Sunday, January 3, 2010

Ennie Minnie Ninety Mo

Weekly weigh-in: 201.3
Loss: -1.4
Total loss: 90.2 lbs.
Emotion: Ready to Go

There I was, playing a game of tug-of-war with my brain. I mean, part of me really wanted to blast past the 200 lb. mark in 2009. After all, ’09 was the year that I got my act together and started this mind-boggling body-odyssey. Why not end the year in spectacular fashion?

Then there was that rational part of me (the one that’s no fun at parties) that said this: “What’s the hurry, bubba?” Its argument was that we should be looking at this as a lifestyle change, not a sprint to any particular number. It goes on to put dire warnings in my head, recalling all the times I’ve lost and yo-yo’d right back

In the end, I balanced some crazy-hard workouts and really good days with some bigger-than-usual meals and little-too-much party grazing. The net result? A nice loss, blasting me past the 90-lb. mark (my dog Dip was skulking around this morning looking pitifully frightened; apparently she didn’t get the memo that she was off the hook…).

One of the first things you learn on this weight-loss rollercoaster is that the scale can be as unpredictable as a drunken prom date. However, I’m calling my shot: when we gather back in this spot a week from today, I will be corresponding with you from that mythically enchanted landscape known as Onederland (I’m already saving up to buy souvenirs). I have not an iota’s worth of doubt that I can get this done over the next seven days, and if you can find anybody who’ll take action on it, bet the house. I am all over this…

One last note: I think I scared some folks when I said this place was getting more serious for the new year. I really meant that it was getting serious for the amount of time most people get serious about their weight loss when the new year rolls around: about three to four days. I might be a little more solemn and somber for a week or so, but to quote that famous Greek philosopher Popeyeitus, “I yam what I yam, and that's all that I yam.”

Anyway… next stop: Onederland!

51 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see you hit the 100's next week!

    PS I moved my blog to Wordpress so my new web address is http://notjustcelery.wordpress.com

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  2. I'm so excited for you. I bought some Onederland souvenirs yesterday, SIZE 8 JEANS. WHOOOHOOOO :)

    And I look forward to your "serious" posts, I love the mix you throw out there.

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  3. i hear the onederland calling your name! so so so close

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  4. I'm right there with you...weighed in this last friday at 200.8, so I'm sure I'll be in onederland next friday. See you on the other side :)

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  5. see you in onederland in a few days Jack!

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  6. Emptying my pockets on that bet! Onederland, here you come!

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  7. WOW! That is such a great accomplishment!

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  8. Well thank God you didn't hit this mark before you changed your mind about the poor dog! Congrats and enjoy that mani/pedi.

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  9. We will be all here waiting for you when you get there, no rush but WHATS THE HOLD UP :-)

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  10. Excellent!! Congrats on the loss, and good luck in this upcoming year :)

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  11. I was just thinking about you being in onederland yesterday. I am super excited for you and cant wait to celebrate it for myself as well.......Kick butt this week Jack!

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  12. Congrats on the loss! You will be there in no time!

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  13. Congrats on another great loss!!

    Cant wait to see you achieve what you set out to do in '09!

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  14. So glad the dog is being spared! Congrats on the loss Jack! Whoo hooo! :)

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  15. I'm placing my bet on you. I know you'll make it to onederland! Have a great time!!

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  16. Go Jack! Can we have another pic of you when you hit Onderland? (Not that I'm stalking you or anything).

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  17. Congrats on losing more than 90 pounds! You will definitely get into Onederland next week!

    It took me a long time to get back into Onderland, but I've been here a while now and I can vouch for it being a great place to be! :)

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  18. I can't wait to see you in Onederland :)

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  19. We need more residents in Onederland. See ya next week!!

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  20. Oh my word but you rock!!!!!!
    Well done on the loss over the festive season, I so agree, its all about balance.

    I'm still balancing it out from hospital...its a new way of life for me and being in hospital is NO excuse to let go and overeat.

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  21. Who-hoo! I am hooting and hollering for you!

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  22. Make sure to post photos of the mani-pedi!

    Pick a pretty color, too. You deserve it!

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  23. Woo Hoo!!!! Onederland.... I will be there with you one day!!!!

    You.are.awesome!

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  24. Nice weight loss this season! Very inspiring!

    You gonna let a dude do your pedi? ;)

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  25. dude, I have had a hard time hitting the afterburners here during the last week or so. I am banking on getting off to a good january beginning Monday. I don't know if I will ever join you in onederland, but I plan to live right down the block if not.

    let's get em.

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  26. I have heard great things about your blog and boy were they minimizing it! I TOTALLY agree with you about the scale..Tagline for my blog - It's the Attitude, not the scale. But BOY you have got the attitude that I only wish I had! Having fun and being real. Awesome combination. Congrats on your successes!

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  27. HOLY SH*T, JACK!

    Congrats on all the loss! I makes me feel so much better about my journey when I see "real" people accomplish theirs.

    Keep going and see you -100 lbs. soon!

    Julia
    http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com

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  28. Yay Jack!!! Yay Dip!!! Have you booked your mani/pedi? Take the whole family and make a day of it.

    See you in onederland next week. I am hoping to win a mug!

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  29. well TJ told me that Glenda the good witch would pop up and lead me over into onederland lol.
    And she did...flying monkeys and everything.
    You'll do it Jack.
    and serious or funny I would read. If you simply logged your food and told bad knock knock jokes, I would read.
    You deserve dedicated readers, as you're a dedicated reader and supporter.
    Here's to next week and your trip into onederland.
    Glenda awaits...or a large burly man drinking a beer and watching football while farting awaits, whichever you prefer, lol.
    Have a great day.

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  30. had a stop-over in Onederland back in October..back here in 2blahland after the holidays.

    however, i am planning on relocating asap (just working on my green card!) and hope to see you there in a couple of weeks!! Save me a spot ok?

    xo

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  31. Wow Jack, you are close, so very, very close. It will be here before you know it. Before you leave, take one last good look at Twoterville, because you never want to go back.

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  32. You are right there Jack!! 1.4lbs isn't Sh*t!!! You will be moving to Onderland next week...start packing because you are on your way out of Twoterville!! Moving on up baby, ur...DOWN!! Moving on down!! Very thrilled for you..congrats!!

    Re- the live weigh-in camera...uh..NO!! It would require an "X" rating as I always weigh-in in the buff!! Now you know all my business, Jack!! :)

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  33. Been a good year for you my friend!

    All the best for this one!

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  34. oh I see, you're THAT ready to abandon all of us in the Twoterland huh (do they even call it that?! LOL) OH well, they all gotta go sometime, in fact hoping to join you there sometime this year! Send me a postcard, will ya!
    Congrats on the loss! And don't forget to give those of us you're leaving behind some serious advice, we still need it! :)

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  35. I want to see the mani/pedi! Good job on the loss!

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  36. I won't take that bet! You're on a roll. I'll be rejoining you in onderland very soon.

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  37. Woohoo, you can do it!! Congrats on hitting the 90-pound mark :)

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  38. Onederland is Onederful, can't wait for you to join us here!

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  39. Jack, you will be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big congrats! And yes, weight goes up & down like crazy! Mine goes up & down 3-4 pounds in a day!

    Can't wait to hear about onederland!

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  40. I can't wait to welcome you to onederland next week Jack. 90 Pounds Loss? Kickass :D.

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  41. Way to go on the 90 lbs gone forever. Glad to hear dip is safe *smile*. You'll be in onederland in no time flat.

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  42. I don't like using the scale. It makes me go paranoid. I like taking measurements of different body parts every week and seeing the improvements through the loss in inches. I don't know if that's any better....

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  43. Awesome job! Glad Dip is still around too :). Looking forward to onederland!

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  44. 90lbs JACK THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!!

    I can't wait to follow you through 2010!

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  45. Oh jeez, I've got to get the balloons ready. I forgot where I put the confetti. So much to do, so much to do...I guess I was counting on a less-disciplined holiday season from you.

    Congrats! :)

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  46. Awesome! I think I get more excited for your weight loss than I do my own. I'm sitting at home and my husband is telling me some serious story and I interupt him all "I wonder if Jack hit 90lbs this week?"
    Congrats!

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  47. Perspective is EVERYTHING!! i read this yesterday, and read ONE-derland as o-nederland. I wondered for a long time what and where O-nederland was. Last night, I woke up laughing. It took a while for the penny to drop, but it did drop.....eventually. It will be 1-derland next week for sure.

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  48. Hi Jack. Major congrats to you!

    What colour did you get your nails done?

    Bearfriend xx

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