both be making healthy choices together–that’s for sure. But hey, we made it through the holidays, right?!! Here’s to a solid year of good health and good choices in food and exercise, one day at a time!! Best of luck to you as well, Desiree. This blog is kind of lagging, huh? :)
Cory
January 6th, 2010 at 5:35 pmpermalink