Long-time readers may remember that I participated in a weight loss contest at work last summer. I fluctuated in a 2-lb range the entire time and didn't actually lose a bit. Same for my co-worker Marsha. She and I were the two people with the lowest starting weights, the two people that others thought didn't belong in a weight loss contest.
Fast forward to now, 13 months later. Jump-started by that holiday distance challenge I did through the Y, I've lost and kept off about 18-20 pounds. I'm eating a lot better, and I just feel so much better. Same with my co-worker Marsha. She's made a real effort to exercise more and eat healthier, and she's lost 20 pounds, with a goal to lose an additional 14. Go, Marsha!!!
I am pretty sure that, one year later, we are the only two who have been successful at keeping the weight off. I credit that to real lifestyle changes for the both of us, and I hope we are successful at maintaining this into the future!
This is great! Keeping the weight off is very difficult and very crucial.
ReplyDeleteWell done!!!