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Monday, March 30, 2009

Monday Weigh-In


Last week I promised you a Monday weigh-in, so here it is...

Exactly one week ago, I tipped the scales at a new record for me. The 25 lbs I had lost last year had been regained – plus a few.

Instead of getting discouraged (like I usually do), I actually took steps to reverse my gaining trend. I started logging my points again at Weightwatchers.com, and I walked home from work twice last week (2 ½ miles).

And on Saturday I did something that had helped me lose 90 pounds a few years ago … I danced.

Yep, you heard me right – I danced. By myself. In my apartment. Alone. I put on one of the Dance channels on AOL Radio, and boogie oogie oogied ‘til I just couldn’t boogie no more. And I forgot how much fun it was.


Bitches – I could sell tickets to that show. You should see me getting my groove on. And it is really good exercise. An hour of walking earns 3 Weight Watchers activity points (basically, 3 extra points you can use to eat later) – but an hour of dancing earns 8 points. And I really do work up a sweat.

And heaven help me if I hear one of the old songs I danced to when I first hit the clubs here in NYC. Like Murk’s “Some Lovin”…




Or The Fog’s “Been A Long Time”…



I’m wiggling here at my desk just thinking about it.

Anywhore, it wasn’t ALL sunshine and light this past week. I keep ordering Chinese delivery when I should be having Lean Cuisine. But at least I got my dumplings steamed (instead of fried) over the weekend. I obviously still have room for improvement.

But, as of today, I have lost 6 pounds from when I started this whole journey last year. Yes, I know at one point I was down 25 lbs, but at least it’s a start. And at least I'm not HEAVIER than I was when I started. I’ll check back in next week and let you know how it’s going.
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17 comments:

  1. DanMarch 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    that a girl! I want to go dancing with you!

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  2. BobMarch 30, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    "And at least I'm not HEAVIER than I was when I started."
    Abd that's what you need to remeber. You've made the effort and the improvement and you can keep on keepin'on.....or keep on getting it off....or.....well, you knoiw what I mean.
    Congrats!

    xoxoxoxoxox

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  3. the dogs' motherMarch 30, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Dancing with the Bloggers - I can see it now!

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  4. C'est moi, c'est moi LolaMarch 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Wow. My tastes trend a little more House, but whatever works for you. Just dance like some hot papi just met your eye and wants to see your moves!

    I'm a bit jealous David - whenever I try to do this at home, my cat gives me a look like,"Bitch, please! Elaine from Seinfield you're dancin' on the wrong beat!" It's a little disheartening. But until she can work a camera phone, I think I'm safe.

    Keep on keepin' on! XOX

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  5. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Congratulations. You are an inspiration, and maybe next time I am in NYC, we can find a club to dance in rather than a bar to drink...

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  6. BethMarch 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Good for you! You know you need to make a change, and you've started. Wonderful!

    Dancing used to be my main form of exercise, too, and YES you can work up a sweat! I have been totally out of the mood for my workouts lately, and maybe I just need to change it up a bit, so maybe I'll try a little dancing tomorrow.

    You've inspired me, David!

    Hugs, Beth

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  7. David DustMarch 30, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Thanks everybody!

    Darling Howard - we can find a club to go out dancing, but I'm STILL drinking... :)

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

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  8. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Multi-tasking - I Love It!

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  9. David DustMarch 30, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Howard -

    Multi-tasking = more calories burned. :)

    XOXOXOXOXO

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  10. Mark in DEMarch 30, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    You GO, Mamie!!! Oh to have been a fly on the wall of your apt when you were boogie oogie oogie-ing!!!

    Just don't give up. Even if you relapse into old/bad habits for a hot minute, don't give up. Enjoy the indulgence and then get back on that healthy routine.

    And don't underestimate the value of walking home from work!

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  11. JimboMarch 30, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Dance your ass off! WOOT!

    Keep up the good work. NO MORE CHINESE TAKE OUT!!

    XOXO

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  12. Tivo MomMarch 30, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Very impressive! You will be bikini ready in no time!

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  13. AngelMarch 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    you go girl!!!!! You CAN do it!!! and grrrrrl, dancing is my very favorite thing to do. and I haven't danced in YEARS! Well, the lat time I danced was last year at Rae's wedding and I was a sweaty mess! but what fun it was!

    keep walking and eating steamed dumplings!!! you can do it. But just remember, I love you no matter what....

    XOXOXOXXO

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  14. KwanaMarch 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Yes! You inspire me. I'm a hot mess. Not moving and inch. I will dance along with you. Thanks so much.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    David,this is fantastic! I'm so doing this. And Bob is absolutely right. You're lighter than when you began and this is a victory! HOORAY!!!!

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  16. ReneeMarch 31, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    Go David! Dance those pounds away!

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  17. theminxMarch 31, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Dancing is definitely the best exercise ever! It was instrumental in my losing 60 lbs in the 90s. By looking at me, you can tell I haven't been dancing in about 8 years, which is criminal. But I've been listening to 90s dance music on my iPod (hello CeCe Peniston!) and thinking about hitting the dance floor again. Once my foot stops hurting. :)

    xoxoxoxoxoxo

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