5 Months 2 weeks Weigh In

Another good week on the plan. I lost only 1 pound this week but that's okay after a better than average week last week. I am now sitting at 321 pounds and very close to the threshold of being in 310's. It is always motivating to see a new number on the scale unless it is a bigger number. I have been eating a few more veggies this week which is good. Lots of zucchini and cucumbers and spaghetti squash although I did overcook the squash quite a bit and ended up with spaghetti mush. It tasted okay but the texture was a bit gross. I have been doing a good job of not cheating even though at times it can be hard. I went to a church function last night that included cupcakes from a very talented baker, but I simply smelled one and that was enough. I do find myself bemoaning the fact that all the skinny people around me are indulging but if I eat one it will kill me. It doesn't seem fair sometimes but I know that if I keep on plan I'll not only lose weight but I am healthier as a result. I have many clothes that are starting to feel loose on me which is nice. It won't be long and I'll be back in most of my old clothes that I couldn't bear to throw away. In a way I am looking forward to the end of the holidays, which really hasn't begun, because there are so many sweets around that it is hard to be good. I think this time of year more than any other it is important to have sweet substitutes on hand and ready. Even if you go a little overboard on them that's still better than cheating. I do have off-days scheduled for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Other than that no cheating! I have a goal to get to somehow in the midst of all this holiday craziness. I am now 4 pounds from my first mini-goal of losing 50 pounds by December 6th. Then another 50 pounds by June 6th of 2017 and I will be down 100 pounds. Still a ways to go after that but right now my only thought is losing 4 more pounds. Then I can worry about the next goal and the next.

Weight - 321 lbs, started 367lbs

Chest - 51 Inches, started 60 inches

Stomach - 54.0 inches, started 64 inches

Waist - 48 inches, started 54 inches

Mid Thigh - 24 inches, started 25 inches

Total pounds lost - 46 lbs, Total inches lost - 26 inches

Goal weight - 195, Pounds to go 126 pounds

5 Month Weigh In

It has been a few weeks since I last posted but I wanted to get in and update with the great news. I am down another 3 pounds this week. That brings my total to 45 pounds lost. With a month to go until my first goal date I am only 5 pounds away from hitting it! I have settled in to a nice variety of foods including pizza, spaghetti squash with meat sauce and a new recipe I absolutely love which is italian chicken over zucchini. It used to be over noodles but I actually think I like the zucchini better. I have not begun exercising yet because work is getting crazy. I won't be able to do much in that category until open enrollment is over, but the weight is still coming off because my body is loving the way I am eating. I have had many complements including one yesterday at church when a sister behind me said I looked like I was getting taller and thinner. Those comments are nice and only reinforce what I am doing. This week I have something like 35 appointments running from morning until night so I won't be up and about much. but if I keep eating healthy I know I can still lose. Especially with a 3 pound week like this one. I would love to get past my 50 pounds down goal before Thanksgiving because I am planning an off-day for Thanksgiving. I'll be right back on the next day so I know it will have minimal impact. I love that about this lifestyle.

Weight - 322 lbs, started 367lbs

Chest - 51 Inches, started 60 inches

Stomach - 54.0 inches, started 64 inches

Waist - 48 inches, started 54 inches

Mid Thigh - 24 inches, started 25 inches

Total pounds lost - 45 lbs, Total inches lost - 26 inches

Goal weight - 195, Pounds to go 127 pounds

I survived Halloween and all the candy without cheating even once. I am so glad I didn't because this has been a great week for me.