My Journey Through Weight Loss

A diary of one of the biggest challenges of my life.

This is a diary of my journey through weight loss. I hope it encourages you as it helps me through one of the hardest challenges of my lifetime so far.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Keeping My Hands Busy

Posted by Kandy at 8:43 AM

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HeideSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Here are your cute little Frankenstein!
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Welcome to my new blog! I am so happy you are here. Here there is no judgement and lots of honesty. This is a place of encouragement and inspiration. As you see my progress, maybe it can help you. Let me know what you think whenever you want. Check out "Getting Started" (my first blog entry) as well as "The Contract" and "The 2 Year Plan" (both found at the bottom. Hope you are inspired.

About Me

Kandy: Platte City, Missouri, United States; I am a 47 year old wife and mother of 4 fantastic kids, a mother-in-law to the best son-in-law ever, and a brand new grandma! I am also an RN and a Licensed Massage Therapist an I recently moved into my own "studio" and will be featured on Groupon in August 2011! I love crafting of all kinds, reading a good book, a hot summer day at the pool, and an occasional giant thunderstorm. My husband grows a great garden and I love to can and preserve it's fruits. And can I say, I love homemade ice cream made with thick fattening cream and whole milk?

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Current Weight

July 21, 2010.
294 pounds.
(I am not proud)
July 28, 2010 8:30 am.
285 pounds ??? was this really right???
August 4, 2010 1:30 pm.
291 pounds??? different scales, but I will be using these scales from now on.
Aug. 6, 2010 4:00 pm.
288 pounds.
Aug. 12, 2010 12:30 pm.
288 pounds.
Aug. 17, 2010
285 pounds
Aug. 20, 2010
284 pounds
Aug. 30
280 pounds
Sept. 24, 2010
277 pounds
Oct. 05, 2010
279 pounds.
OCTOBER 20, 2010
276 POUNDS!!!
December 27, 201
281 pounds.
January 18, 2011
279 pounds
August 10, 2011
283 pounds

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WEIGHT LOSS CONTRACT

Kandy
Starting today, July 21, 2010, I PROMISE to follow a healthy lifestyle. I realize I cannot do it all at once and this will take time. With your help I PLEDGE to the following:

1. Ask my family to be active in supporting me and make a pact with me regarding this journey.
2. Create and share my 2 year plan with my family, which includes revealing my weight (leaving nothing in secret) and my goals.
3. Create and share a list of pros and cons of losing the weight.
4. Dig deep inside of myself and maybe figure out why I keep weight on in order to help stick to the plan.
5. Daily read a positive story of someone else's triumph or some other subject materieal to keep me motivated.
6. Be accountable and show my food journal whenever asked.
7. Accept positive reinforcement and reject negative thoughts.
8. Be kind to myself. If I fail at anytime, forgive myself and restart the plan immediately, not tomorrow.
9. Understand and know that, in the end, I am the only one who can do this for me.
10. I will NOT blame anyone else for my choices or depend on anyone else to reach my goals, but will gladly and happily receive help, support, gentle loving criticism and reminders of "the contract"
11. Remember clearly how it felt to be overweight (with a picture and a diary entry) and a new pledge everyday to never, ever, ever go back to that place again.

YOU PLEDGE the following:

Brad
1. I will walk with you on a regular basis.
2. I will do a better job preparing healthy meals.
3. I will check with you regularly to see how you are doing and find ways to encourage you.

Travis
1. I will help you watch what you eat in the kitchen.
2. I will try to clean house more and relieve stress.
3. I will try eating healthier with you and be encouraging.

Trey
1. I will walk with you.
2. I will eat healthy with you.
3. I will pray daily for your journey.
4. I wll exemplify the summit of health perfection by wearing a shirt less.

Ashley
1. I will help you find healthy & fun new recipes to try.
2. I will encourage you to keep blogging about your journey by checking it daily & commenting. :)
3. I will celebrate weight loss/fitness victories with you in creative non-food ways.

Tyler
I'll commit to praying daily for you. Not just for your physical and your diet, but for the mind body soul connection and for what this means for you on a deeper level. I'll fast one meal a week while you're getting started, not to advocate anorexia but because it's a good discipline that represents that food is earthly and secondary and should never rule us. I'll ask you about exercise more than diet but I like it more. View walking for what it really is- a gift to be celebrated. It's not an obligation! It's a privilege!

THE 2 YEAR PLAN

The plan is mapped out in 3 month increments with short-term goals in the first year and long-term goals in the 2nd year. So here goes:
July 21-Oct. 21, 2010 starting weight: 294
Goal: 15-20 pound loss for weight of 274-279
I follow a 1500-1800 cal. per day diet plan.
I keep a food journal and I map out my meals before the day begins and stick to the plan.

I keep a written log of every single thing that goes in my mouth (in case I am human and mess up)

I drink 1/2 my bodyweight in ounces per day. (and baby that is alot right now)

I do not eat any more after the last meal of my day.

I walk 3 times a week for 30 minutes.

I concentrate on eating slower.

I read stories that inspire of those who have conquered their weight.

I hang visible reminders in my view to remind me continually of my pledges and goals.

I share this plan with family and accept their support. I make a contract with them.

Oct. 21 - Jan. 21, 2011 current weight: 274-279
Goal: 15-20 pound loss for weight of 254-264

I continue all the above and review the contract, visible reminders and check in with support. Make any changes needed.

I increase 30 minute walk to 6 days per week. I work on possible emotional reasons for weight being out of control. I lose 20# by my 47th birthday.

Jan. 21-Apr. 21, 2011 current weight: 254-264 Goal: 15-20 pound loss for weight of 234-249

I continue all of the above and I review contract, visible reminders (make any changes) and check in with support.I increase walking to 1 hour 3 days per week and 30 minutes the other 3 days.I add Yoga if possible. If still too hard I will add it the next quarter.

Apr. 21-July 21, 2011 Current weight: 234-249 Goal: 15-20 pound loss for weight of 214-234

I continue all of the above and review contract, visible reminders, check in with support and make any needed changes.

I increase walking to 1 hour/day 6 days a week.

By 1 year anniversary I am down 60-80 pounds.

I hike in the mountains with my family and stay caught up.

I get a bicycle.

Year 2

Continue all of the above. I will work on improving my physical stamina. Possibly start a support group. Possibly climb a 14er with my kids. By my 48th birthday be under 200 pounds for the first time in 18 years.

July 21-Oct. 21, 2011 Current weight 214-234 Goal: 15-20 pound loss for weight of 194-219

Oct. 21-Jan 21, 2012 Current weight 194-219 Goal: 10-15 pound loss for weight of 179-209

Jan. 21-Apr. 21, 2012 Current weight 179-209 Goal: 10-15 pound loss for weight of 164-199

Apr. 21-July 21, 2012 Current weight 149-189

By this point I am at goal weight. If not, though I will keep on truckin till I get there.

I realize weight management will be a way of life, not a diet.

I begin maintaining new weight. This will be hard but is crucial.

I remember CLEARLY how it feels to be overweight and never go there again. Keep a picture to remind me.

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