A health, fitness, and weight-loss story.

8.16.2009

SIx-Month Anniversary

Today marks my six-month anniversary on this journey. It's amazing how things have changed for the better in my life in that time.

I had hoped to lose 50 pounds in that time. I didn't quite make that, but I came close. I'm happy with where I am.

Without revealing my weight, because I only do that on Monday, I will share this lovely gift I received this week: I have dropped down a category: I have moved out of the morbid obesity range and am now "just obese."

What a nice anniversary present!

I would like to thank everyone that follows and supports me on this journey. I couldn't have done so well physically and mentally on this journey without the support I have received here, and without all the inspiration, recipes and great ideas I read on others' blogs. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. This is a terrific community!

24 comments:

  1. 6..MONTHS...6...MONTHS!!!! You (and so many others, like you said, in this awesome community) are my inspiration. congrats and enjoy your sunday.

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  2. Happy 6 months! It feels good to move down those BMI categories! Great work!

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  3. So glad you not only decided to start your journey toward a healthier you, but also that you are sharing it with us! Congrats on six months!!!

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  4. Congrats to you Jo! We have witnessed the changes you have made and I applaud you. We are here for the long haul and thank you for your support too!! You are an asset to this wonderful community. XOXOX

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  5. Happy 6 Mo-versary! Congrats on the new category :)

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  6. wow 6 months already! Congrats on moving down the range!

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  7. Forgotten victory= no weight gain the whole time!! THAT IS A FUCKING VICTORY!!

    I am glad you blog. Really and truly. No mushygushy words, but just glad!

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  8. Happy 6 month anniversary!! And congrats on the new category!!! Woo hoo!!!!
    And you are so right, this is an awesome community! I couldn't agree with you more!

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  9. Awesome on the 6 months and on the 40 plus lbs gone. Gone forever :) Your rockin it so well
    Keep On Keepin On

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  10. Happy 6 month anniversary!!! You've done terrific, not just with losing weight but with also trying to sort out why you were where you were. I know that's been the hardest part for me. I look forward to seeing where you are in 6 more months, where we both are *smile*. Way to go on being in a new catagory too.

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  11. happy anniversary and so very proud of you. you inspire me girl!:)

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  12. 6 months takes a lot of perseverance. It is not easy to stick to the long, hard road.

    Congratulations! You have done an amazing job.

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  13. You go girl!!!!! 6 months-how incredible. You are really doing it-making the changes that will change your life forever!
    Gosh I'm a cornball LOL
    Seriously though-you inspire and encourage me daily. Keep rocking it!
    love,
    val

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  14. Happy anniversary!!!!!

    You have come SUCH a long way and we are all sooooooooo proud of you!! Keep up the great work and you know we will be here for ya!!!

    XOXO

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  15. Congrats on your obesity!! Er...that doesn't sound quite right but you know what I mean. :-) Now you and Tom Cruise fall in the same weight category!!

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  16. Happy Anniversary! Congrats on the progress. I have a feeling you won't be in the obese category for long. Keep up the good work.

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  17. Happy anniversary and you are just rocking the program kiddo :)

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  18. Happy Anniversary. You are doing so well. I see you're now in the 30's. Yeah!!!!! Just wait and see what you weigh in another 6 months. I can see it now! Keep up the good work and the wonderful change in your mental attitude. You're super!!!

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  19. Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing what you can accomplish in your next six months! :)

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  20. Six months can seem like such a short time and it can seem like an eternity. Way to go, Jo. You've accomplished quite a bit... and you're on the way to even greater things.

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  21. Congratulations Jo! 6 months and over 40 pounds is a huge and amazing loss.

    Congratulations, especially, on not being morbid. That's a gigantic (and well deserved) present from the scale.

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  22. And "way to go" from me too! Little things add up, eh?
    Learning how to learn...all over again!

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  23. Congratulations! I know I've only been reading your blog for a very short time, but I am so happy for you! You're right about the community... I think it is what has really encouraged me the most these past few days.

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