Operation 180 equals 180 days to lose 180 pounds. Day 45 is a quarter of the way to the end date. I am ahead of my 2.5 pounds a week pace but I expected that weight would come off easier at the beginning. In the first week, I shed 10 pounds. It was probably water weight. Now that the water weight is gone, I need to get rid of the Dorito weight, the jube jube weight and the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup weight.
I am starting to notice the weight loss now. My shorts are folding over at the waist. When I look down, I can see things I haven’t seen in awhile. I have re-introduced some T-shirts. People are funny. They are noticing but they are sometimes hesitant to say anything. “You wanted to lose weight, right? You’re not sick are you?” I appreciate the concern.
The accountability of Facebook has really kept me on track. I’ve been really humbled by the comments that people have left. As a teacher, you see how much time kids spend on Facebook and you develop a resentment or maybe a fear of it. This experience so far has shown the positive side of it. Losing weight can be a lonely endeavour if you isolate yourself. I have felt part of a community since I started Operation 180. Seeing people at the gym. Going on bike rides with my friends. Hearing from people I haven’t heard from in a long time. I know I said I wanted only negative comments to fuel my weight loss but the positive ones have been really motivating. Thank you.
I have tried to stay positive so far. I haven’t had an up week yet. I know it will happen eventually. It will be a challenge. I have missed the crutch of food. The memories are still vivid. Strapping on a feed bad of gummie bears. Hopefully my new body makes my wife forgive and forget any stuffed-crust pizza withdrawal-induced grumpiness.
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