10%

I might actually lose thirty pounds before the end of the year. Maybe even more. I can already squeeze into the size 16 jeans that are hanging in my closet (when I started losing weight, I was a very, very snug size 18), but hopefully they will fit comfortably by the New Year. This is kind of exciting.

In any case, I have now passed the 10% mark, meaning I have lost more than twenty-five pounds. I have been fighting illness the last few days and breathing has not been so easy, but prior to getting sick, I had noticed my breathing getting easier when I walk on the treadmill, which had allowed me to slowly start trying to build up running. Unfortunately, because I have been sick, I have been set back a bit, but I am still trying to keep active, even if it means taking it at a slow pace for the time being.

The last week or so, I have started making an effort to stop eating late at night. There is plenty of dialogue out there stating that late night eating leads to weight gain. While I have been losing weight despite this bad habit, I figured it would help calm down the occasional heartburn I experience late at night. Also, when I really think about it, I only ever eat that late because I am bored or coping with stress. So far I have managed to do all right. Not eating so late has helped me to go to sleep earlier, and when I am up late, I have been keeping busy with projects.

I guess I am more motivated than I have been with this weight loss effort in comparison to previous efforts. My sister’s health issues have obviously affected me, even though my relationship with her is strained at best. I guess this time, I really, really want it and believe for once that I deserve it. Keeping this blog is helping too, because it’s given me the opportunity to develop a support system, whereas previously I tried not to advertise that I was losing weight. I thought weight loss was something I did not need to flaunt, and I am still iffy about it, but I do realize that when I talk about it and openly express my satisfaction at achieving the small goals I have set for myself along the way, I can get feedback and support. I know now that I need that. Being a non-driver, I cannot get to Weight Watchers meetings at this point in time, but should my situation change, I fully intend on going to meetings.

2011 was a very difficult year, but I’d like to think that at least I am finishing it out on a positive note. While no one can ever predict the events of their life, 2012 is ripe with the potential for adventure. I will have to work my hardest and keep a positive mindset, but the reward will surely be worth the effort.

Until next time.

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