Well, I lost 1.4kg (3lb) this week. I’m very happy with that, especially after last week’s (small) gain.
So in 10 weeks, I have lost a total of 8.1kg (17.8lb).
BUT … even more exciting is that I have now officially lost 10% of my bodyweight!
So tonight I received my gold star charm, which will eventually hang on the key ring I receive when I reach my goal weight.
I also had to stand up front at the meeting and talk about how losing 8kg has changed me. I talked about the joy of dropping an entire dress size (but already, those “inbetween” clothes I talked about a few weeks ago are a bit loose!) and having fun trying on lots of clothes that were too small (or just really tight and uncomfortable) last summer.
I am really looking forward to my summer wardrobe. 
The other thing I talked about was feeling less self-conscious at the pool on Saturday. We took the boys to the Wave Pool (to make up for not going to the snow). I hadn’t worn my swimsuit since I started WW, so when I got changed at the pool, I was shocked to find it was quite baggy! And instead of being uncomfortably tight around my waist, my boardshorts were hanging loosely on my hips. That really encouraged me to keep up the hard work!
I have just over 2kg to lose before I reach my “official” goal weight. But my own personal goal is about 5kg less than that. I’d really love to get there again … and hopefully stay there this time!
love those in between and too tight clothes fitting… remember that well.. i so should get back into it… YAH for you Hannah
By: mandyb on August 18, 2008
at 10:32 pm
wow a big YAY for you Hannah well done it sounds like your getting to your goal in a good steady past…..after having Cody im loving fitting my pre baby clothes again slowly but surely ah…well done you
By: Tanya W on August 19, 2008
at 12:32 am
Congratulations, Hannah, that’s great! I just can’t manage diet and exercise in the winter; I will get back into it again when it’s warmer weather. But there is no better feeling than fitting back into clothes again.
By: Tracy le Roy on August 19, 2008
at 12:48 am
Good on you
You have done so well.
By: Rachel on August 19, 2008
at 1:59 am
Good work, Hannah! Way to go!!
By: Angella on August 19, 2008
at 2:11 am
That’s wonderful Hannah. You are doing so well. I have the key chain and I am very proud of it. They didn’t give it out for reaching my goal because I haven’t. I can’t remember why I got it. I have had a few slow weeks but I am back on the WW wagon.
It does feel good to go down a size. I’ve gone down 4 sizes with 7 more to go. That will bring me to a size 10 which is my goal. I don’t need to be skinny like my daughter who is a size 2. I think a size 10 will be just right for me at my age.
It is hard work but it is worth it.
By: joanharvest on August 19, 2008
at 3:13 am
Wow…you’ve lost all that fast eh? Makes me think about joining!
Now that I’ll be in NZ, I really have to be beach ready
By: songsinblue on August 19, 2008
at 4:40 am
WOW Hannah, that’s great news, hope I recognise you next time we catch up!
By: Trace on August 19, 2008
at 7:18 am
Way to go Hannah. It’s not easy.
By: mommyknows on August 19, 2008
at 7:22 am
wll done hannh that awesome!! So proud of you and that a great overall loss!!
By: Janine on August 19, 2008
at 9:58 am
Way to go Hannah that is just awesme!
By: Debbie aka Scrappygirl on August 19, 2008
at 10:06 am
Wow awesome effort Hannah thats a huge loss this week makes up for last week. Ahh that sweet feeling of baggy clothes.
By: Dianna on August 19, 2008
at 10:21 am
Wow! You are doing awesome! I’m so glad you are seeing the results for your hard work!! I am still having a hard time picturing going swimming one week and then seeing snow the next week. LOL. We have extreme temperature changes here but we’re not THAT extreme! I can’t wait to hear how the snow trip goes! Congratulations on your weight loss – you are getting there. Keep it up. I’m trying to be good too, arrrgggh – it’s hard. But if I keep reading about you and Joan losing weight I will keep it up because you are both very inspiring.
By: teeni on August 19, 2008
at 11:24 am
That is so cool, Hannah. A whole dress size!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have read quite a few times that just losing 10% of your body weight has huge health benefits.
I so bet you can’t wait for summer to get into those clothes!
By: tw on August 19, 2008
at 12:02 pm
oh well done girl – that is great
By: Penny on August 19, 2008
at 12:10 pm
so will we be getting any bikini shots eh? eh?
By: Penny on August 19, 2008
at 12:12 pm
Hannah you are doing so well! But I do have to ask, how have you managed to do it with a hubby and 2 boys? I would love to know because I so need to do it too! And i have always found it hard to make them eat what I have to.
By: Yvette on August 19, 2008
at 5:16 pm
Go Hannah Go! You are doing great!
By: Elaine on August 19, 2008
at 5:54 pm
WOW Hannah that is awesome, go girl and give yourself a super big hug, I am sooooooo proud of you xox
By: mummymoo on August 19, 2008
at 6:49 pm
Hannah that is fabulous!! well done you
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By: nztreasure on August 19, 2008
at 9:53 pm
WTG Hannah, such a huge achievement. You can do it!
By: Trina on August 19, 2008
at 11:33 pm
Hurray! I am so glad for your success. It feels really wonderful to achieve a goal.
By: bekaboo on August 20, 2008
at 10:31 am
well done! You’re going to looking great come summer – probably looking good now LOL
By: ruthnz on August 20, 2008
at 3:08 pm
WTG Hannah for losing this much. And good luck reaching your goal. You will get there.
By: tanyaleigh on August 20, 2008
at 8:43 pm
Congratulations on your weight loss…..these past few weeks seem to have gone so fast!!!!
I think i saw you at the wave pool last weekend but wasn;t sure ??? DH and i went with my three and my sis and her young daughter…..you and your fam were in the small spa …that really warm one we all went in to warm up before the mad dash to the change room!!! I should have said hello but i was holding the baby and making sure two kids werent drowning while the others were getting dressed!!
I’m Rachel from sketchbook (cat in the hat!!!)
anyway congrats….so impressed with you!!!
RXX
By: RACHEL on August 22, 2008
at 6:04 pm
I have been away again, but I am back! And you have done so well on WW – 17.5 lbs in 8 weeks? FANTASTIC!
You go girl!
and when are you doing before and after shots so we can all swoon over the thinner you?
By: Kami on August 24, 2008
at 5:48 am