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Another Year Down, Forever To Go

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I almost forgot something very important today.

It’s been a year.

It’s been a year since I restarted my weight loss when I saw the scale at 251. It’s been a year since I decided not to let depression and weight gain rule my life but to fight back. It’s been six years since the first time I decided to lose weight (at around 255+ lbs), but it’s been exactly one year since I realized how hard it was to keep off and how necessary it was to keep trying until it worked.

The year hasn’t been easy. It’s been full up huge ups and downs. Huge. But I’ve kept going. I always keep going. I may have eaten 3500 calories today (yeah, I did), but it doesn’t matter. Tomorrow I will be back to eating clean (except another slice of birthday cake) and in the gym. Because no matter what happens I always keep going.

In a year I’ve lost 38 lbs. I may be stuck at this weight for another month, who knows. But it’s 38 lbs that is staying off my body. And I’m proud of that fact and the progress I’ve made in the last year. I’ve learned how to cook, I’ve taken control of my exercise habits, I’m still learning more of these things and how to treat myself well. It’s a long process but I’m committed to it. I’m never giving up on myself again.

Life is good. You are worth it. Keep fighting.

Comments

  1. Hi Mary! I just found your blog and want to congratulate you on your stickwithitness. Congrats!!!

  12. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    I am proud of you and all your hard work!! I think realizing that you have FOREVER to go is such a huge accomplishment. We are trained to want instant satisfaction but real weigh loss for a real life does not happen that way. I know you will accomplish all your goals (weight wise and not)!!

    <3 Jen
    .-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..wednesday weigh in – 4.21.2010 =-.

  13. Great post. Every year is going to be full of ups and downs, and the fact that you worked through them and kept fighting for a healthier you is so amazing.
    .-= Heather´s last blog ..Fruit for dessert =-.

  16. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY!!!

    You are so right—it’s important to recognize your accomplishments (losing nearly 40lbs, maintaining your weight as well). You’re not doing yourself or anyone else any good if you beat yourself up for not hitting goal by X deadline.

    Also, I loved your goofy post. We all have multiple identities: goofy, beautiful, cute and smart included. We need to celebrate them all.

    Now, as for celebrating, go enjoy that birthday!
    .-= Tina´s last blog ..The first time’s always a b!tch… =-.

  25. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND BLOGIVERSARY! Hope you have an amazing time with lovely people and enjoy that cake!

    I’m so glad you’re continuing with your journey. I’m sure year after year, you’ll look back and think about all the amazing things that have happened in life and all the wonderful things you’ve learned.

    I wish you the best! We’ll celebrate in July :D My birthday then and your belated!
    .-= Jess´s last blog ..Day 80: Control the Present, Live for Today =-.

    • haha. It’s not my blog’s anniversary. Just my weight loss one. It gets so confusing though to keep a bunch of anniversaries going.

      Party in July!!

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