Wow. I bought a pair of size 8 pants yesterday. Another inch off my hips... gone. These results are working for me. Every time I think of cheating or question whether or not I need to do things this way, the results show up. i tried on a bunch of cocktail dresses that I would have to squeeze into this summer - not only is there no squeezing, the shirts are all in need of taking in. A lot.
I'm in the routine of this diet now... it's easy and hobit now to eat, prep, supplement, document. I have a lot of spare time, though. Haven't been going out very much. Watched House of Cards on Netfilx (which was awesome). Lots of Pinterest and Facebook going on, just to while away the hours. Planning to paint my bedroom and living room. Rearrange things for spring. The dog has become accustomed to me being home more, which is fine. Except when I want to go out.
Things are good - work is busy, the diet is a success... looking forward to celebrating my birthday in a couple of weeks with friends and family...
Time for dinner. Chicken or steak?
Friday, February 8, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Where did the week go???
This past week was a hectic work week - I found myself exhausted by the time I got home. I needed calm and sleep and that is what I gave myself.
So to catch up - last Tuesday I had my second check in - 3 more lbs, which took me to 148 lbs - the lightest I've been in 6 years. I was elated. I did a happy dance. I realized that the excitement i saw other people have around their weight loss wasn't disingenuous - you work for it, and the results are worthy of celebration!
This week there were a few physical cravings i hadn't anticipated - sugar, being the main one. I have never had a sweet tooth - I prefer savoury over saccharine. But last week i found myself wanting a treat - a sweet treat. Luckily I had ordered the IP Crispy Cereal Treat - a diet Rice Crispie Square with vanilla icing drizzled on top. i loved them as a kid, and have found them the perfect little yummy bite when I feel like being naughty. I hope they work when I crave bourbon.
Socially, I've been out a few times. Tea here and there. Went for dinner with a friend - managed to stay on the plan and enjoyed the evening, though I found no desire to extend it too late. 800 calories isn't a lot to take in, and I find I'm tired by 10:30 most nights. Last Sunday I went to a restaurant/bar opening. Free drinks everywhere - so people were getting into it. I was sipping soda water, which I was encouraged to maintain by all the comments on how I looked great and was obviously losing already.
With the week being busy, I found myself cooking in a hurry - cold chopped salads for lunch with a shake, chicken and salad for dinner. Not a lot of time for creativity, but I was grateful that the pouches do the thinking for me. Tomorrow is grocery day - I'll be prepping as much as I can in advance so I'\m better organized.
My clothes are starting to fit differently - I need a belt for all my pants. Shirts aren't gaping at the bust, blazers are buttoning up. In total, I've lost an inch off everywhere, more or less. I feel good, save for the occasional fatigue. I'm adjusting to being at home more - suddenly I'm nesting; making my home pretty and comfortable is a priority. The dog is happy I'm around more, that's for sure.
Oh and I'm addicted to Pinterest. I've created a hidden board called "Skinny Me with a bunch of clothes and looks I'll be all over once my waist is below 30 inches. It's another way to kill time. A lot of time, really. It just goes on and on forever. Some great recipes on there as well. But clothing is more fun.
I'm starting a video blog - well, restarting. Learing that my laptop video capcity is poo. Will be recording from my office, which is hopefully better.
Here's to another 4 lbs coming off this week --
So to catch up - last Tuesday I had my second check in - 3 more lbs, which took me to 148 lbs - the lightest I've been in 6 years. I was elated. I did a happy dance. I realized that the excitement i saw other people have around their weight loss wasn't disingenuous - you work for it, and the results are worthy of celebration!
This week there were a few physical cravings i hadn't anticipated - sugar, being the main one. I have never had a sweet tooth - I prefer savoury over saccharine. But last week i found myself wanting a treat - a sweet treat. Luckily I had ordered the IP Crispy Cereal Treat - a diet Rice Crispie Square with vanilla icing drizzled on top. i loved them as a kid, and have found them the perfect little yummy bite when I feel like being naughty. I hope they work when I crave bourbon.
Socially, I've been out a few times. Tea here and there. Went for dinner with a friend - managed to stay on the plan and enjoyed the evening, though I found no desire to extend it too late. 800 calories isn't a lot to take in, and I find I'm tired by 10:30 most nights. Last Sunday I went to a restaurant/bar opening. Free drinks everywhere - so people were getting into it. I was sipping soda water, which I was encouraged to maintain by all the comments on how I looked great and was obviously losing already.
With the week being busy, I found myself cooking in a hurry - cold chopped salads for lunch with a shake, chicken and salad for dinner. Not a lot of time for creativity, but I was grateful that the pouches do the thinking for me. Tomorrow is grocery day - I'll be prepping as much as I can in advance so I'\m better organized.
My clothes are starting to fit differently - I need a belt for all my pants. Shirts aren't gaping at the bust, blazers are buttoning up. In total, I've lost an inch off everywhere, more or less. I feel good, save for the occasional fatigue. I'm adjusting to being at home more - suddenly I'm nesting; making my home pretty and comfortable is a priority. The dog is happy I'm around more, that's for sure.
Oh and I'm addicted to Pinterest. I've created a hidden board called "Skinny Me with a bunch of clothes and looks I'll be all over once my waist is below 30 inches. It's another way to kill time. A lot of time, really. It just goes on and on forever. Some great recipes on there as well. But clothing is more fun.
I'm starting a video blog - well, restarting. Learing that my laptop video capcity is poo. Will be recording from my office, which is hopefully better.
Here's to another 4 lbs coming off this week --
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