Weigh-in Milestone

Posted on May 19th, 2008 by AndrewE

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When I first started my weight loss and fitness journey I had this impossible dream of weighing 95 kilograms (210 pounds).

I set that goal as, in 2004, I used Atkins to get down to 100 kgs (220 pounds) for my wedding. I couldn’t get any lower than that so my goal of 95 kgs seemed like a dream. As you may have guessed I couldn’t sustain the Atkins way of eating and I gained most of the weight I lost back within 2 years of my wedding. Luckily I’ve since wised up and found a healthy lifestyle that I can live with.

Well, I’ve seen results under 95 kgs on the scale this week, which is simply incredible. It’s quite funny - since I’ve stopped focusing on the weight loss and more on the getting fit side of things I’ve lost more weight than ever before. If only I had woken up earlier!

Anyways, that is not my official weigh-in result for today.

The official result is: 96.16 kgs (according to physics diet) which means I’ve lost 1.16 kilograms since last week. I think the extra long runs must be responsible for it as that’s a rather large loss - but I’ll take it!

Tags: Milestones, Weigh in //

28 Responses to “Weigh-in Milestone”

justoofat // May 19, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Yay!

“If only I had woken up earlier!”

Gosh… I can totally relate to that! I guess the thing to do is to just be thankful that you woke up at all!

Bravo, you!
j

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm:

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Cammy // May 19, 2008 at 1:29 pm

You can’t see me, but I’m standing up and applauding! Way to go, Andrew!

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm:
Thanks Cammy.

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Greg on the Run // May 19, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Welcome to the Complete Running Network Blog Family. You’ll find others dropping by to say hello.

Well done onthe weight loss. It is so hard to just completely change the way you look at food.

Greg on the Runs last blog post..Saturday Run and Team Workout

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:57 pm:
Thanks Greg! I’m looking forward to going through a whole heap of CRN blogs.

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TB-Milwaukee // May 19, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Hate to say it but, exercising will continue to be a big key to success.

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:57 pm:
That’s ok. I’ve come to realise that exercise is a habit I need to keep up for life.

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Hippygal // May 19, 2008 at 2:42 pm

Have to agree with what you said, before I have focused on weight loss and always failed, this time my number 1 goal is fitness and it is working the weight loss is a nice added bonus. Congrats on achieving all you have achieved

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:58 pm:
Thanks Hippygal.

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Metroknow - AlmostFit.com // May 19, 2008 at 4:45 pm

Truly inspiring, especially because my goals are similar. I have an “impossible” weight that I currently don’ t think I can get below, only because I’ve not been that weight since high school. Your example certainly makes me realize not only is it possible, but if I can get my exercise act together, likely!

Thank you for your account!

Metroknow - AlmostFit.coms last blog post..Organic food labels: The 4 simple categories you need to know

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AndrewE reply on May 19th, 2008 6:58 pm:
You can do it Metroknow! Lace up them trainers!

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carla // May 19, 2008 at 9:43 pm

ok it just now occurred to me that YOU might be the reason I set the goal I did for my week….the one I briefly yammer about on my facetime….RUNNING AT LEAST ONCE
carlas last blog post..Monday Facetime

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AndrewE reply on May 20th, 2008 7:08 pm:

AndrewEs last blog post..Two nice runs

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Carly // May 19, 2008 at 10:53 pm

“I’ve stopped focusing on the weight loss and more on the getting fit side of things I’ve lost more weight than ever before. If only I had woken up earlier!”

I am walking away with this advice. Thanks Andrew! You have had amazing success. I am inspired !

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AndrewE reply on May 20th, 2008 7:09 pm:
Glad to hear it!

AndrewEs last blog post..Two nice runs

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Diana the Scale Junkie // May 19, 2008 at 11:41 pm

Fabulous progress Andrew and I’m so glad you’ve found a plan you can live with long term.

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Nancy // May 19, 2008 at 11:51 pm

Way awesome!

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Bigger Loser // May 20, 2008 at 2:50 am

thanks for always commenting on my blog and giving me some encouragement. i’m trying to stick with updating, and would love to stay in touch

iamabiggerloser.blogspot.com

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Kate // May 20, 2008 at 5:10 am

wooo hooo! Way to go Andrew. Oh So Close to Goal.

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Sally Parrott Ashbrook // May 20, 2008 at 7:46 am

Go Andrew!

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Jeff // May 20, 2008 at 9:40 am

Fantastic! That’s a huge calorie deficit. More than just from running. No doubt your metabolism is speeding up too and I’m sure keeping your eating in check.

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AndrewE // May 20, 2008 at 1:04 pm

Thanks for all the great comments folks!

AndrewEs last blog post..Weigh-in Milestone

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Tim Wilson // May 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm

Way to go Andrew!!!!

That is just awesome. I fully understand that feeling and it cannot be compared!

Thanks for the constant encouragement!

Keep it up - your “official weight” will be there soon enough - I like this official weight thing, it is the same way I go about it.

Tim

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AndrewE reply on May 20th, 2008 7:10 pm:
Thanks Tim. I enjoy your blog as you’ve been there done that. It’s always great to read about others who’ve successfully done what I want to do.

AndrewEs last blog post..Two nice runs

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Sally // May 20, 2008 at 8:19 pm

Well done!! I used to think, you being 95kg seems almost impossible let alone being lower! But now, it is reality!! Well done!!

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mrs darling // May 21, 2008 at 4:33 am

Wow! Way to go!!!

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Cynthia // May 23, 2008 at 1:46 pm

Congrats on the milestone! And that’s good advice about worrying more about the fitness/exercise end than the food.

Cynthias last blog post..I won a Lipton BIKE!

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