Sep 4, 2010 update by Theresa-333
<- Photo taken on	Sep 2, 2010
Journey start date	Oct 1, 2009	Currently at 97.4% of goal
Total loss since start	97.4 lbs	Now has 2.6 lbs left to goal
This is an extra update, no
weight posted with update
195 of 195
And THE Word For Today Is ...		My Picture Progress

 ..... "Goooooooooooooooooooooooaaaal!"

I was so shocked when I stepped on the scale upon rising for the day this morning. The exact number I've been waiting to see lit up before my eyes: 145.0 -- yes, exactly 145.0! All I could say to myself was, "Look what happens, Theresa, when you once again begin placing your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, first place in your heart, mind, and life!" As Dr. Nick always says, "When you do the right things, the right things happen." And that's the only way I can explain such a huge drop in weight this week. 

My original thought was, "Oh, you've been so busy exercising and doing heavy work around the home that you've just sweated out a lot of fluids, and you're dehydrated now." I was sure it had to be that, because I haven't done anything unusual with my food consumption, same ol' same ol' foods. So, how could it be that? What could it be, then, other than a loss in water? But after going through the day with that thought rolling around my head and making careful observations of myself, I can now say I have no apparent signs of dehydration. So, well, as incredible as it seems, I think it's for real! Amazing!! Simply amazing!!!

As if seeing that numeral at the onset of the day wasn't already enough, to top it off, here's something that really happened too! Just weird, but wonderful, in a strange sort of way! lol When I got on the recumbent bike at the YMCA mid-day, it did something out of the ordinary. It didn't start up as usual, instructing me to begin pedaling. Instead its screen said this:

Your weight = 145 

"Uh ... what? Um ... ok. Yes, I saw that earlier this morning, but thanks for the 'confirmation,' Mr. MACHINE!!" LOL My only logical guess is that somebody was on the bicycle before me and set up some kind of program details. I don't know. Neither me or Kristin saw anybody on that bike beforehand, as I was talking with her for a few minutes before I actually hopped on it. Hmmm. Whatever the reason, I enjoyed seeing the nice surprising message -- just for me. At least, that's how I'm interpreting that experience. [grin]

Last note for today: I do believe it's time for me to go back to weighing weekly. I used to only weigh in on Saturday mornings, but lately I've been weighing almost daily. I have to confess, for me, it seems I've become a tad obsessive with my friend, Mrs. Scale. And it's time we have a more "normal" relationship -- especially now that I have renewed the most important relationship in my life. Not that I'm ignoring everything else, just keeping it "centered" AND "balanced" again. 

Ok, ok ... one LAST thing:

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!"
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	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Shirley-261 from Tennessee on Sep 4, 2010 WOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!  Congratulations Theresa!!  You have worked SO hard for this and I'm so grateful to be the first to tell you how proud I am of you.  Your example has been a shining light in my life many times, and today the goal you have reached give me a brand new hope.  I love you and am SO proud of you.  THANK YOU JESUS!!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Peggy-136 from California on Sep 4, 2010 Good News....Goal....Touch Down...Score..... Thanks for the call and now a more detailed report of the great and wonderful things happening today...Even before your birthday...YEAH....What a wonderful gift of health...and you have worked so hard towards this goal... I can't wait to begin exercising with you and Kristin again...I have had to use self discipline not to pick up anything heavier than 10 pounds and not to bend past my waist!!! Congratulations....You DID IT>>>> Hugs,Peggy/CA
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Lorie-137 from Arizona on Sep 5, 2010 Oh YES!!  I am soo excited.  I can't think of any words to say.  Wowie zowie.  Woo hoo.....
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Tim-215 from Ohio on Sep 5, 2010 Tremendous! Standing ovation time!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Julia-342 from Washington on Sep 5, 2010 Theresa: So glad you posted your story! that is a big accomplishment. The idea of weighing in once a week is a great idea, too. Keep up the good work!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Brenda-159 from California on Sep 5, 2010 Woo-Hoo Theresa!!! I am sooo happy for you. Congratulations, your had work and diligence has paid off! You look great and I imagine you feel great. Have a spectacular time celebrating and feeling great!