Saturday, August 21, 2010

A Milestone But Not My Goal


I got on the scale this morning, looked down and couldn't believe my eyes. 100 pounds, exactly. It's major I know. Losing 100 pounds is amazing and in 5 months no less. But, what's even more amazing is that I realized this is just one more loss. I'm not done. I can celebrate this achievement, and I will—in fact, I just got done texting with a coworker/friend of mine who promised me an outfit when I got to 100—but as I told my god-mother this morning when she asked me how we should celebrate, "I'm not ready to celebrate yet. Let's plan for when I lose the next 75 and reach my total goal."
I'm excited but I don't want to get caught up like this was my destination and not just a part of my journey. It's strange that I feel this way. I thought this milestone would mean a lot more. But honestly, I'm glad that this is my reaction. I'm glad that this achievement merely serves as motivation to keep going, to stay focused and to work harder. 100 pounds is exciting but 175 is my goal!

12 comments:

  1. Definitely proud of you, but you are right...keep your eyes on the prize!

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  2. Hey thanks for following my blog! I'm very glad to have the chance to read and follow your blog. I'm sure you are/will inspire many people!

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  3. congratulations. You are truly motivating others to follow ur lead.

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  4. Wow! Great job! Following you :)

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  5. Wow, you should be so proud of yourself!!
    Following you back from MBC.

    Mrs. A from www.frugalonthecheap.com

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  6. Good luck with this you can do it! :) I'm following from the simply follow group on Bloggy Moms. Would love for you to follow and visit me as well! :)

    Mommy Only Has Two Hands!

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  7. That is so great!! Now following you from MBC> You can find me at www.marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com
    :-)

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  8. Thanks to all my MBC mommy bloggers. Enjoy the journey and I will definitely be following your own.

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  9. Congrats on your weight loss! That is amazing!!

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  10. Follow this blog and put it on my list of new folks to inspire us-link
    I just found your blog and see you are relatively knew (like me) to blogging about your weight loss journey. I have only been blogging about my weight loss journey for two months, so I am always on the look out for others who are just getting started. I have found blogging to be incredibly empowering and a way to keep myself accountable. I am impressed and inspired that you have lost ONE HUNDRED pounds in 5 months. WOW! It is a lifestyle change, and as simple as that.

    Here is my latest inspirational story from weight loss bloggers:
    http://266-twosixtysix.blogspot.com/2010/08/anniversary-presentation.html

    Stay strong, your friend in blog land, Michele of
    http://ruminationsasiuncoverthewomanwithin.blogspot.com/

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  11. Glad I found your blog. 100 lbs. FANTASTIC! I cannot wait until I can post those results. You are an inspiration. Keep it up, you are more than halfway there. Again, fantastic.

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  12. michelle-I think I commented on your blog, which I love btw. Thanks for sharing your journey.

    Justme-thank you. I'm really excited now that I can see the finish line. I don't remember ever having less to lose than I've lost. Does that make sense?

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