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Here I sit. It’s been more than two weeks since I completed the HealthPointe 2.0 wellness program. And I thought I’d post a short update.
Despite getting back to eating pretty much “normally”, the weight has stayed put. My morning weigh-ins have shown fluctuation of about 1 pound. And that could easily be just a matter of how long it’s been since I last too a good drink or used the bathroom.
So far, two weeks and counting, it’s looking fairly permanent.
But we’re likely coming up on a long road trip, where we’ll be eating out or in others’ homes for more than a week. Then, in a couple of months, the HOLIDAYS hit. Most notably, Thanksgiving. When most of us tend to gorge ourselves on scrumptious food.
We’ll see just how well I’m able to maintain (or get back to) this ideal weight.
To go back to the beginning where I discuss weight loss basics, click here.
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Sunday evening I went to a Potluck Dinner.
I LOVE potlucks. Partially for the great conversations and company. But also because of the FOOD!
I love food. I love eating. And I used to be able to get away with eating whatever I wanted, and however much I wanted.
But those days of being able to get away with almost anything are long gone.
I no longer get anywhere near as much exercise. (I’ve graduated from getting around solely on a bicycle to driving a vehicle – truck or car.)
And I’m no longer as young as I once was. So, my metabolism, like everyone else’s, has followed the natural trend to slow down a bit.
So, Sunday night, with all that food… GOOD food… and some of it even good for me… Sunday night I went overboard. I just flat out ate too much. A little too much of the good-for-me food. And a LOT too much of the scrumptious desserts. (The peach cobbler was AMAZING!)
The result? I was feeling stuffed, and sluggish afterwards. And I knew I’d regret it in the morning when I got on the scale.
Sure enough… Monday morning I was up almost 3 lbs.
So, following the advice of the HealthPointe coaches – I jumped right back into the wellness program to get back on track immediately.
Result: As of this morning – two days later – I’m back down 2 lbs, which is back in the range I want to stay in.
Lesson: There’s a price to pay for going overboard. Yet, while it’s harder and slower to get back “in the boat”, recovery is possible!! You just have to get to it right away.
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OK, here are the results. After being on the HealthPointe Wellness Program for 6 weeks – 4 weeks of weight-loss followed by 2 weeks of metabolic-adjustment (or “add-more-food-days”):
Chest (across my boobs): lost 1″
Waist (narrowest spot – happens to be just below my rib cage): lost 2″
Abdomen (across my belly-button): lost 2.5″
Hips (biggest spot across my butt): lost 2″
Thighs (biggest spot – closest to crotch): lost 0.5″ each
Total inches lost: 8″ – 8.5″
Honestly, I think the “Total inches lost” is a silly number because it could be increased or decreased by adding or subtracting places one measures. But it seems like this is one of the “benchmarks” many weight-loss programs use – at least in their advertising.
Average inches lost: 1.4-1.6 (Depending on if you count one or both thighs.)
I think the average is much more useful and realistic. Others see our whole bodies and don’t usually focus on one particular part. As a result, they’ll see that I, for example, have lost a little weight. It’s not a HUGE difference. But I’m now at my ideal weight. And that feels amazing and wonderful. Although I’ve never strayed all that far, I haven’t been here for quite a few years.
To go back to the beginning where I discuss basics, click here.
