I had lost a bit of motivation this past month (no doubt, life can do that to a person!) but now that July is almost out, I am ready to get back on my full program, and not the modified one. I am feeling mentally stronger today, after thinking a lot about my future, my health, my family. I am comfortable at 150 pounds. I know I have loose skin, but I should not let loose skin stop me. I will be beautiful no matter what. It is just skin. There is more to me than just skin!
So, come August 5th (a Tuesday) after our long weekend ends I am on my quest to lose 10 more pounds. When September 1st rolls around, school starts and I want be sitting right at 140 pounds. I think running my half marathon October 12th a bit lighter will take me a lot further, and I will run better. I have a better chance of running a sub 2 hour race. That is the plan!
I am not going to give up, and I challenge all of my faithful and caring blog readers to get on the bandwagon and do it with me! Let me know if you are in via the comments. Who knows, maybe I will send you a prize?! Seriously, if I can do this so can you. Start yourself a blog like I did back last year and document the amazing changes that will happen to you. Even if you do not make it open to the public! Do it just for you. If you decide to make it public, let me know the address and I will add you to my links section so I can check in on you from time to time.
Also, if you want to ask me any questions about my process please just send me a comment, and I would love to answer them. In fact, I was wondering if I put up an 'Ask Cathy Anything' would you use that?! Let me know because I would be happy to do that! If I can help just one more person, then YAY!!
Please take some time just for you, take the time to get to know yourself. You will be a better person, and that will make you a happier person. Spend a few moments every day just for you! You deserve that time!
Final Note: I promised you before and after bathing suit photos, and I will deliver. I just need a moment to get into the suit and have my hubby snap a photo. I seriously think I need to buy a new one because the changes are that drastic! or maybe I will wait until September 1st?! Let me know.
Toodles,
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!
My Links
A quote made for me!
Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want --Robert G Allen
4 comments:
I, for one, am amazed that you continue to have this motivation after everything you've been through the last month!
Jon and I are already doing a 30 day challenge behind the scenes (I wrote about it today) but I really want to be in fab shape in time for a Turkey Trot... a Thanksgiving day race!
Count me in!
Laura,
I feel stronger than ever. I was feeling down and weak. But last night I really was thinking and I thought to myself I need to challenge ME! My life is always going to be challenging. I need to take steps to reach my goals. They are always just right in front of me. I want to grasp at them now!
And great! I am glad you will be joining me! And way to go on your 30 day challenge...mine will be more like 27 days...but that is OK too LOL!
That race sounds fun! What is the distance Laura?
I am so glad you are feeling better today.
I just told my husband last night that once my mom leaves and he comes back to Japan (he will be in the States for a while) then we are back on the band wagon. So, that is about Sept 10th for me.
Of course, he is Mr. Fitness so he is thrilled. :)
Ok, I loved the MurrayvilleMom blog, but this one..well..we are kindred. I JUST started my weightloss blog. It is:
http://www.asnotbeatingtheair.blogspot.com
I am so motivated by your loss!!! I just started in May and my first goal was just to get moving. I had gotten into a great routine of going to the gym everyday and the WHAM! we had sickness followed by the start of a school year. I went back today and started again, but I am struggling. Where did you find a plan to follow? Are you using weights? Would you like me to stop asking questions? HAhahahah!
Looking forward to checking back! Take care and congratulations on your success.
~Angela
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