Movin’ Right Along…
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Well, as the blog title suggests, I am indeed, FINALLY movin? right along?
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I got on and off the scale three times, in disbelief?
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I have finally, after three months, reached the 170?s!!!!
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I can hardly believe it. I felt yesterday as if I was destined to be 180 for life?UGH?Now I am four pounds from my next mini goal. And I think I will reach it soon?
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Here is what I did different:
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* I had a good friend give me a wake up call and a truth telling.
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* I increased my calories from 1200 to 1300 per day.
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* I remained faithful and committed to my exercise, and I am now essentially exercising three times a day?Which equals roughly an hour and a half per day.
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* I laid off the beer.
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* I revamped my food journal and started back to basics by measuring my food and looking up, on line, the actual calories of everything that went in my mouth.
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*I stopped lying to my journal, myself, and others?
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I will continue to do these things for the next few months to see if I still can keep going.
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Buddies?I can?t even tell you how I feel. I have sat here for the last few months, reading blogs, forums, etc?Seeing some of you lose 3-5 pounds per week?And I just kept sinking lower and lower wondering why my loss had slowed soooo much?I just couldn?t get it?
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I truly felt I was doing everything the same as I had been doing since the fall. I did?
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It was only when someone outside my own box had the courage to step up and be honest with me, to give me a different perspective, that I realized that no, I had not been doing the same?I had little by little slacked off on a lot of my key elements?And added in new somewhat harmful things, without making any further adjustments to my plan. I suppose I knew on some level I was doing this, but I refused to acknowledge it?
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So I am glad to now be FIRMLY back on track?I am very much looking forward to reaching my mini goal and enjoying the 70?s for a while. I hear they were GROOOOOVY!!!! 
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So the lesson for the day kids, is, if you have NOT been losing weight for some time?Take a good long hard look at yourself?Call in a trusted third party if you have to, and most of all, be honest?With others, yes, most most importantly, to yourself?
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Fozie, this ones for you:
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Movin’ right along in search of good times and good news,
With good friends, you can’t lose,
This could become a habit.
Opportunity knocked once, let’s reach out and grab it,
Together we’ll nab it.
We’ll hitch-hike, bus, or yellow cab it.
Movin’ right along, foot-loose and fancy free.
Gettin’ there is half the fun; come share it with me.
Movin’ right along (doog-a-doon, doog-a-doon)
We’ll learn to share the load.
We don’t need a map to keep this show on the road.
Movin’ right along, we’re truly birds of a feather,
We’re in this together, and you know where you’re goin’.
Movie stars with flashy cars and life with the top down.
We’re stormin’ the big town.
Yeah! Storm is right, should it be snowin’?
Movin’ right along, foot-loose and fancy free.
You’re ready for the big time, is it ready for me?
Movin’ right along
Movin’ right along
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~Movin’ Right Along (Kermit and Fozie)
Good for you Dawnie!
I know I lie to myself abut what I’m really having: I think, that one tablespoon of icecream didn’t really count, that mayonnaise I had on my sandwich isn’t worth adding into my journal. But it is exactly those little things that stop us losing the weight. You seem to be an inspiration to a lot of people. You have a beautiful, open, friendly face and I wish you lots of luck! 
Lilly 
That is great. We all talk ourselves into not adding every little thing and you are right that does hurt us more than we realise. Keep it up you will be at your next goal before you know it.
Congrats !! Sometimes you do need little adjustments here and there when things slow down..
Way to go!
Believe me, the 70’s weren’t all that! But the music sure was good!!
I’m glad you finally found your footing. And congrats on reaching the 170’s. I knew you could do it.
Now, send some of that my way!!
Congrats on the 170’s Dawn!! Knew you could do it!! Way to recommit yourself!! Your friend is proud of you of course!! Keep up the good work!!
CONGRATS DAWNIE I KNOW FOR MONTHS YOU HAVE LOOKED FOR THOSE 70′S I’M GLAD YOU FOUND THEM. IHAVE BEEN IN A RUT FOR WEEKS NOW IM LOOK FOR YOU TO SHOW ME THE WAY GIRL………
Congrats Dawn
You must be feeling SOOOOOOOOO great
Thanks so much for sharing
I’m sure a lot of us can learn from this
I really appreciate it
Your hard work sure is paying off. YAY on 170’s
~~~~Lori
Hey Dawnie, I’m so glad you got your groove back. Keep on truckin along! You can do it!! Have a great weekend!
Patty
You are a true star
. I knew you would make it there. Thanks for sharing the changes you made because from time to time we will all find ourself in a similar situaiton and remember what worked for you. When dropped to 172 a few years back and was able to wear size 12 jeans in comfort — I felt too “content” and instead of pushing myself to keep going I let the weight creep back on and it wasn’t by stuffing my face or neglecting my exercise all together, it was a lot of “little” things so I can relate to everything you said.
—Valerie
This is awesome, Dawnie, I too, am battling to get to the 170’s.
I want this so bad,. and I can feel I’m losing inches, but I feel doomed to be 182 forever!!! You INCREASED your calories??? Hmmmm. Congrats, though!
too true, too true.
We really do need to be honest with ourselves, there’s just no way around it. I am glad to hear how much you’re exercising! That is about what I am doing too. While I don’t exactly enjoy it, I am glad to be able to be doing it, unlike those who can’t even get out of bed without special cranes, like on that show. Of course, when the exercising is over with for the day, you feel so damn good about yourself that it is all worth it! I know giving up the beer is going to be hard. Are you going to allow yourself to have it one day a week? I know allowing myself a “cheat day” once a week is really helping me along.
I knew you were going to be getting there very soon. I can hardly wait to get there myself…but that will be quite some time to come still.
Anyway, CONGRATS on reaching the 170’s!!!
u r amazing how do you find the time to work out 3x a day? I can barely get in 30-45 minutes. Now I feel bad. LOL
woot woo. glad your on track and rocking the 170’s!! Love the pic, you look so happy and full of life. Keep spreading the love chicky, your an inspiriation!
Good for you!! I can definitely learn from what you said in your blog today.
Congratulations on getting to the 170’s! That is a great accomplishment! Way to go Dawnie! You are looking so much better, the pictures you put on show a great change. Take care.
Glad your Movin’ Right Along!
You go girl!
Have a great day!