I saw a post of a blog and she got the idea from one of her friends, and I loved it! For every pound lost, give a reason to have lost that pound! I looked over her list and I agreed with 85% of her list. But I will give you my list, the first 48 of the journey! I look forward when I can list 50, but until then. I start with the this year’s progress!
- Sit on the floor comfortably without pinching my nerve in my hip.
- Walk through the pew at church without having to side step
- Lose the double chin
- Rediscover my jaw bone
- To shop at any store!
- Paint my toenails without having to put my foot up on the counter!
- Being able to see what color it is without having to bend over!!
- Hold a plank position for more than 1 minute
- Do more than 1 real push up at a time
- Fit in narrow seats
- Not have back fat
- Not have my legs touch in the middle
- Go jogging for fun, not for a fitness test (high school=nightmares)!
- Get to a healthy weight so I can see my future grandchildren!
- Find my collarbone and show it off
- Not just wear jeans & t-shirts!
- Run a 5k
- Train for a half marathon
- Train for a century bike ride (100 miles)
- Have tall boots fit over my calves
- Wear heals and not complain the minute they are put on!
- Not have my arms wave back at you when I wave
- Prove that I wasn’t meant to be FAT!
- Earn a Black Belt in Taekwondo
- Be smaller than I was as a Freshman in High school (271 lb)
- Feel good in my exercise clothes
- Have a healthy glow
- See my toes from a standing position (I suppose that goes with toenail polish).
- Make healthy changes to my favorite recipes because I want to, not because I have to
- Wake up ready to go, and not want more sleep
- Have more flexibility mentally and physically
- Prevent knee surgery
- Not be ashamed of myself
- Enjoy looking in the mirror
- Shop in the "regular" section of department stores
- Have positive things to say about myself
- Increase stamina
- Fit comfortably in chairs at events (ie: giants games,convention center, etc.)
- Feel like a legitimate athlete when I am out exercising
- Look like a legitimate athlete when I am out exercising
- Inspire people
- Take joy in taking care of myself
- Try things I’ve wanted to try, but haven’t due to weight.
- Know that I'm worth it
- Finally know I DESERVE it
- I no longer qualify to be a contestant on the Biggest Loser!!
- Be able to be a bone marrow donor on Be the Match
- Feel good about donating all the fat clothes! See ya!
So there you have it! The first 48 things in *my list* of reasons to lose this weight! I will try to keep adding to it as I lose. As I close on 2011, and reflect on where I was when I rang in 2011, and where I am now, on the cusp of 2012. I am in awe of myself. For example, when I began in Taekwondo in July, I began learning how to balance on a ball on all fours. I could hardly do it. Now I can do it for 1-2 minutes! Now I am working on getting on just my knees. By the time I test for Black Belt I will need to last 20 seconds. Last week, I was able to do it for 5 seconds! Progress!!! I look forward to sharing more progress in 2012! And in April, I should be moving into the Blue Belt program! So progress continues! Have a very Happy New Year! Much love,
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