journey to 100: 12.19
Last Saturday was my ‘high calorie’ day. I got up at 5am to workout before our little kids Christmas program practice, adult choir cantata practice and going to Des Moines for the rest of the day with Joel and Nate. I ate a yogurt for breakfast and so since it was my ‘high calorie day’ we went to Chili’s for supper. I had a jalapeno cheddar burger with jalapeno ranch sauce. We also had jalapeno ranch fried onion strips (haystack?). Oh and for dessert I had some white chocolate volcano cake with white hard shell topping on top of the ice cream that came on it. Oh yeah. It was definitely my ‘high calorie day.’ So the rest of the week I cut back to about 1600 calories a day trying to lose the 6lbs I needed to break the 100lbs mark.
I worked harder and a little longer each day. I switched some things up. All week I couldn’t notice a difference in anything. I felt sluggish – almost like I was coming down with something. I was tired through my workouts and was getting frustrated. Still I kept pushing. In the end it was all worth it. This weeks results are below:
Last week: 307
This week: 298
Journey total: 103
I FINALLY broke the 100lbs mark. Honestly I can’t really put into words the emotions I have been going through for the 45 minutes I have known. I have been crying – but in a good way. I had no idea losing 100lbs would be so emotional. I would often watch The Biggest Loser and when they would get emotional on there I would often think to myself, “Why is it such a big deal?” Well now I know why. It is a BIG deal. I am the lightest I have been in 10 years. I am finally under 300lbs…it feels good to say that. I am going to keep going. I have 50-60 more I want to drop then I’ll be at a spot where I can really be happy.
I need a shower and a nap now. Thanks for praying for me and continually checking in and challenging me. We have reached this point together.

