Current weight 156.6
Loss - since 2/22 .8 lbs
I had this pair of slacks that I really liked, I think they once belonged to one of my daughters, I wore them one day to work, I am not sure how long ago that was, but they were tight, not too tight to button them, but too tight to be comfortable, which I found out after I got to work. Somewhere along the line they ended up in the trunk of my car. Most likely because I put them in the "give away" and when I was donating they fell out. I saw them in the trunk of the car and I thought I would take them in the house and try them on. Which I didn't. But this morning as I was getting dressed for work I saw them lying there and decided to wear them to work. How awesome it was to pull them up and find them to be a little loose when I buttoned them.
It is such a good feeling to be on the right track again. I am taking one day at a time, because I do not want to get as frustrated at the lack of weight loss as I did the other day. Sure I am not losing a pound a day as I wish I was, but any loss is good.
As I mentioned in my post the other day, I did not take my measurements on Saturday as I normally would so I am not sure if I have lost anymore inches. I do know that I am not taking acid reducer medicine on a daily basis anymore. I am not craving the chocolate like I was not that long ago. I don't feel hungry and when I eat I am satisfied at the end of my meal. I have a lot more energy. I am back to doing my little "Jane" dances spontaneously, I am playing with the dogs, I sit on the floor more often and I find myself wanting (almost needing) to take a walk.
I am almost 1/2 way to my goal and that is farther then I have gotten in my weight loss in prior attempts. I am hoping that I will make my goal before the end of Phase 2, if I don't make it, that will be ok as I know I can keep off what I have lost and who knows lose whatever is left before starting the diet again, which I will only do if I have more weight to lose.
You know if you don't like something in your life, it is up to you to change, however you can only do it one day at a time.
Happy Losing!!!
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I maintained yesterday's weight this morning. I expected that, though, because I did a couple of "bad" things yesterday. First, I'm discovering that I need that little bit of bread, and I NEED one of them in the morning. I forgot it yesterday, and ended up eating 5 french fries and pretending they were bread. Bad idea. Second, I took my morning drops too late. I think it made me become too hungry in the morning, so I was thrown off kilter. So, when I got home, taking treats for the other people at home, I made my gravest error of the day. I resisted for a long time, but I ended up giving in to the call of one milk chocolate covered cherry. Strangely, I don't really crave chocolate or sugars like I used to - I really believe my system was thrown off by taking the product so late in the morning. I also skipped a fruit because I inadvertenly used to veggies in my dinner - 1/2 head of cabbage sliced in to "noodlish" shapes with a can of diced tomatoes mixed in, along with my chicken. I realized after the fact, as well, that the tomatoes might have had some sugar added - I forgot to read it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I was in my Contemplative Practices class the other day, I had an insight about this diet. For this class, I have been practicing what is called "Mindfulness" throughout the week, and in retrospect I noticed how good my food tastes. I am truly ENJOYING my food. I got to thinking that before, I was just "shoveling it in," not even noticing the taste most of the time. I am realizing that in changing not only WHAT we eat, but also the way we prepare it and eat it, we are actually improving our quality of life. Of course, losing weight in itself will improve our quality of life...but how much better will our lives be if we love what we eat? Less is more, right?
I forgot to add that I did take my measurements this morning. I've lost one inch on each measurement so far. Not too bad.
ReplyDeleteIt is surprizing how a few little mess-ups on the diet can affect the outcome during this phase. After being on the diet for 3 weeks now, I am learning so much more about nutrition and serving sizes. I am sure that once we are through phase 2 and on to phase 3, where you begin to add more into your diet, you will find yourself even more satisfied. I have begun to eat all my meals at the dining room table and I eat more slowly. I really try to savor eat bite. I have found that my cooking has become stale and routine. I am glad that I have recipes and I need to start using them more. When I took the time to make the soup from the recipe I found that I was full. Instead of having a separate protein and vegi.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work and you will see changes much faster as the time goes on.