I have hit the 20 lbs gone mark...and have set up camp.
I weighed myself Saturday morning and I was at 230.5 lbs....that's 20.5 down from my starting weight of 251. After doing a little happy dance because I hit this goal in about 6 weeks, I just knew that I would continue to do well. You know that they say about assuming though....
I had a really good weekend, and weighed myself yesterday morning and I had gained....a lb. So make that 19.5 lbs lost. Being the optimistic person I am, I jumped on the scales this morning hoping that the run I had at lunch yesterday and sticking to my calorie budget would make that pound disappear. I eeked out -0.5 (equaling a tent and campfire at 20 pounds).
I know I shouldn't complain, because I've averaged about 3 lbs a week over the past 6 weeks...which is amazing. I think I'm just worried that I'm gonna have hard time with the rest of my weight loss, which has always been problematic in the past, always resulting in the yo-yo effect.
It has been almost a year since I have been below 230. I managed to get down to 218 for a short time after I had my daughter in June of 2008, but I leveled off, and so I gave up and worked my way back up to 251.
I am hoping that I manage to stay strong and not give up. I like the way I feel now. I like how I don't feel "gross" or "bleh" after I eat, because I'm making good food choices. I like how I can do so many things without huffing and puffing like I used to. I LOVE that I can RUN.
On another note, I am planning on contributing to my family's Thanksgiving dinner with two sides and a dessert from Hungry Girl (whom I absolutely ADORE). I'm going to try the Lean Bean Casserole (76 calories per serving) and Miracle Mashies (90 calories per serving), and her Pumpkin Pie (133 calories per slice, compared to 400 a slice with regular pumpkin pie)....if all goes well I'll post pics on here :D. Moderation is going to be my best friend on Thursday, and I'll burn it all off hopefully shopping with my mom and sister on Friday (a tradition, followed up with a nonfat Caramel Macchiato).
The Biggest Loser is tonight...interested to see who will go :)
1 comments:
Three lbs a week is great! I wouldn't worry about this week. You're getting great exercise from running, and your sides for Thanksgiving sound so healthy (and delicious!). It'll work out for you. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!!
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