Lost 17 lbs in 2008 and kept it off

2009 has so far been a washout,played with the same 6lbs all year and now am at the same weight as when I started the year. Only 6 weeks of this year left, so trying to at least show a loss by then.
2010 is going to be the year I start again in earnest and plan all my meals and exercise.

Was named a Spark Motivator, thanks to all who voted for me, I just try to return the help that you give me.

I am walking every ...

Lost 17 lbs in 2008 and kept it off

2009 has so far been a washout,played with the same 6lbs all year and now am at the same weight as when I started the year. Only 6 weeks of this year left, so trying to at least show a loss by then.
2010 is going to be the year I start again in earnest and plan all my meals and exercise.

Was named a Spark Motivator, thanks to all who voted for me, I just try to return the help that you give me.

I am walking every day, waiting for PT on my torn rotator cuff.



My 3 wishes for 2010 are :

Lose 10% body weight =25lbs

Better my time in 5k walk=under 58 minutes

Encourage spark friends to do well and keep tracking

Thanks for all your help and support to me in 2009, and please keep helping in 2010

Starting Weight January 1st 2009:=255lbs

lost total of 17lbs in 2008(had lost more but put some back on)

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I got this next comparison from Vicky, a friend on Spark and have 'borrowed' it to remind me how well I am doing.

"Here are some weight comparisons...

Now.. What equivalent have you shed and what will you be shedding?

1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony"

She went on to say that even though she had lost 16 pounds, she was still feeling discouraged. So . . .
"A 1-gallon jug of water weighs 8.34 pounds. I filled 2 empty milk jugs with water and walked down and then back up my front steps. Huffin & Puffin!
Then I put them down and walked down and back up the steps again. WOW!
It was the incentive I needed this week. Try it and see for yourself."

I AM making progress..yippee

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