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It's eleven (11) days past my goal date (6/6/08) and I've finally achieved my initial weight loss goal of losing 150 pounds BEFORE my birthday. Yup, that SUCKS in a glass-half-empty kind of way. Don't get me wrong, yippee and all that, it just makes me twice as motivated to kick my fat arse into gear this year and hit my goal WAY AHEAD OF TIME! Boo-yeah!
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The past several days have been pretty good; my birthday was enjoyable (merriment all around), my health screening was excellent (due I'm sure to dropping some pounds), and Father's Day was tremendous (I am blessed with a great family). I was also at the finish line when my wife finished running a half-marathon (she's my inspiration).

So, this week begins with me feeling grateful, healthy, and inspired. How can I help but feel motivated to take massive action on my latest list of goals and debauchery? OK, so maybe the debauchery will have to ride in the back seat of the Steve-mobile but I have to tell you, I'm totally jazzed.

Moving on.

My weight loss goal is a 40 pound loss before June 6, 2009 using what I learned over the past year. You know what? I believe it's do-able and with summer coming up I'm really looking forward to the challenge- and what a challenge it's been so far! I'll tell you what though, reading about the experiences of others on their blogs and websites has really been encouraging. I've learned so much and found help and inspiration when I needed it. Thanks to all!

I'm considering today a starting point for everything to follow. Armed with the what I've learned (my 50 tips) and a healthy bloglist, I'm confident I'll reach my goal.

My after-gym smoothie this morning consisted of:

1/2C Frozen Berry Mix (blueberries, blackberries, and Raspberries)
1Serv EAS Protein (Chocolate)
1Serv Ground Flax
1/2 Small Banana
1/2Pkg Crystal Light (Metabolism)
Water

296 Calories

10 comments

  1. Andrew is getting fit // June 16, 2008 at 1:12 PM  

    Congratulations Steve! As always you are an inspiration.

  2. MamaFlo // June 17, 2008 at 7:50 AM  

    That's so incredible - Congratulations!!!!
    You look Great and I'm certain you feel Great too.

  3. Anonymous // June 18, 2008 at 6:46 AM  

    Congratulations! And remember that it's not so important when you got there, but that you did, indeed, get there! Looking forward to following your adventures in meeting your next goal...

  4. Robin Boland // June 18, 2008 at 8:08 AM  

    Hi, Way To Go on losing all that weight. You are getting healthy and maybe even going to live a longer life. I am happy for you! :-)

  5. Petula // June 18, 2008 at 3:27 PM  

    You totally rock! Stop it: No more Yuck!!!

    Well, I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday and you're on a good momentum with reaching your weight goals. It's so fab to see someone I "know" kicking butt in the weight loss department.

    Hey, have you met Carrie? She does weigh in Tuesdays and she's met her goal too. She's at as-carrie-sees-it.blogspot.com.

  6. Anonymous // June 19, 2008 at 7:36 AM  

    You look fabulous! Congratulations on meeting such a "big" goal. I am so impressed.

  7. The Success // June 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM  

    Nice post
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  8. Chris // June 19, 2008 at 10:07 AM  

    Hot damn, lookin' good there! Congrats and stay healthy.

  9. Anonymous // June 19, 2008 at 7:11 PM  

    congratulations--you look awesome!

  10. S // June 26, 2008 at 10:51 AM  

    Thanks! You guys are great and I'm sporting some major head-swell here because of your compliments. The encouragement makes a real difference in the motivation department and inspiration? Forget about it! Just look at you guys and all you've done yourselves!

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