Ok, so I stepped on the scale this morning, and imagine my surprise to find it at 234.4! I was a so happy that I didn't see a gain, that I didn't have too much time to focus on the fact that I hadn't met my calendar goal of seeing 232, today!
All in all - I'm down 16.4 pounds, I feel great and I look good, so I'm not disappointed in my progress, though it has slowed down. Here's a look back at the descent:
Monday, Feb. 9: Weight 250.8 / beginning weight
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Weight 247.2 / 3.6 pound loss
Wednesday, Feb. 11: Weight 244.2 / 3 pound loss
Thurdsay, Feb. 12: Weight 242.6 / 1.6 pound loss
Friday, Feb. 13: Weight 240.2 / 2.4 pound loss
Saturday, Feb. 14: Weight 238.8 / 1.4 pound loss
Sunday, Feb. 15: Weight 236.0 / 2.8 pound loss
Monday, Feb. 16: Weight 235.6 / .4 pound loss
Tuesday, Feb. 17: Weight 234.4 / 1.2 pound loss
Slowing down? Yes! The reason? Sleep, I think? You see, on both Monday and Wednesday, I went to bed very early in the evening, getting approximately 9-10 hours of sleep each night. Both times, they represented losses that were 3 pounds, plus! On Sunday, I didn't sleep in due to Brunch, where I did eat carbs - so I think I just need to go home this evening and go to sleep as early as I can. Not going to be easy with my favorite television shows on tonight, though.
Do you remember in my earlier post where I said that if I were to go by what I lost last time on this diet, I should expect to see my weight (TODAY) at 237.6? Seeing 234.4 blew that way out of the water - so I'm happy! Very happy!
I've calculated my numbers, and I have lost and average of 2.05 pounds per day for the past 8 days. Should I stay on track, I should weigh 228.25, and I am hopeful. I can already fit into the pants that I want to wear both at the dance recital (my friend is graduating - this is her big day) and in the city the day after that. So - I am feeling good about that, but I'd like to be down to 228, because I'm almost positive that the last time that my friend saw me I weighed close to 228, perhaps 222- 228. So it wouldn't be that harsh of a difference, as the 251 would have been. Not that she'd judge - I'm just using this as the fuel for my inner fire.
There are a few things that I am desperately hoping will change in the near future:
My chin: I have never, or atleast I have never noticed fat under my chin, creating that double chin effect. But, now - I have it, and it's driving me crazy. I've lost a lot of the puffyness from my face during these past 8 days, but this morning, when I was getting ready for work, I noticed that I still have a small bit of fat there, and it's not attractive - so I'm hoping that fades quickly. VERY quickly! :)
My thighs: Another place that I have never gained weight, or at least held weight. I have always had really muscular, very nice legs, especially the calves, but the upper thigh as well. I would say since last year around March, I noticed that I was litterally rubbing them together when I walked: I still do. I need to really make an effort to lose weight there too, and quickly!
My stomach: This is strange, because I'm actually seeing a lot of progress here. So I'm not entirely dissatisfied with the progress, just it's look at present, and I'd like to move downward on the scale, to see a stomach that is mostly flat, and more narrow.
Ok, so if I were to weigh 228.25, by Friday morning: that would put me at an astonishing 22.55 pounds lost, in yes - just 11 days. And I've already decided that I will not sabotage my good work and progress while away. My friend, who is a little down because she's gained quite a bit of weight, is travelling with me - and I know that she will make this an opportunity to gorge on food, and she doesn't like to feel alone in that either. So, I hope she doesn't get upset when I tell her that I won't be joining in on the "fun" of making myself fat.
Ok - off to do work, great success to all of you today!
1 comment:
Here's hoping that you and your friend can strengthen each other! I've found that just by subtly mentioning my new habits (especially if they ask first), I've been able to open up a conversation with my own friends about health and happiness, and at least one of them has been directly affected and is taking note of her own habits. I think as long as our friends feel that we are not judging them (which I don't think you will be), we're just living by our own choices, then they can be open to at least be supportive instead of trying to lure you to the 'dark side'. It may open you two up for some dialogue as well which, at the least, can strengthen the friendship!
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