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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Accountability

People start blogs for all sorts of reasons. My reason is accountability. I've lost 130 lbs in the past 1.5 years through hard work and dedication (using Medifast as a tool). I've now slowed down in my weight loss and I think it's partly due to my lack of focus and drive. I still have 15 pounds I'd love to lose, and I think that maybe blogging will help hold me accountable. I guess I'm getting ahead of myself here. To introduce myself, I should start by saying that I'm a 20 year old full time student. I've been overweight (obese, really) for most of my life). About 2 years ago, I realized how unhappy I was and made a change. My mom inspired me to begin my weight loss journey, and here I sit 130 lbs lighter! This has made such a huge difference in my life. I feel like a different person. I'm happier, more alive than ever before. I'm excited about how far I've come, but I do not want to become complacent. I read somewhere that only 5% of people maintain weight loss and I really want to be included in that small percent. So, I guess this blog is my way of holding myself responsible. I'll wrap up this post tonight, and I'll give some more background information in my next post! Thanks for reading! :) I hope to make some new blogger "friends" for support!!

18 comments:

  1. Hi there! Welcome to Blogland! Wow! Congratulations on the 130 lbs loss!
    I think you'll find blogging will absolutely help in keeping yourself accountable. You will find so many wonderful people "out here".
    Do yourself a favour and hook up with Jack Sh*t for laughs and MizFit for loads of info. There are literally 100's and 100's of others who will gladly cheer you on and offer their support.

    You have me intrigued about the pic with the NBC background! Can't wait to hear the story behind that.

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  2. Hey - I recognize that paddle and T-shirt! I was in the audience for that show, too! Wasn't it a blast?

    Are you in the Northeast somewhere? I am trying to shed those last 10 pounds or so as well. They just want to hang around LOL!

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  3. Welcome! Amazing success! I have 20 more to go and they seem so hard! How did you decide on your goal weight?

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  4. hey! found you via fitcetera.. she's right about jack and mizfit. :)

    another great resource for lots of like minded bloggers is the Healthy You Challenge. (links on Fitcetera's blog, and mine.

    Congrats on the 130! I look forward to following your journey.

    Amy

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  5. WOW! You are amazing. I look forward to following your loss of the last 15 pounds!

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  6. Wow, I'm so happy for you!! I can't wait to read more about your story.

    I am still at the beginning and quite honestly, am frustrated right now. I feel as though I've done everything I was supposed to do and yet nothing is happening. Ah well.

    http://fattiefatterton.wordpress.com is my blog if you ever feel like checking it out. :D

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  7. Welll Done on 130 pounds gone, you look wonderful and congratulations on getting to grips with it now. Some of us "oldies" have stuggled for years battleing the weight. But your attitude and commitment will save you the heartache we have known:)

    You will get to goal, with the encouragement here in Blogland, it is an amazing place.

    Good to see you here.

    Big Hugs

    Sheilagh

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  8. Hi :) Can't wait to see the rest of your journey unfold. Congrats on your success so far! That's awesome!

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  9. Welcome to the blogging world! It's a great place to find inspiration, and to inspire others! Looking forward to seeing you drop those last 15! I am wanting to drop my last 15 as well! :)

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  10. I too use blogging as a way to have accountability. Good luck and I look forward to your blog post. You can come follow me in my journey with weight watchers and MS. You can find me at http://herewegoholdontight.blogspot.com/

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  11. Congrats on what you have accomplished! You will find much love and support in blogland, accountability is why I came to blogland

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  12. Welcome to blogland. It's a great place for accountability and inspiration. Congrats on losing the 130lbs - that's amazing.

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  13. Welcome to Blogging! It's a great supportive group of people. Looking forward to getting to know you.

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  14. wow, you're amazing! thanks for the add and sharing your story. i look forward to keeping up with you! :)

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  15. You look fantastic! Great job! I hope you enjoy the blog world... lots of amazing people out there :)

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  16. Hey there welcome to the blog world! You have accomplished so much already...way to go! Good luck with your journey. I will be back to read. I just added you. If you want feel free to swing by my blog and say hello.

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  17. w-e-l-c-o-m-e! :D
    i am glad i found your blog.
    mine was started for accountability... and its been such a journey.

    good luck with the last 15!

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  18. I am so glad your blogging! I can't wait to follow you :)

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