Getting closer
@TheSojourner (70466)
United States
March 19, 2023 1:33pm CST
I got on the scale this morning. I'm always pleased to see any weight loss, but once I get close to the 200 lb (90.77 kg) mark, I start getting excited.
Since I got out of the military at the end of 1989, my weight continued to climb and stay in the 200-250 lb range. I did get down to under 200 lb in December 2019, shortly after returning from Aruba.
By April 2020, I was at 185 lb/<84 kg. However, that's when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, isolation began, I had a foot injury which prevented me from being able to walk, and then my dog, Honey, started on a spiral downward and there was a lot of stress eating on my part. It did not take long to get back into the 200 level.
This morning, I weighed 201.8 lb/91.53 kg. I am right around the corner to being under that level.
It is clear to me that by walking, I get more benefit than just reducing the number of calories I take in. In fact, there are some times that I eat more than I do when I'm trying to lose weight through dieting alone, and I lose weight.
I just wanted to share for this morning.
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22 responses
@wolfgirl569 (78489)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Mar
You will be there very soon. Congratulations
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
Thank you, eva! I just want to get down to where I want to be and then forget about it and just do what I know I need to do. If I lose anything after that, then that's where I'm supposed to be if I don't, that's okay too.
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@wolfgirl569 (78489)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Mar
@TheSojourner Keep at what you are doing and you will be there soon
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@Deepizzaguy (82655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Mar
Thank you for sharing your story on this site that you are reaching your goal to lose weight for health reasons.
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@Deepizzaguy (82655)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Mar
@TheSojourner You are welcome.
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@kaylachan (45554)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Mar
Congrats. I am pleased to hear your health journey is doing so well.
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@kaylachan (45554)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Mar
@TheSojourner Not a problem. A little kindness can go a long way.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
I'm dealing with what I can effectively and trying to stay focused. Thank you for your kind words.
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@Chellezhere (7987)
• United States
19 Mar
Congrats! Keep on truckin' and you'll be at your goal weight before you know it.
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@arunima25 (81945)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar
I can sense that feeling. I always struggled with weight gain and was on lean side. But then with all exercises and protein rich diet I have gained..Now I need to stop here. Loosing two kgs would be good. That would be ideal weight for me.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
It always seems like it's one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't situations! LOL
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
21 Mar
@LadyDuck I have the contrast MRIs done quite often, and I don't get dizzy. I've learned to relax in them and be able to take my mind away a little bit, if that makes sense? Yet, still be present. Because you have to be able to follow the instructions. It's not something I like doing as I am a bit claustrophobic, but I'm learning to be able to almost meditate through it and still do what I need to do. Almost like a hypnosis.
I have been thinking about him and you a lot the last couple of days. Please know that my heart is with you.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
20 Mar
I hope he's doing fine, and you, too.
Thank you!
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@LadyDuck (439825)
• Switzerland
21 Mar
@TheSojourner GGC has been "inside" the MRI machine during 45 minutes yesterday. He is still dizzy because of the MRI contrast agent they dripped during the whole procedure. Let's see what the result will be.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
25 Mar
@noni1959 Oh, wow. SOUNDS delicious. Never have had the Wagyu before.
I hope your stuffiness and burning sensations are gone now.
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@noni1959 (10037)
• United States
21 Mar
@TheSojourner Did some walking today. I'm a bit better though still stuffy and lungs burn but eating better. Making a huge veggie with ground Waygu beef for dinner for everyone. I'll start it around 5 pm.
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@NJChicaa (111823)
• United States
19 Mar
You're doing great Coral. I'm hanging around 200. I'd like to get back to 180-185 but I'm not stressing about it after several years of having serious issues with appetite, eating, and keeping things down. My pants still fit so I'm fine with it for now.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
Thank you, jill. I'm not stressing it either, but I'm just doing what I know is good for me. I need to stay healthy, and 180-185 is my goal, as well.
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@LindaOHio (122945)
• United States
14 Apr
I give you a lot of credit. The walking is definitely great for losing weight.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
15 Apr
And in this one month since writing this, I am hovering between 201.4 and 202.6. It's frustrating. I hope it's just a plateau and that it drops soon. Thank you.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
22 Apr
@LindaOHio and I have put some weight back on in the last couple of weeks, but I'm not going to worry about it. Wait naturally fluctuates. It's about making the right choices and just continuing.
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@LindaOHio (122945)
• United States
15 Apr
@TheSojourner You know how weight loss is. There are a lot of frustrations; but you will lose more. I lost 1.2 pounds...THAT'S frustrating.
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@hillhjill (21866)
• United States
19 Mar
I'm so glad that your happy about this! Keep up the good work and that smile on your face when you see the scale drop!
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@JimBo452020 (52133)
• Montrose, Scotland
19 Mar
I remember getting excited when I got to 196lbs
That was my 100lb loss mark.
This time next week you will weigh 199lb.
Or less.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
I'm not so sure about a 3 lb weight loss 200 by 1 April.
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@MarieCoyle (16619)
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19 Mar
Losing weight can be so hard for some of us. I struggled for years--lose 5-10 pounds and put it back on. I lost that same weight over and over again, so very frustrating. As I have stated, I love to cook, and I love food! I do think that it took me to truly wake up, my love of food just led me down that ''Let's eat!'' path daily.
You are doing so well. I am very proud of you and your persistence! Good job!
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@AnneW21 (10506)
• Wisbech, England
20 Mar
Well done, you must feel so pleased with yourself.
I too am losing weight, this year I have lost over a stone so now around 10 stone 4 pounds ish, keeps going up and down. Really want to get back to 9 stone 6 pounds which is what I was in February 2019. It wasn't covid that made me put on weight, I do this every so often gain.
I have fallen off the wagon big time this time and need to get back on track, need to lose about an inch and a bit round my middle and then I shall be able to get in the next size down jeans I have.
We can do this together, we stand strong together and help each other along the way.
Let's finish this journey together
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
20 Mar
I have to go look and convert your weight to something I understand! LOL but congratulations.
@AnneW21 (10506)
• Wisbech, England
21 Mar
@TheSojourner Ok, I can only do stones and pounds, I know other people weigh in just pounds and kilos
Thank you so much for your good wishes
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@FourWalls (55335)
• United States
20 Mar
Go, girl, go!!!
I loved seeing that 2 disappear from the scale. Hope I never see it again! You too!!!! 
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
20 Mar
When it's just a couple of pounds away, it's exciting.
Once I get down and stay there, I'll never go back up again.
Congrats to you, too!!
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
Thank you so much, judy, and thank you for the surprise in the mail! In my mailbox today. I don't always check it every day, so I found it today. I appreciate you.
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@TheSojourner (70466)
• United States
19 Mar
@jstory07 It is lovely, and it warmed my soul. Thank you, again.
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@coldplay8 (5385)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
21 Mar
Great improvement. weight is like that;win some, lose some just, don't starve yourself.
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