I have found myself, and losing 10 more pounds will not change that. Therefore, I am considering this blog closed! I feel great at this weight, and therefore I don't need to go that route right now. That is not to say I won't be doing more in the future. Just not right now. I need all of the calories I can get with my training. My body is resisting the weightloss. I find that frustrating.
I thank you all for your comments, and cheers and support over the last months!
I wish you all the best as you continue on in your own adventures. I will keep checking in once in awhile with mini updates. But for now, I am happy that I found Cathy!
I am currently working on other ventures!
Cathy
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My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
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218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
Blog update for October 2008
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
Welcome to my Blog!
I am Cathy, a photographer, wife and mom. I am 37 years old stay at home mom to six young kids that are ages 10,8,6,4,3 and 21 months.
I promised myself that after the birth of our last baby (She was born on November 16th 2007) that I would finally lose the weight (I weighted 238 pounds!) and I have lost the majority of the weight. By June 2008 I weighed 150 pounds.
This is me now! 150 pounds
My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
Before
218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
My last day of pregnancy with baby number 6 aka Courtney
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
Size 18/20 to a size 6/7!
30 inches lost from January 2008 - January 2009
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
Starting Measurements from January 2008
(current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
My 2009 Races
Chilly Chase 15 K - January 18, 2009 - 1:21:44
Vancouver International Marathon 42.2 K- May 3, 2009 - DNC- Injury[miss motivator] my daily affirmations
*I am filled with energy and passion
My body is toned and fit
I love my new body
Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier
*I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens
I keep promises to myself
I am happy with who I am
I am proud of myself
I always follow through
I eat food that supports my health
*I love exercise
[miss details]
Blog update for December 2008
Here I am up about 10 pounds (almost 10 pounds) and feeling yuck. Not enough running or caring about what I am putting into my mouth. That is all going to stop! I am going to knock those pounds away, plus a final 10! I am looking forward to a fresh start! I want to wear my size 6 jeans again!
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong.
Blog update for September 7th, 2008.
It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal!
Blog Update for July 5th, 2008:
*I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds
*Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199
(to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone:
January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand.
Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months:
April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!)
**** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008)
I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
My Weight Loss Progress
Top of pregnancy weight: 238 pounds November 16th, 2007.
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008.
Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008
Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008
Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008
Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008
Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008
Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008
Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008
Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008
Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
Current Weight: December 2008 - 159.8 pounds
About Me
- cathy
- [welcome to my blog] I am a Canadian Mom to six kids. I have been married for 12 years to the love of my life. All of the children are ours. No multiples! (one boy, and five girls) ages 10,9,7,5,4 and 2. Photography is my passion when I am not busy being Mom!
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- in my 20's and in my 30's
- My run yesterday morning
- I have found myself
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- Photos from the 20 Minute Challenge in mid July 2008
- Didn't feel like it today...
- Stomach before and after (for now!)
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A quote made for me!
Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want --Robert G Allen
on my ipod
19 comments:
WHAT? Giving up so easily??? It's like you never even tried!
JUST KIDDING CUZ!!! I think it's great that you are happy with what you are at, still working on other goals (your marathon training) and what? more ventures currently being worked on? (I'm excited to hear and/or read!)
Again, way to go. I am proud of you. xo Andrea
Ha! Not giving up, just focussing my efforts elsewhere. I will share my stuff with you soon! I promise xo
Thank you Andrea xo
wow that last 10 lb try didn't last too long. do you think maybe that you gave it up a little prematurely? on the other hand i don't know how tall you are so 149 at 6ft is definitely different from if you are 5'2" or 5'6". in the end you just need to be healthy & happy :)
Dear Anon..
I have actually tried to lose the last 10 since June! Bu have decided my body is happy here! No more obsessing on a perfect number!
I am full of muscle, so scale weight etc. doesn't matter!!
Priorities!
sorry i didn't realize that you had tried for a few months...i just saw the earlier entry from last week (i think) where you mentioned a month challenge for losing 10lbs. you look beautiful and definitely don't look like you need to lose weight...besides you are right priorites are important & it is to easy to get obsessed with the "right" number at least i know i struggle with that...I have learned from experience that children really do grow up in the blink of an eye...it really isn't just an old saying! good luck on your 1/2 marathon :)
Cathy you already know what I think. You go girl! You look fantastic, you feel fantastic, you're healthy and you're fit. Numbers mean NOTHING. :)
Thank you everybody! I truly am so happy where I am at!!
I hope you won't find this superficial of me ... I'm just curious. If you would rather not answer, I'm certainly fine with that. But was wondering how tall you were ... I'm 5'7 1/2" - too short for long pants and too tall for regular. Very frustrating!!
My weight is a little more than you and I'm wanting to lose that 10pounds so badly. My eating habits don't help. I've found your blog to be a great motivator.
You look fantastic and I'm sure you feel like a million bucks! So worth it!! Awesome job!
Cathy - you are perfect in every way...just want to make sure that you are going to keep this blog open as I still want to come by and read to keep motivated.
You are one HOT mamma!
xo, Shawna
so glad you feel great,confident, and peaceful.
It has been fun watching you find yourself
Cathy-
I can't thank you enough for sharing this journey. Your blog has made a very HUGE impact on me. Please never take it down as I will be reading past entries for continued inspiration on my weight loss journey. Please continue to check in on me!!!
All Blessings,
Meg
Cathy, I think you've made a great decision. You look amazing and you are HEALTHY! I'm glad you've "found yourself" and now I'll start commenting on your other blog!
Roxanne
Okay, as long as you don't actually "close" this blog... I am nearing the end of my 6-week post birth recovry and will begin working out once my doc gives me the thumbs up... I lan on using this (most amazing) blog as motivation and as a guide. ?You have come so far and have donr so incredibly well! I am so proud of you! I hope I am as successful in my weight loss venture. Good Luck to you in all your other endeavors. And thanks for sharing this with us.
Remember the old RSS Cheerleading cheer-WE ARE PROUD OF YOU, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!
That is the most apt, most fitting thing I can say other than, Cathy you are a marvel and amazing. Your venture hasn't been an easy one, but you did it with such dedication and determination and the results are the beautiful young wife, mother, grandaughter, niece and daughter! Congratulations honey. Can you tell WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!
XXXOOO
Motor and Diesel
You look so amazing cathy! Your blog even though closed will continue to inspire :)
Cant wait to hear what else you are up to!
Good for you on not getting fixated on numbers Cathy!
You look great and even more important, you FEEL GREAT! And you are a wonderful inspiration!
You might be surprised that if you just forget about that last 10 lbs, in no time at all it will be gone!
:) - if not,, then maybe you have found your body's perfect weight?!
Way to go Mama!
Thank you all so much!!!
Cathy I looked back at your "That was me then..." post! It is you all over again! Wow Cathy, as I have said it before you are an inspiration. Woo Hoo for Finding you! This blog has been a good read and I look forward to reading whatever new one comes our way!!
Thank you Yvonne. I am so happy with who I am inside and out! I am currently working on some stuff, but not quite ready to unveil it yet! You will know when I am ready :D
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