My weight inched upward over the years. I started sparking 5/10/12; starting weight-256 lbs. By 12/10/12, I weighed 214.5. Then I regressed and gained 7-8 lbs. over Jan. and Feb. On 3/28/13, I retook control; adjusted caloric intake and increased physical activity. UPDATE: 5/10/13. My scale finally inched downward in late April. On May 10, 2013, I weighed in at 216. I also moved my goal weight lower, from 206 to 201.

I saved my old jeans. They are hanging in my closet. I want to wear them again. Update: March 10, 2013--I am wearing my old jeans! Update: May 10, 2013--Got back down to 216, so 40 pounds lost for the year and 10 more to go!

I did the South Beach Diet (SBD) to jump start weight loss. 12 pounds lost during the two-week 1st Phase of SBD. After that, I shifted to losing 1-2 pounds/wk and increased exercising. Started walking (baby steps) and gradually increased cardio time and distance. Included some light weight lifting (which I used to do and enjoyed). Update: March 10, 2013--I stopped logging food for two months and ended up gaining 7.5 pounds. Since logging, I've lost 3 pounds. So I learned an important lesson. I need to keep logging what I eat.

May 10, 2012 Starting Weight: 256 lbs. Starting BMI: 31.2 (Obese) Belly: 48" 6th Month Update: Weight: 219.5 (total -36.5) BMI: 26.8 Belly: 42.5" 1 Year Update: Weight: 216 (total -40 lbs.) BMI: 26.3 Belly: 42" Waist: 41.25"



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