Week 5

That's how I felt, just add stretch marks

So, this is the week where I complete my measurements and monthly weigh in.  I faced today with trepidation.  Honestly I may feel better but I want to see a difference in my body.  No matter what I say I am still obsessed with being overweight, like most American women.  I chose to take some pictures, but I think I will wait until I have hit my target weight goals to share them.  Yes, I'm embarrassed about how I looked without something covering my stomach.  In the words of a new friend of mine, Clothes hide a lot!

Alright.  So first I need to comment on my lack of a post last week.  Honestly I was too busy.  I weighed in at 192 lbs and had a bad week.  I overate at 3 dinners and didn't work out 3 times.  I also had 2 beers Saturday night.  So, basically I half fell off the wagon for the week and gained 1.5 pounds.  That is so sad :-(

I did better this past week.  I didn't overeat once, although I went to a birthday party yesterday and ate cake and pizza.  I also didn't have time to exercise at all yesterday.  But I weighed in today at 189 lbs!

My monthly weigh in puts me at 8 pounds lost.  My measurements say I lost 3 inches this month, all in my breasts and hips.  My waist didn't budge.  I was very disappointed in the measurements.  But I guess I should have expected it.  I can see the weight coming off in my hands, arms, neck, face and legs.  So I guess that doesn't leave much for my breasts, waist or hips, huh?

Yes, I'm disappointed in the measurements but I will not give up.  I'm going to stay on this program and continue to set goals.  I know it's working, I just have a lot of weight to lose all over.  My stomach will be the last to go I'm sure.  I have a long way to go and I know it.  This is only the beginning!

And I do look better, I feel better.  I can keep up with my daughter and climb stairs without losing my breath.  I have muscles in my legs that I have never had.  My arms are muscular like back when I was a waitress.  And even if I haven't lost any weight in my belly I have muscles under all that fat that weren't there before.  I'm sleeping better and as I've already said my depression is better.

My goals for next month are simple.  I want to lose 9 pounds  in the next 5 weeks, I want to weigh in at 180 pounds.  I want to lose 5 inches by next month.  Pre pregnancy weight is 175 lbs!  That is my first goal weight, and is hopefully only two months away.

I hope I can help others lose weight.  This week I plan to find the time to write about my eating program and hunger.  I wish you luck in your weight loss goals.