125 pounds lost. Wow, it's been quite a while since I updated my blog. Last time I wrote about my daughter's journey. She is still doing very well but her losses have slowed down now that she is very close to goal.
Now that I have reached 125 I thought I would write again. The last 25 came off a lot slower than the first 100 but it has still been steady. I have been fortunate that I have not hit a plateau.
Last Christmas I wore a size 30-32 or 5X at Penningtons. A couple of weeks ago I bought a Vera Wang dress to wear at this year's Christmas party in a size 16. I have never had a designer dress before. They didn't make them in my size. I make sure I reward myself every time I reach a new goal. That dress is my reward for losing 125.
Quite a few people have been asking me lately how I do it. How I stay on the program all the time. All I can say is that I really want to lose the weight. That's what keeps me going. I don't cut corners. I don't tell myself " It's only one, it won't hurt". I stay on the Weight Watchers program every meal of every day. I have been doing this for 320 days and I know that the only way for me to reach my goal is to do it again tomorrow, the next day and the one after that until I reach my goal. And then I will keep doing it for the rest of my life to keep it off.
I again want to thank my family, co-workers, WW and the friends I've met on the 100+ and 200+ boards for their support. I can not do this without it.
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125 pounds WHOOT WHOOT!
You have done an amazing job!
I have tears of joy for you (literally!) What an amazing acomplishment!
I just started ww again. I can't afford to go to the meetings so I find there site a great help. BUT the thing I find the most helpful is inspiring stories like yours and your daughers!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey with us. I hope that I have as much success as you and your daugher!
Congratulations again!
Wow, you are incredibly inspirational. I am new to WW and your story is amazing. Congratulations on the dress, I am sure you will feel like a Queen!
Jo that is so amazing are you going to share a picture with us in your new dress?? You know me, I love the pics - I have also been thinking that I would love to own a dress again!!
You are doing so well, I am really happy for you and truly enjoy sharing this journey with you - you have been a huge inspiration and a great support, just give it to me like it is, no beating around the bush with you, I love that!!
Congratulations, you have worked your butt of literally and truly deserve all the success that is coming to you!!
Maddds
Joanne, congratulations on reaching that great milestone. You have worked really hard and I have been so impressed with your consistency not just in the weight loss but in all that you day by day to reach your goals - starting with exercising every morning and staying within your daily points. You have not wavered and are reaping the rewards for all your hard work. Enjoy it all especially that great Vera Wang dress at your Christmas party! What a great reward! I too would love to see a picture. Don't be shy now! :)
Sephgirl
what an amazing accomplishment!!! I like your OP philosphy...I need to adopt that with what I do....I find myself often saying one wont hurt.. you've dont excellent- you should post a picin your new fancy DRESS!! that is very exciting!!
Take Care
Jo - congratulations on an amazing year - I have given you a blog award on my blog, take a look when you get a chance!! posted on Dec 22.
Maddds
I just redy your blog and WOW...and like Emily1980 It made me cry as I am starting my journey again and I read what you said about staying on track and it I am ready also..
Good luck and you are amazing.
Congratulations to you.
I hope one day i will be be able to say I lost 125 lbs also and never never have to shop at Penningtons again..;-)
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