Broke the Big 30

Wow, Today I weighed in at down 30.5 pounds. Praise the Lord!!! I am averaging 5.5 pounds per week. Now to just keep it going. I have been down this a few times and sometimes get stuck here, but I really feel like this time is different. I am so thankful for all the encouragement from so many people.

Been a while

Hey, It's been a while. Sorry I have not updated lately. I hurt my back and was flat on my back for a few days and then I went out of town to a conference for a few days. In the midst of all that I had to go on steroids, anti inflamatory, and muscle relaxers. So this last week was a tough week. I gained 2 pounds even though I did pretty good on the eating. They said it was just the steroids. I think tomorrow will be back on track. Oh yay, I forgot it was also my birthday in the midst of all that, so I had to celebrate a little. But I am in a good place and ready to continue again. 25.5 down all together. So here I go again.

Going strong this week

I was down 25.5 pounds today. That's over 5 pounds per week. I am so overjoyed tonight as I sit here thinking about this journey. One reason for that joy is all of you. You have been so encouraging to me. Thanks for that and please continue to hold me accountable. I was so discouraged when I began, I was really starting wonder if I could ever lose again. It seemed everything I tried was failing. But this is really working.

Headed down again 23.5 and counting

23.5 down. Wow, it is so encouraging when you go to weigh in and you just know you are going to do good because you been good.

Measurement Day

Today was measurement day. After 5 weeks I am down 21 pounds but how may inches. My chest was down 3 1/2 inches, my waist 6 1/2 inches and my hips down 2 1/2 inches. For a total of 12 1/4 inches. They said that was great and I am right on target to reach my goal. The last few days have been bad and such a struggle. But today is a new day and here I go.

21 pounds and 2 days ahead of schedule

Lost 2 more pounds. That's 21 total. Been a tough week but I'm still plugging away. Lost 4 pounds since Monday so that's not too bad. Starting to get bored. Really miss eating out for fun. Really want to but I guess I am just trying to establish new "fun."

4 Weeks Down

Well 4 weeks has come and gone and praise the Lord 19 pounds have gone. I really was hoping for 20 but 19 is good. Today was another milestone that I have not mentioned to anyone yet, but I finally made it out of the 300's. 298.5 today. Kind of ashamed of that huge number but glad I am out of their. Had a great weekend this past week, I got to throw out a bunch of my clothes. My closet is half empty and I'm back in 2XL.

Coming up on 4 weeks

Well this Wednesday will be my 4 week anniversary of my journeying down. So far it is going pretty good. I am down 17.5 pounds and hope to be down 20 by Wednesday. This weekend was a bit rough because we ate out a couple of different times. I did great with my choices at the restaurants but still the food is higher in calorie and definately higher in salt. I did not lose any weight this weekend so that is a bit discouraging, but my rep at Medical Weightloss said It was great for eating out so much. So back to the workout today and faithful on the diet. Last week I lost 4 pounds from Monday to Friday. The lady asked me how I did so good, I told her I just followed to diet. So I guess I know what I need to do now. Follow The Diet!!!

Made It Through The Holiday's Stepped Down 13.5

Well I think I have cleared the holiday's for good now. New Years eve was a challenge. Dinner at Empress of China and a movie. I had never eaten at Empress of China restaurant before and it was great. I did pretty good and had Kung Pao Shrimp without any eggrolls or fried rice. Only had a little white rice. The hard part was going to the movies. I don't think I have ever been to the movies and not had popcorn. It just seemed wrong on some level. But I made it through without any snacks at the movies and Mission Impossible was great in IMAX. Oh and if you are wondering I weighed in yesterday at 13.5 pounds down. I am so thankful for all the encouragement I have received from family and friends.