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The Half-Way Point - Weigh In #16

I had hoped that being the half-way point of my weight loss journey (17 weeks down, 17 to go) I would have reached my half-way weight goal (115.4 kg)

However, it was not to be... 




I got lower!

Again, another week of not trying too hard, just doing my regular thing and trusting in the process. 

So, the promised progress pictures... 



Same shirt, but 17 weeks and 15.7 kg gone. A noticeable difference, however I am disappointed that I've lost very little as far as the man-boobs go. Unfortunately, my shirts drape over them, making the progress a little harder to see. 

However, you can still see a difference. I've even reached a new notch on my belt! 





I have only 3.2 kg to lose to reach 111.9 kg, which will see me transfer from 'obese' to 'overweight.' I'll just keep on doing my thing and hope for the best. I won't rest on my laurels however, as I have to be vigilant. 

Ultimately, there's very little I can do beyond the recommended basics of weight loss (consume fewer calories and exercise more) because the body tends to react differently every time. 

Sometimes, I put in a lot of effort and see minuscule results. Other times, I barely try and have fantastic results. The body reacts in strange ways sometimes.

'Why swim the channel just to get this far?
Halfway there, why would you turn around?'
- 'Life Wasted' - Pearl Jam. 

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