Into the 140s!

I’m bouncing around the room because I’m finally into the 140s and 9 pounds from goal! Yippee!

I gotta go stand on the scale some more and stare at that lovely 149 number (so much better than 207.8!!!). Blog more later!

OK, it’s later now: I figured I’d add a photo for comparison, even though I’m not at goal (and frankly, I’ll probably set a new, lower goal once I get to 140, but that’s a discussion for another blog post). Here is a before-and-this-morning comparison of me in my ever-so-flattering short pair of Sugoi cycling shorts. Big change, yay! I think the cycling shorts are actually sighing in relief. These cycling shorts have a chamois pad in them in the crotch and butt, which is accounting for the slightly square shape at the bottom of my butt, but the fat pad that I’ve pointed out with an arrow is ALL ME and is definitely being stubborn about departing my body. It is like a built-in fanny pack that rides right on the top part of my rump and looks totally bizarre. And it isn’t even functional — it’s not like I can tuck keys or cash in there while I’m out running or anything. So I’ve named it George. And I’m really hoping that George gets a frickin’ CLUE and departs for parts unknown very, very soon.

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14 Comments so far

  1. getupnow on August 1st, 2008

    Woo Hoo!!! Good for you! :D This is just what I needed to see because the 150’s here are NOT being cooperative with evacuating the premises like they should be. Congrats, that is a wonderful number!!

  2. oslogirl on August 1st, 2008

    Well well done! This is great news.. You are such an inspiration! Congratulations :)

  3. travelgal on August 1st, 2008

    Hey chick, you like lean and trim and healthy and SKINNY! way to go! you look absolutely awesome!!
    congrats! you’ll be at 140 in no time!

  4. heather on August 1st, 2008

    okay if I could whistle via typing that’s what I’d be doing ;-)

  5. pintobean on August 1st, 2008

    AWESOME!!!!!!! :D
    Amazing!!!
    And george is not noticible.

  6. apologia on August 1st, 2008

    You are truly an inspiration.

  7. soclose on August 1st, 2008

    ABS!!!! I swear I see ABS!!!! Way to go; what a difference!!

  8. Manick on August 1st, 2008

    Yeehaw! You look incredible!!! And you made up your mind and DID IT, and continue to do what it takes! Good for you!!! :D

    I am officially up, off my butt, backing away from the computer, putting on my running shorts now and going out in the rain.

    Inspiration…today its YOU! Thanks for sharing!

  9. girlygirlsebas on August 1st, 2008

    sending cyber hugs to you! You rock, girl! I’m so damn proud of you!

  10. m3at49 on August 1st, 2008

    Hot damn Josephine! From fat to fox!!!

    “George” doesn’t stand a chance :)

  11. tiny2b on August 2nd, 2008

    Va Va Voom!

  12. miriam on August 3rd, 2008

    140’s!! WOOHOO
    You deserve it, Jo!!!!

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  14. Jen on August 4th, 2008

    YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I’m so proud of you!!!

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