Starting Week 20 on Nutrisystem

This week started off with an uplifting encounter. A teller at my bank who I hadn't seen in a few months said to me "I want to do whatever it is you're doing". I've had success mentoring others in business, but never have I inspired anyone where my weight is concerned. I wonder if she knows how much her comment inspired me? This is becoming about more than just weight loss. It's as though I'm seeing everything through different eyes. I needed to switch my focus to something healthier and more positive and I'm thankful I found that with Nutrisystem. 

I still love food and always will, but I now find myself researching things like how many calories different exercises burn. Never saw that coming! This article on The Leaf explains it would take nearly 4 hours of biking 22 miles to work off my former go-to meal {cheeseburger, fries and a coke}. Holy cow, what an eye-opener! When you look at food from that perspective, it's just not worth the momentary satisfaction.        

That realization was put to the test as the week went on. A friend who was just 41-years old was killed in a car accident Monday night, a friend of 40 years who always treated me like a daughter passed away Saturday night as did another friend's Dad. Heaven sure has been busy this week! I have always comforted myself with food. I've learned during these past few months though, for me, that only leads to more sadness. I stuck to the plan and tried my best to work off some of the sadness and frustration by jogging in the pool for 10 hours this week. 

Most days I burned more calories than I consumed, but I guess the stress didn't help. Still, I ended the week with a .8 lb. weight loss for a 19-week total of 25.6 lbs. I'm thankful to Nutrisystem for helping me become healthier, stronger, and for giving me the tools to not give up when life throws a punch...or two...or three. Wishing everyone better days and suggesting we all go hug someone we love. ♥

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My Journey Begins ~ Starting Weight ~ 180 
Week 1 ~ Lost 6.2 lbs. ~ Weight 173.8
Week 2 ~ Lost. 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 172.4 ~ Total Loss 7.6 lbs. 
Week 3 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 172 ~ Total loss 8 lbs.
Week 4 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 169.8 ~ Total Loss 10.2 lbs.
Week 5 ~ Lost 1.8 lbs. ~ Weight 168 ~ Total Loss 12 lbs. 
Week 6 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 167.8 ~ Total Loss 12.2 lbs. 
Week 7 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 165.6 ~ Total Loss 14.4 lbs. 
Week 8 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 165 ~ Total Loss 15 lbs. 
Week 9 ~  Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 163.8 ~ Total Loss 16.2 lbs. 
Week 10 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 163.4 ~ Total Loss 16.6 lbs. 

Week 11 ~ Lost 2 lbs. ~ Weight 161.4 ~ Total Loss 18.6 lbs. 

Week 12 ~ Lost .6 lb. ~ Weight 160.8 ~ Total Loss 19.2 lbs. 

Week 13 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 159.8 ~ Total Loss 20.2 lbs. 
Week 14 ~ Lost 1.6 lbs. ~ Weight 158.2 ~ Total Loss 21.8 lbs. 

Week 15 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 157.8 ~ Total Loss 22.2 lbs. 

Week 16 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 156.8 ~ Total Loss 23.2 lbs.
Week 17 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 156.2 ~ Total Loss 23.8 lbs.
Week 18 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 155.2 ~ Total Loss 24.8 lbs. 

Week 19 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 154.4 ~ Total Loss 25.6 lbs. 

Until next week ...

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