Well I didn't journal on Wednesday b/c I experienced my first small weight gain. I weighed 197.6 on Monday and went up to 198.2 on Wednesday. I was quite perplexed as I did everything right. The nurse said its probably b/c "that time of the month" is on the way for me and that my weight may start to vary. But still, with the amount of money I'm spending, I expect good results each weigh in regardless!
Today (Friday Feb 12th), I had a successful weigh in and am down to 196.2. So I did lose weight this week. I certainly am not losing at the rate I was in January but the point is that I'm still losing.
My biggest obstacle this week will be my sisters pre-wedding party on Saturday night. There will be lots of yummy food there. I cannot drink at all and watching everyone eat good food will be hard for me.
I just wish I could have one cheat day - sometimes I get down b/c I cannot have a cheat day and enjoy my life just for one meal. This diet is definitely positive but there are very few choices for meals b/c of the strictness of it. I'm getting bored of the same old food and wish that I could have something tasty and yummy!!! I am trying to keep my goal in my mind but sometimes its just hard.
I've realized that eating is purely emotional for me. I eat b/c it makes me feel better; I eat when I'm sad; I eat when I'm happy; I eat when I'm bored. I need to start focusing on other things instead of food...that is my goal for the next weeks to come. It is very hard though b/c everything about this diet has to do with food.
Weight updates:
Starting weight as of Jan 5, 2010: 218.4
Weight as of Feb 12, 2010: 196.2
Waist: 41
Hips: 48.5
My next measurements will be done on Wednesday so I'm looking forward to that. I also got into a few pairs of pants that I have not gotten into in a long time - Yeah for me! I am not quite at the point where I need to go shopping yet - I'm getting there though. I can only wear about 2 pairs of dress pants that I have and 2 pairs of jeans. I have a lot of pants so I will be wearing these 4 pairs until I absolutely cannot wear them anymore.
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