Thursday, 11th of March 2010 at 11:39:25 PM My Wii Fit balance board kind of lost its mind, this week; after some initial problems with consistency, we had settled in and had a good thing going, I thought, and it seemed to be weighing me fairly accurately. But then this past week, I don’t know what happened. It started messing with me is what happened, and for a few days there I thought I was gaining back the weight I lost and I kind of panicked. But it turned out that the balance board was being screwy and I’m not.
Be vewwy, vewwy quiet. We're not celebrating out loud.
The other truth of the matter is that I went into this challenge assuming that everyone else would succeed and I would fail, and I was basically okay with that. I wanted to make some changes, both to my diet and my lifestyle. I didn’t know if that would result in taking off the weight the way I wanted to, but I figured I’d learn from the process and it’d be useful. I never imagined I might actually do it.
But I did. And I feel bad.
No one is making me feel bad. I just do, because Gray and Joshilyn have been sick and Kira’s had one family crisis after another and good lord, Lydia has a date with a million stairs or something, and we’re at the end now… and instead of celebrating together I feel like I’m supposed to pretend I didn’t do it, or act like it wasn’t a big deal, because I don’t want to upset anyone or be perceived as insensitive.
So I will say this quietly and only once: I worked really hard and I’m proud of what I accomplished, both physically and mentally. Most of it really sucked and this is the longest I’ve ever stuck with a program like this—and I will continue with the exercise and this general diet plan—and it’s not fun, but it’s good for me, and now that I see what changes can happen, I’m much more motivated to stay the course. There are still changes I need to make. Overall I feel like it was a very empowering few months, though.
But I’m kind of sad that my fellow Plate-ers aren’t feeling more positive about the last ten weeks. And saying positive things about my experience then feels awkward and weird, so hey, nevermind, the ten weeks are up tomorrow and let us never speak of it again, I guess.
I feel confident that the next challenge will have a happier group conclusion, so there’s that. Also, maybe I will find the floor of my son’s room again. That would be cause for celebration across multiple continents, I’m pretty sure.
You’re allowed to celebrate! You did it, by working hard and making healthy changes (she says as her spouse offers her pudding).
Anyhow, even if you’re not celebrating, I am for you.
I’ve kind of kept quiet this challenge (since I wasn’t really participating!) but I’ve checked in every day and read every post so I don’t feel too bad posting a comment. I just want to say GO MIR GO!!! Losing ten pounds in ten weeks is a HUGE accomplishment and you SHOULD feel proud of yourself! The others shouldn’t feel bad about not making the ten pound mark because life threw them some pretty nasty curves, but this should not take away from your victory at all! I’m betting the other Plate-ers have similar opinions about this. I probably speak for most or all of us here when I say strut your 10-lbs-lighter self, Mir! We’re proud of you! Can’t wait to see how the organizing challenge goes for everyone – I will be participating in that one!
I am proud of you, Miss Mir! You worked hard and you darn well deserve it!
D. All of the Above!
Don’t feel bad. You WIN!! You are the Winner! You rock.
Bah stop being such a buzz kill. It is your OWN buzz you are killing, silly widget. I say tell whatever weird ass survivor’s guilt you are feeling to sod off and have some sort of wild fat free cheese party!
ARE YOU FREAKIN’ CRAZY!?!?!? I’m so proud of you I could saw myself in half! You were the UNDERDOG, dude, and you TROMPED IT! GET BUSY HIGH FIVING! You defied the odds, you shouted in the face of improbability, and you TROD UPON DEFEAT WITH YOUR STRANGE NEW SHOES. Own it!!!!! I don’t feel bad about the challenge, dude, not one bit. If I am radiating any bitterness at all it’s only because I think I’m supposed to sound sad. HAHAHA. I’m totally psyched. I love you, man! You RULE!!!
Don’t feel guilty. you deserve accolades for your success. Everyone learned something from this process, so even those who didn’t lose weight this time may find success in other ways or at other times. We are all celebrating for you and with you. I for one, am having a piece of (milk) chocolate to celebrate your success. Yum!
WOOOHOOOO! Congratulations, Mir! It worked, you did it, you’re empowered! I say, don’t let that go! Celebrate it!
YAY MIR! You did it! You should definitely celebrate your hard won victory. Like me, this was you first attempt at a hard core diet and exercise plan and YOU DID IT!
While life interfered with a number of us, we still were all winners…some with only a few pounds lost, some meeting or exceeding the 10, but all of us learned something in the process that makes us all winners (or whiners, depending on the day
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After a good start, I’ve had a lackluster finish. I can rightfully claim an 8 lb loss. For the other 2 I still have to lose, I blame my wonky scale, those doggone Girl Scout cookies, and of course, Dan! Now that I’ve placed the blame, I’ll take delight in the lbs I lost and know I can set a new attainable goal.
The biggest lesson I learned was about life interferring. Life always does and you just have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, have one small piece of whatever chocolate does it for you, and get back to the plan.
Dan and Girl Scout Cookies can be held accountable for most things. And gluten. Don’t forget gluten. hehehe.
Congratulations! Does this mean that you get as a penalty an additional messy room to even the playing field for the next challenge?
Really, we’re all so proud of you! The entire 5FP crew has been an amazing inspiration.
Hurray for you! Didn’t you see the “A WINNAR IZ U” sign on my last post?
I think it’s awesome that you won your challenge. And like I said, anyone who lost even a little and/or made one positive lifestyle change won, too.
Maybe the next time we do this particular challenge (very SOON I hope) the rest of us will leave you in the dust! After all, you probably can’t spare any more to lose, bless your heart, you skinny little thing.
I know you are too kind to think I oughtn’t celebrate when I do lose weight and get healthier, and we feel the same about you.
Yeah, what all of ^ those cool people up there said! You rawk!
I am VERY proud of you. In fact, I’m having a party on your behalf. I think you should slide into those skinny jeans and spend at least one day feeling very very smug.
Lawsy, if my BMI was under 20, I’d have it tattooed on my forehead. I’d change my email addy to KIRASBMI<20@gmail.com. I'd start a new blog, entirely composed of pictures of my butt.
I'd celebrate, is what I'm saying.
Enjoy your success, m'dear. You deserve every bit.
You know how competitive Joshilyn is! Next time she wins something and is doing a big ol’ victory dance and yelling “Ha! In your face!” THAT is when you smugly and quietly remind her of your own awesomeness. ;-D