Wednesday, January 28, 2015

28 Days

It's been 28 days since I had a soda, and I have to say, I'm starting to not even miss it or want one. I mean sure there are some moments where I would really like to give in and have a tasty beverage, but I'm feeling good about my decision not to. At some point next month, I may have one can of soda, but I will not feel defeated or let it bring me down. My goal was to go 30 days (or in the case of January 31) without one, and I've almost made it!

My doctor and I have discussed it, and it is okay to drink soda pop every now and again, just not all the time like I was for a while there. My doctor also informed me that since the last time I saw her, I have lost 6 pounds! Right now I weigh in at 210 lbs, and that's okay with me. My next appointment with her is in late March, and I'm hoping that I will at that time be 200lbs. If I can beat the 200 mark I'm going to feel even more confident that I can make it further down the rabbit hole of weight loss.


I've got a long way to go, but I'm headed there. I've recently updated a tracker to the top of my blog as well so that you can also see how my progress is moving along. Have you ever used Ticker Factory? I find that it has a lot of different tickers that are great for many things. I use to use this a long time ago on LiveJournal, but now it's time to use it here for my weight loss! Here is another view of my ticker as well. I started this ticket at 210, and I ended it at 135lbs. So, I've got about 75 pounds to go, but I'm not afraid. I can do it.


I'm proud of myself for making it this far and I'm glad that I'm doing my best to keep myself active and moving as much as I can. It's hard, I won't lie to you all, but I'm doing it. Whether I make my ultimate goal of 135lbs by the end of the year or not, I know every pound I lose is one step closer to where I want to be in my healthy life.

How are you staying on track this year?

13 comments:

  1. That's awesome - good for you. Soda is one thing I won't give up. I might cut back, but there are just certain things in my life I don't want to go without.

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  2. Good job. I am on Paleo diet and I cannot have soda wither and I do miss it! My son had Sprite the other day, I took a tiny sip and it tasted gross - too sweet!

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  3. Oh wow I congratulate your will power. I tried so many times and failed. I get such withdrawal migraines I just can't do it!

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  4. I hate soda. Once in a while I will have a sprite. Like maybe once a year.

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  5. Way to go. Congrats on the weight loss and I am sure you will hit the 200 pound mark soon. I am watching what I eating more and exercising more

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  6. I'm doing Jenny Craig now and so relate to everything you're saying. I admire you giving up soda - that's one thing I won't give up! Congrats on what you've accomplished so far and I'm looking forward to following your journey along with my own. We can do it!

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  7. I'm not staying on track at all and I feel a little discouraged. My plan is to get on track this weekend and head back into the gym.

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  8. That's awesome! I gave up soda awhile ago and its so much better without it. I do cheat here and there but its once or twice a year maybe and only because there's nothing else at a birthday party or something. I'm so happy for you!

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  9. You can do it, I've been soda free for 5 years now !

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  10. Congratulations on giving up soda. That is big and that is to be admired. I don't drink regular, I drink Diet Coke with Lime...but that is just as bad. Good luck to you and keep up the good work.

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  11. Congratulations!! I have tried to do this but gave up after a month the temptation was too much lol.I do limit my kids though and they only have a soda every so often.

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  12. I am glad to hear you are still doing well 28 days in. Now is about the time that I need to reevaluate my diet strategy and goals.

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  13. I'm staying on track by using MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal. I'm also working out with Focus T25 (It's only 25 minutes) and P90 (Only 30 minutes), and I'm walk/running 4 half-marathons this year. One for each of my children... I start all of my grand and glorious plans in the morning! Wish me luck! I'm also kicking soda for the month of Feb. (My birthday month). :-) Congratulation on your 6 pound loss and making your goal! That's wonderful! I look forward to following your journey. :-)

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