I know I have lost weight and my body has transformed quite drastically from where I was just 3 months ago. THREE MONTHS and Ive dropped over 40 lbs and changed my lifestyle by including exercise to it on a daily basis. Who knew at this point in my life that I would be at concerned about my well-being and the way that I look. What really makes me feel great is when people tell me how much younger I look.
I never thought I looked my age...always thought I looked younger, though a cousin of mine would say I look like a Filipino father who has settled to being middle age. Middle AGE...what??? I never looked my age and definitely never thought of myself as being middle aged. So...I guess I am happy that people say I look much younger than I did and that I can pass in being in my mid 30s....thats okay as long as someone does not think I look like I am in my middle ages. Thanks everyone for making me feel good about the way I look. Heres my face transformation in just three months, tell me what you think - did I look like I was in my middle ages and do I look younger than 42? I am actually very happy to have my angular face again!
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| Left to Right: January 17, 2011, Feb, 2011, Mar 2011 and April 2011 |
Commitment Cannot Be Forced or Required
What I have learned in this journey, so far, is that no one can make you commit to doing something...you can only do it for yourself. Theres no way that I could have done this on my own unless I was totally ready to make that transformation myself. Regardless of how I might tell myself I am ready, you are never ready until you are ready! This a-ha moment will come when you least expect it and you will do everything in your power to make it happen. Weight loss takes absolute commitment - commitment without excuses! Regardless of the many different aspects one might take or the amount of money that you spend to lose the weight, it will always lead to failure unless you are good and ready to truly commit and take necessary steps to do it for yourself. I was truly ready to make that commitment and I am still committed. Its not an easy journey but for me its been rewarding and truly a life changer.
I have had several friends take this journey with me, some have succeeded and others have given up and I respect both for their choices. But...it proves my point that you have to be truly committed to make any changes in your life. The ones who succeeded were ready to take ownership of their own body and make the change for themselves...not for others...regardless of how others may feel. Those who tried but couldnt stick to a plan, made excuses and were truly not ready to commit whole heatedly to a change. Blaming others as a reason not to stick to something is a sign that you YOURSELF were not ready to take that journey. Dont get me wrong, I support all my friends on their individual journey, but know that those who struggled and couldnt finish truly werent ready for it at this point of their lives - their time is still on the horizon. Trust me I think these people are awesome individuals and they know I love them...and when you are ready you will know and I will be there for you 100% as I am today! Any drastic change to the way we live has to be made by oneself it cannot be forced or required - it can only come from within and that starts with the words, "I AM READY TO MAKE THIS CHANGE FOR ME!"
Week 13 Facts
Starting Weight after Week 12: 197.8 lbs
Week 13 Weigh In: 195.4 lbs
Week 13 Weight Loss: -2.4 lbs
Total Journey Profile So Far
Starting Weight on 1/17/11: 237 lbs
Weigh in on 04/17/11: 195.4 lbs
Total Weight Loss So Far: 41.6 lbs
Goal Progress
Initial Goal Weight: 175 lbs
Current Weight: 195.4 lbs
Number of Pounds to Goal: -20.4 lbs
Goal Date: May 1, 2011
Number of Weeks Left: 2 weeks
Average Weight Lose per Week to Reach Goal Weight: -10.2 lbs per week (obviously I will probably not meet this initial goal but hoping I come close to it by 8-10 lbs).
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