Last night I learned I had lost 100 pounds! In just a week.
The online Weight Watcher tracker congratulated me with a bevy of “milestone” stars masking as confetti and exclamation marks. The digital world party was a real jamming throw down in my honor. The on-line party, where I was the guest of honor as “The Biggest Loser,” momentarily confused me until I realized what happened: while trying to enter a 1.6 pound loss, I accidentally wrote 100.
I shifted into panic mode as I tried to undue my unearned loss. The weight tracker partied on, wanting no part of my reality. How often is a 100-pound loss gala thrown in cyber space? Binary bunnies busted all kinds of moves rocking out on Robin’s results.
The edit link froze and it seemed my only recourse was to reset my weigh history. I logged off and called home to catch up with the folks sharing my DNA.
I told my 10 year-old niece what happened. She became hysterical. Not at the mistake. She laughed when I told her how much I had really lost.
Losing just a pound or two a week may serve as fodder for a giggle fest for a 10-year-old. But for women struggling to seek a healthy weight, such numbers are weekly goals, as elusive as they sometimes can be.
“One pound can lead to 100,” I said, trying to be sage and not annoyed.
“I thought 99 pounds led to 100,” she said, before lapsing into laughter.
Young folks. Gotta love them because you can’t accidentally lose them.
She then asked me how many pounds had I lost in two weeks.
I told her 2.6 pounds and braced myself for her raucous reaction. She did not disappoint, unleashing gales of gaiety. And then I laughed, too. Because when you are young, weight is a funny topic unless you happen to be the fat kid. She’s long and lean, at least for now. But if she runs into trouble in several decades when the fat genes friendly with our DNA find her, she’ll know what to do. Her family showed her how to melt excess weight in a healthy way.
Losing a pound or two weekly may one day be her goal. That made me chuckle as we laughed together.
LMAO!!! LOL I mean… I know it’s been a while since I’ve seen you… And for me to be happy with you losing 100 pounds, would mean that maybe somewhere along the way you blossomed to a curvy 250 pounds or so. LOL. So I’m glad that wasn’t the case. : ) But kudos on the 1.6.. I know how hard it can be. That’s why the only time I stand on a scale is when go to the Doctor’s office. Keep up the good work… Be patient… And remember only dogs like bones.
Hey Laurie! Thankfully, I figured out how to correct the error. Will track you down this weekend. Thanks for posting.
You are too funny! I am just trying to maintain. It’s really easy to backslide. HANG IN THERE!
I just read Ageless Dreams… I could hardly finish without getting choked up. Wonderful.
Love it! What a hilarious experience to share with a niece who looks up to you and is watching you for cues on how to live life to the fullest. When that teenage angst hits, remind her of those carefree chuckles at your expense! LOL
And don’t worry about that mix-up with the number. You’re fabulous 24/7! The online site HAD to find some way to let you know that. LOL
Thanks Stacy for the kind words and the idea to write about this.
Hi Robin! You go girl! One DOES lead to 100! Slow and steady is always better than fast and furious! We gotta get togetha soon!
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Robin,
Congratulations on your weight loss. I have decided anything on the negative is a good thing! I keep waiting on that magic to quick weight loss if only I knew it was in the stroke of a finger 🙂
Take care,
Reva
Hey Reva! Thanks for stopping by. You know I am a foot soldier in the weight wars.