Its officially the 19th so today I'm starting my Downsizing Journey! Yes I saw "Julie-Julia" and that inspired me to start a blog - with a deadline.
I've also been reading "End to Overeating" by Kessler. I really saw myself in the first few pages.
My goal is to lose 78 lbs and downsize the clutter in my house over the next 18 months. Since I'm now a diabetic the main focus is increasing my activity and making healthier food choices. Not sure how many pounds my house needs to lose :-) so I'll need specific goals for organizing - I'll post those later. And plan to break the journey down into 6 month mini goal segments.
Today: Weight 228 lbs Waistline 46 inches House: Cluttered!
To GO: 78 lbs 549 days
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Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants
Overweight "50-something" female doc who struggles with food and weight like everyone else. Sharing my journey in downsizing both my body and my clutter. In 18 months I plan to give myself the birthday gift of a body at a healthy weight and an organized life. DISCLAIMER: Although I am a medical doctor board certified in family medicine, this is not a site that dispenses medical advice For any and all medical concerns, please consult your family doctor.
IF HUNGER ISN’T THE PROBLEM, FOOD ISN’T THE SOLUTION!
COUNTDOWN
Start
08-19-09 Wt 228 lbs Waist 46 in
08-24-09 Wt 222 lbs -6
08-31-09 Wt 216.5 lbs - 5.5
09-08-09 Wt 215.5 lbs -1.0
09-14-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +2
09-20-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +/- 0
09-28-09 Wt 216 lbs -1.5
10-05-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.5 Waist 44 in
10-12-09 Wt 215.5 lbs +1.0
10-19-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.0
Lbs Lost: 13.50
11-30-09: GOAL -
Below 200 lbs
Lose 16 pounds, and what will I get
Too tight clothes now start to fit
Don't ask me out for pizza, 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to losin' some mo'
Lose 22 pounds and what will I do
Keep eatin' those veggies and fresh fruit too.
Don't pass me any brownies 'cuz I won't say yes
I've committed my soul to bein' my best.
Lose 33 pounds and what will I know
That I've got more zip, get up and go
Don't tell me not to workout, that's not in my plan
The couch potato is on permanent ban
Lose 44 pounds and what will I see
Less and less of what used to be me
Don't hand me that fast food, I'll just say no
My journey to health I don't want to blow
Lose 55 pounds and what will I have
Hard flat abds not a ball of flab
Don't give me diet soda, whiskey, beer or gin
'Cuz my fight with fat, I wanna win
Lose 66 pounds and what will I be
A thinner, healthier, much fitter me
Don't ask me out for cheesecake 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to gettin' to goal.
Lose 78 pounds and I'll make my goal
Maintaining this weight will be my new role
Don't let me forget how far I've come
'Cuz this battle hasn't been easily won.
Week 78 Lbs to Go 78
Week 77 Lbs to Go 72
Week 76 Lbs to G0 66.5
Week 75 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 74 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 73 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 72 Lbs to Go 66.0
Week 71 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 70 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 68 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 67
Week 66
Week 65
Week 64
Week 63 (Goal: Less Than 200lbs)
08-19-09 Wt 228 lbs Waist 46 in
08-24-09 Wt 222 lbs -6
08-31-09 Wt 216.5 lbs - 5.5
09-08-09 Wt 215.5 lbs -1.0
09-14-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +2
09-20-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +/- 0
09-28-09 Wt 216 lbs -1.5
10-05-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.5 Waist 44 in
10-12-09 Wt 215.5 lbs +1.0
10-19-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.0
Lbs Lost: 13.50
11-30-09: GOAL -
Below 200 lbs
Lose 16 pounds, and what will I get
Too tight clothes now start to fit
Don't ask me out for pizza, 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to losin' some mo'
Lose 22 pounds and what will I do
Keep eatin' those veggies and fresh fruit too.
Don't pass me any brownies 'cuz I won't say yes
I've committed my soul to bein' my best.
Lose 33 pounds and what will I know
That I've got more zip, get up and go
Don't tell me not to workout, that's not in my plan
The couch potato is on permanent ban
Lose 44 pounds and what will I see
Less and less of what used to be me
Don't hand me that fast food, I'll just say no
My journey to health I don't want to blow
Lose 55 pounds and what will I have
Hard flat abds not a ball of flab
Don't give me diet soda, whiskey, beer or gin
'Cuz my fight with fat, I wanna win
Lose 66 pounds and what will I be
A thinner, healthier, much fitter me
Don't ask me out for cheesecake 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to gettin' to goal.
Lose 78 pounds and I'll make my goal
Maintaining this weight will be my new role
Don't let me forget how far I've come
'Cuz this battle hasn't been easily won.
Week 78 Lbs to Go 78
Week 77 Lbs to Go 72
Week 76 Lbs to G0 66.5
Week 75 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 74 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 73 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 72 Lbs to Go 66.0
Week 71 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 70 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 68 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 67
Week 66
Week 65
Week 64
Week 63 (Goal: Less Than 200lbs)
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Keepers of the Divine Secrets of the Fat Fat Sisterhood
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Thanks Helen & Sandra
About Me
- DownsizingDoc
- Overweight 50-something female trying to downsize - both body and clutter - over the next 18 months. Main emphysis on healthy lifestyle to promote attaining healthy weight. Starting on the 19th because in 18 months it will be my birthday. A healthy body and clutter free house will be my gift to myself. (Yes it will be my birthday in 6 months but I'm realistic about how far I have to go!) Yes I'm a doc, but I struggle with food and weight just like everything else. And oh, I'm also now a diabetic.....
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Hello, Dee! Thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment - it means a lot! Feels less alone in this journey :)
ReplyDeleteI need to read that book! I also have decluttering as a big goal of mine! It's been slow going, but it's getting better. I think I can be more aggressive, though, I think I just need a written down plan of action.
I thought about checking out that Peter Walsh (spelling?) guy who was on Oprah. Do you have set plans for the decluttering?
Congratulations on taking the first step for both your journeys. I am excited for you, it's going to be wonderful to follow your journey to success! And you shall have it!
Since you're a fairly new blogger, I can go back and read all your posts!
ReplyDeleteI love that you are decluttering your life! It's an amazing thing.
After Christmas, I was so down I asked my husband to help me clean the house. I just felt overwhelmed and tired. He had a week off from work. He suggested we order a dumpster, and instead declutter. In over a week, we got rid of everything. The dumpster was filled. We donated hundreds of books to our library. We took van loads of donations to the Salvation Army. It was amazing. It was one of the best gifts I have ever received. I was in the 280s and just moving was difficult, but that gave me the inspiration and lift I needed to boost my spirits, and then start decluttering my body.
I wish you well on your journey!