jenniferdonahue's Journal, 24 August 2021

Today is a fantastic day. I officially hit my original goal weight of 138. I did it with a protein-filled, fiber-filled, vitamin rich, water drenched diet and moderate exercise combining cardio for heart health and weight resistance for fat burning and muscle building. I exercised in a way that would not burn me out, hurt me from straining or trying to do too much too soon. Typically, I go hard or go home. Only now am I at a vigorous exercise level, and that is because I can do this level.

As I began this new life habit regimen, I didn't know my body fat percentage, but that became my metric for what I should shoot for as my goal weight. The inches I've lost in my bust, waist, hips and thighs tell me I am on the verge of moving into the "fitness" range by most metrics. Although I'm 5'2 inches, I am not striving for the low 120s. I've been there in my fitness. It puts a toll on my body and stamina. The low 130s or very hight 120s is was low as I want to go because it is where I feel my most vigorous and robust.

Now that I've reached 138, I am six pounds away from 132 -- my goal weight. The lightness I feel and my well being propel me forward regardless of how long this will take. I feel myself returned to a person unencumbered by mental weight that carried with it the physical pounds that clung to my body. May it prove a healthy path allowing me years of joy and experiences with my son and husband.

138.0 lb Lost so far: 18.0 lb.    Still to go: 7.0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

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1378 kcal

Fat: 60.33g | Prot: 80.93g | Carb: 136.11g.   Breakfast: Sundown Naturals Fiber Gummies, Spinach, Chobani Greek Yogurt Blueberry on The Bottom, Coffee with Milk and Sugar, Blueberries, Flaxseed Seeds, Strawberries, Orange Juice, Chobani Greek Yogurt Strawberry on The Bottom. Lunch: Athenos Roasted Garlic Hummus, Celery. Dinner: Spinach and Cheese Casserole, Basil, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes. more...

2046 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 1 hour and 9 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 40 minutes, Resting - 14 hours and 11 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...