Monday, March 7, 2011

Phase 3

Current weight 156.6 - I know!

So I have been adding in foods, slowly. Yesterday I really added foods that I shouldn't have. I ate some nuggets from McDonalds, because we all needed a little snack when we were at the mall and we all shared, but there is that fried food that I should not be eating, period! Then after dinner I had a couple cookies. Too many of them, it's fine to have 1 or 2, but I didn't stop at 2 I had 4. I also added flavored cream to my coffee, I typically drink my coffee black with sweet-n-low only and that is where I need to stay.
I did walk quite a bit yesterday as we walked around the mall while shopping. I also walked to the community office later on and back to the house. But it was not enough to counter act the fattening stuff I consumed.
As I was weeding the yard yesterday morning I realized that I really needed a new bra. Everytime I bent down to pick up weeds, my breasts kept falling out!!! Aggravating and could be embarassing. So I decided to go to the mall and get an actual fitting. I found that I was between a 38 and 40, (I am going with 38) and between a D and a DD, so does that make me a D.5? or a DC? Anyway I tried several bras and bought 3 new ones that fit amazingly!! I also bought new panties, I know, how exciting is that? For me it was, because I typically buy the cheapest underwear I can find at Walmart and I was happy to have better made undergarments for once.
I went through the sale racks and tried on shirts, some where actually size small and a few of the mediums I tried were too big. That was nice. I didn't buy any new tops, skirts, pants, etc as I am waiting until I drop the other 15 lbs. Then I am dumping everything in my wardrobe for new.
This morning I got up and found I was weighing a little too heavy. It is not a 2 lb gain, but it is enough that I am having a fruit day today, if that doesn't bring me back down I will do a steak day, but I feel that the gain is due to the food I chose yesterday as well as the bowels not working the way the should, this is not a new problem for me, just a problem I want to get rid of. I started taking a pro-biotic which says it can take 7 to 10 days to start working. That's fine, in the meantime I will keep taking my laxative as needed.
I keep forgetting to take my measurements, but everyday I amazed at how well things fit. There are a few items in my closet that I have placed to the back because they were not so comfortable to wear and I always felt extra fat when I did wear them. Today I pulled out a pair of olive green pants that button instead of zip and the last time I wore them, they left button marks on my stomach and rode up in areas no one wants things to ride up. So after I washed them the last time, they went to the back of the closet. I pulled them out and I was so happy to find them to be a little loose. Yeah!
Well that is all I have for an update.

1 comment:

  1. YES! The clothes fitting is SUCH a wonderful reward. I have on a sweater today that has always fit me, but this time it's hanging much lower on me - I love it. Makes me feel a little smaller than I actually am yet.

    I've started taking iron, though I am having a hard time remembering it. I'll get used to it. I haven't had consistent bowel behavior, either - I did take a laxative on Friday night, but I really don't like the pain when they work. I've got some herbal tea for that purpose, which I had forgotten about. I was clearing out old teas, and found it last night. I think I'll start using one of those daily and see what happens.

    I also realized that when I cheated the other day and ate that cake at the luncheon, it triggered an addictive reaction. I was doing very well before with not even craving sweets. The day after, I really, really had a hard time, and I'm still struggling. I think I have to do what someone I know does - she says she's allergic to sweets. I don't know if she really means it, or if convincing herself of that helps her avoid them.

    I need to get over the hump I'm on and finish this process. I can't decide if I want to take a 3 week break, and then go back on it, or go through the full 6. If I take the break, I can have something good at Renaissance Festival, if I'm careful. Plus, I know I'd want some mead...

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