Weigh-in Milestone

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!

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May 19, 2008 | Filed Under Milestones, Weigh in 

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28 Responses to “Weigh-in Milestone”

  1. justoofatNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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

  2. CammyNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 1:29 pm

    You can’t see me, but I’m standing up and applauding! Way to go, Andrew!
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  3. Greg on the RunNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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

  4. TB-MilwaukeeNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 2:01 pm

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

  5. HippygalNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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 :-)

  6. Metroknow - AlmostFit.comNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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

  7. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm

    :)
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  8. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm

    Thanks Cammy. :)
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  9. AndrewENo Gravatar 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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  10. AndrewENo Gravatar 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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  11. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 6:58 pm

    Thanks Hippygal.
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  12. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 6:58 pm

    You can do it Metroknow! Lace up them trainers!
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  13. carlaNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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

  14. CarlyNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 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 !

  15. Diana the Scale JunkieNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 11:41 pm

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

  16. NancyNo Gravatar on May 19th, 2008 11:51 pm

    Way awesome!

  17. Bigger LoserNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 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

  18. KateNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 5:10 am

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

  19. Sally Parrott AshbrookNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 7:46 am

    Go Andrew!

  20. JeffNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 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.

  21. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 1:04 pm

    Thanks for all the great comments folks!

    AndrewEs last blog post..Weigh-in Milestone
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  22. Tim WilsonNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 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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  23. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 7:08 pm

    :)

    AndrewEs last blog post..Two nice runs
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  24. AndrewENo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 7:09 pm

    Glad to hear it!

    AndrewEs last blog post..Two nice runs
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  25. AndrewENo Gravatar 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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  26. SallyNo Gravatar on May 20th, 2008 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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  27. mrs darlingNo Gravatar on May 21st, 2008 4:33 am

    Wow! Way to go!!!

  28. CynthiaNo Gravatar on May 23rd, 2008 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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