I lost 1.3 lbs this week, putting my weight at 147.3. It seems these last few pounds are taking their sweet time to come off.
I'm sure I would have lost more had I not had a flu-like day this week - I was not well at all, and the next day, although I tried, medifast food was not enough to replenish my body. I needed to eat more to feel well again.
I have been a little lax though - not measuring my protein, eyeballing my vegetables and condiments. My last two weeks on this program, I'm going hardcore. Balls to the wall. Getting these last 2.3 lbs off and then some!
The best part about this week though was the shopping...I am now a size 4 in most things, and the things that I'm not are a 6. My "big" size is a 6. That just blows my mind.
Two weeks left and then transition. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Week 11 - Saturday night....ehhh.
I went out with my brother Saturday night. For sushi. And drinks. It was the death of my loss this week...only down .2 - 148.6 lbs.
Was it worth it? Yes. I ask myself this to make sure that I'm still in a good mental state when it comes to this whole weight loss thing. I definitely am. I know that a very over-indulgent night such as Saturday will set me back a bit, but I also know that an over-indulgent night does not ruin my whole outlook about my health, weight, etc. like it did before.
We had a wonderful time, and now I'm back on the wagon - the last 3.6 lbs is going to come off lickety split! I'm on plan for 3 more weeks full time, then I move to transition.
I'm still not sure about how it will go after transition. I've been slacking a bit the last few weeks, and now I need to get back on track with what my goals are in this whole thing...I'm going to make meal plans for myself this week to make sure that my first few weeks off program are easy for me.
Still, I'm feeling fabulous. I look fabulous too. For the first time in the 10.5 years I've been with my husband, he told me that I'm hot. He's always said I was beautiful, or cute, or whatever, but now I'm hot. Gratification. :)
- B
Was it worth it? Yes. I ask myself this to make sure that I'm still in a good mental state when it comes to this whole weight loss thing. I definitely am. I know that a very over-indulgent night such as Saturday will set me back a bit, but I also know that an over-indulgent night does not ruin my whole outlook about my health, weight, etc. like it did before.
We had a wonderful time, and now I'm back on the wagon - the last 3.6 lbs is going to come off lickety split! I'm on plan for 3 more weeks full time, then I move to transition.
I'm still not sure about how it will go after transition. I've been slacking a bit the last few weeks, and now I need to get back on track with what my goals are in this whole thing...I'm going to make meal plans for myself this week to make sure that my first few weeks off program are easy for me.
Still, I'm feeling fabulous. I look fabulous too. For the first time in the 10.5 years I've been with my husband, he told me that I'm hot. He's always said I was beautiful, or cute, or whatever, but now I'm hot. Gratification. :)
- B
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Week 10 - Eeeeeeee! (part 2)
I lost another 2.2 lbs this week. I'm 148.8 lbs. I'm only 3.8 lbs away from my goal! I can't even tell you how ecstatic I am!
I had two off days this week - Saturday was the SIP festival in McMinnville, and I wanted a burrito and a glass of wine. Sunday morning was brunch at some good friends' house, and while I was as good as I could be with the food in front of me, none of it was on plan.
Anyway, I still managed to lose!
This week is going to be a very busy one for me. Thursday my Dad is getting married, Friday is my nephew's birthday party, Saturday I have a date with my older brother, and Sunday is my nephew's second birthday party along with choir rehearsal. Surely all wonderful things, but I'll be looking forward to a quiet week next week.
I totally <3 my life!
Ciao! - B
Friday, March 11, 2011
Day ??? - Eeeeee!
Ok. So I normally try to avoid weighing myself more than once per week. But, given that I have been SO close to a particular number over the last week, I had to check out the scale.
It's official! I am now closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs! I am 149.7. I literally cannot remember the last time I could make such a statement.
4.7 lbs to my goal. 34.1 lbs lost on Medifast. 58.3 lbs lost since Maggie was born. Amazing.
On the emotional end of things, I'm doing great. I really have discovered that there is absolutely not any food that tastes as good as I currently feel. I know that I will continue to be healthy after Medifast. I know that on the rare occasion that I do need to indulge, I'll be fine, because I know now that I can get back on the wagon.
I have hip bones again. I am getting dangerously close to having a flat tummy again. (I know! I just had a baby!) I may actually have the confidence this summer to say "screw the stretch marks" and wear a two-piece bathing suit.
It's a miracle.
It's official! I am now closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs! I am 149.7. I literally cannot remember the last time I could make such a statement.
4.7 lbs to my goal. 34.1 lbs lost on Medifast. 58.3 lbs lost since Maggie was born. Amazing.
On the emotional end of things, I'm doing great. I really have discovered that there is absolutely not any food that tastes as good as I currently feel. I know that I will continue to be healthy after Medifast. I know that on the rare occasion that I do need to indulge, I'll be fine, because I know now that I can get back on the wagon.
I have hip bones again. I am getting dangerously close to having a flat tummy again. (I know! I just had a baby!) I may actually have the confidence this summer to say "screw the stretch marks" and wear a two-piece bathing suit.
It's a miracle.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week 9 - Is this for real?
Somebody pinch me. I'm really scared that I'm going to wake up and find that this weight loss thing has all been a dream.
I lost 4.2 lbs this week. I'm down to 151. 151! (If there was a way to capitalize numbers to make it look like I am shouting, I would do it.) I have lost 32.8 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm blown away. I rock. I totally rock.
I've been running a lot. It is so much easier to run when you are skinny. Yes, I said it. I am skinny. Most people wouldn't look at the number 151 and think that is a skinny number, but on my body, it is. I feel awesome. I'm more confident than I've ever been in my whole life. I love the way I look and I love the way I feel even more.
I am 6 pounds away from my goal. Only 6 pounds. I've never, ever been this close to my weight loss goal, no matter what it was. I can't wait to know what it feels like to reach it.
The downside...back in a 36B. My boobs have disappeared. I hope they don't completely evaporate.
Over the next few weeks I'll be seeing a few people that I haven't seen in awhile. Truth be told, I'm very excited to see their reactions. Most people that are currently in my life have never seen me this small.
I haven't craved anything off plan since my PMS week. My last shipment of Medifast food arrived yesterday - some new and different things to keep my last weeks on the plan interesting. As of right now, I'm planning on being on the plan full time for 5 more weeks. (I'm going to blow my goal of 145 out of the water in that time!) Then I will be on transition for 6 weeks.
I've been blessed to be able to share this journey with those who are paying attention. You inspire me daily, and I hope that my story has inspired you to. Here's to us and becoming the best people we can be!
Have a fabulous week my friends! - B
I lost 4.2 lbs this week. I'm down to 151. 151! (If there was a way to capitalize numbers to make it look like I am shouting, I would do it.) I have lost 32.8 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm blown away. I rock. I totally rock.
I've been running a lot. It is so much easier to run when you are skinny. Yes, I said it. I am skinny. Most people wouldn't look at the number 151 and think that is a skinny number, but on my body, it is. I feel awesome. I'm more confident than I've ever been in my whole life. I love the way I look and I love the way I feel even more.
I am 6 pounds away from my goal. Only 6 pounds. I've never, ever been this close to my weight loss goal, no matter what it was. I can't wait to know what it feels like to reach it.
The downside...back in a 36B. My boobs have disappeared. I hope they don't completely evaporate.
Over the next few weeks I'll be seeing a few people that I haven't seen in awhile. Truth be told, I'm very excited to see their reactions. Most people that are currently in my life have never seen me this small.
I haven't craved anything off plan since my PMS week. My last shipment of Medifast food arrived yesterday - some new and different things to keep my last weeks on the plan interesting. As of right now, I'm planning on being on the plan full time for 5 more weeks. (I'm going to blow my goal of 145 out of the water in that time!) Then I will be on transition for 6 weeks.
I've been blessed to be able to share this journey with those who are paying attention. You inspire me daily, and I hope that my story has inspired you to. Here's to us and becoming the best people we can be!
Have a fabulous week my friends! - B
Friday, March 4, 2011
Month 2 Stats
Weight: 154.1 (-10.1 for the month, 29.8 total)
Bust: 37 (-3.5 total)
Arm: 12.75 (-2.75 total)
Waist: 31 (-4.5 total)
Belly: 35.25 (-5.25 total)
Hips: 38 (-3.75 total)
Thigh: 21.75 (-3.5 total)
I've lost a total of 23.25 inches off of my body in 2 months! And I'm in a size 6 jeans! Lovin' it!
Bust: 37 (-3.5 total)
Arm: 12.75 (-2.75 total)
Waist: 31 (-4.5 total)
Belly: 35.25 (-5.25 total)
Hips: 38 (-3.75 total)
Thigh: 21.75 (-3.5 total)
I've lost a total of 23.25 inches off of my body in 2 months! And I'm in a size 6 jeans! Lovin' it!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Week 8 - I probably don't deserve it, but I'm glad it happened anyway!
Week 8 is in the books - down 2.6 lbs, putting me at 155.2, and a grand total loss of 28.7 lbs! Ladies and gents, I am 10.2 lbs away from my goal! I can't even believe it!
Considering I binged on chips and guacamole last Tuesday night, I probably should have gained. I wonder how much I would have lost if I hadn't! Anyway, was it worth it? At the moment, yes. I needed to feel full. I hadn't had that completely satisfied feeling in 7 weeks. I needed to feel it for just one meal. I did stick to the plan the rest of the week, even though I was in Bandon for 4 days with access to Coastal Mist chocolates and desserts. I was victorious and discovered a new exercise method that is fun in the process...Just Dance 2 and The Michael Jackson Experience games for the Wii. So fun! I can't afford either of them right now, so I'll have to wait to purchase them.
After I get down to less than 10 lbs to go, my mini-goal is to get to 149.9. When I get to that weight, I will officially be closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs, which I haven't been since I was 22.
My last shipment of Medifast is on its way right now. With it, I will have enough food to get me to my goal and through the transition phase of the program. I am nervous about what life is going to be like after Medifast. My goal for this week is to write out some sample meal plans for myself, so that when I get there, I can use my plans to go shopping and not have to worry about grabbing whatever is in front of me to eat. I'm used to eating small meals 6 times a day now, so that will be easy. The hard part for me will be what to eat during those times. I will have to be very careful for awhile. I hope that by the time I even have to think about that, I will be so confident in myself, that it won't even be an issue.
Here's to you and supporting me on my journey! - B
Considering I binged on chips and guacamole last Tuesday night, I probably should have gained. I wonder how much I would have lost if I hadn't! Anyway, was it worth it? At the moment, yes. I needed to feel full. I hadn't had that completely satisfied feeling in 7 weeks. I needed to feel it for just one meal. I did stick to the plan the rest of the week, even though I was in Bandon for 4 days with access to Coastal Mist chocolates and desserts. I was victorious and discovered a new exercise method that is fun in the process...Just Dance 2 and The Michael Jackson Experience games for the Wii. So fun! I can't afford either of them right now, so I'll have to wait to purchase them.
After I get down to less than 10 lbs to go, my mini-goal is to get to 149.9. When I get to that weight, I will officially be closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs, which I haven't been since I was 22.
My last shipment of Medifast is on its way right now. With it, I will have enough food to get me to my goal and through the transition phase of the program. I am nervous about what life is going to be like after Medifast. My goal for this week is to write out some sample meal plans for myself, so that when I get there, I can use my plans to go shopping and not have to worry about grabbing whatever is in front of me to eat. I'm used to eating small meals 6 times a day now, so that will be easy. The hard part for me will be what to eat during those times. I will have to be very careful for awhile. I hope that by the time I even have to think about that, I will be so confident in myself, that it won't even be an issue.
Here's to you and supporting me on my journey! - B
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