HYC Update: What Will I Accomplish by 2012?

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HYC Update: What Will I Accomplish by 2012?

July 12, 2011 by Bella

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Today on her site, Scale Junkie asked us what we hope to accomplish by 2012. July marks the halfway point of the year, so it’s a good time to reflect on what’s happened so far and to make goals for the rest of the year.

As a quick reflection – I am proud that in the first 6 months of 2011 I got more serious about my weight loss plan. I stuck with it, even when doing so meant sacrificing the foods that I enjoy eating. I followed a really restrictive diet plan to lose weight, and in doing so, I started to feel better about myself. I started to fit into clothes that I wasn’t able to fit in late last year. I got myself out of the 300s, which is a number I never want to see on the scale again.

But looking ahead (which you guys know is my favorite part!), these are the things that I WILL accomplish by (or before) 2012:

Meet my mini weight loss goal of losing 45 pounds and getting to the required 266 lbs.
Qualify for WLS, specifically VSG.
Complete all the requirements of WLS, including the psych evaluation, meetings with the surgeon and nutritionist, and other tests that will be required.
Continue to workout every day – more organized, “hardcore” workouts 4-5 days a week, and more gentle workouts (walking, bike riding, swimming) the other days. This will become really important once school starts and my schedule is busier.
Try spinning – I’m so fearful of taking this class, but I know that once I do, I’ll really enjoy it.
Keep moderation and consistency with my eating, and in the rest of my life, as well.
Have the surgery. (Once I’ve meet all the requirements, this is out of my control, but from what I understand, it is definitely possible that the surgery will be scheduled before December, if things go according to plan).

I know that these things are very doable, so I have no doubt that they will happen. I’ve stopped being someone who makes excuses for why I haven’t done something, and I’ve started to really push myself to be better, stronger, healthier in terms of weight loss. I’ve always been able to achieve anything I’ve challenged myself to do in the rest of my life, and now I’m finally getting that same spirit going with weight loss.

What Will YOU Accomplish by 2012?

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4 Responses

on July 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM | Reply Jamie Walker

You can definitely do it! And don’t be fearful of spinning, its super fun and the best part about it, its DARK. No one can see you (or can even watch you because they’re focusing on themselves the whole time). 😉
- on July 12, 2011 at 3:16 PM | Reply Bella
  
  Thanks, Jamie! I forgot that spinning classes are dark. Excellent point!!
on July 12, 2011 at 10:43 PM | Reply Beautyjunkie824

Yay Bella! You will accomplish all this in time for 2012. May I suggest: when taking up spinning find a VERY CUSHIONY seat pad.  lol

You got this girl!
- on July 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM | Reply Bella
  
  So I’ve heard! SkinnyEmmie suggested these bike skorts/leggings (leggings with a skirt over them) that are heavily padded. They’re pricey at $80, but may be worth it if it helps the hurt. In the mean time, I’m going to look for a cushy bike pad/seat that I can bring with me and put on whichever bike I use. Then, if I like spinning as much as I think I will, I’ll invest in the pants/skirt.