Last week was so busy with work that I was unable to take my measurements on Monday, so I decided to wait until the two week mark for that. I hopped on the scale some mornings, though not daily. And today I am glad that I chose to monitor the diet this way because boy, did I have a nice little surprise!
On Friday, I reported that I had officially hit the 10 lb. marker, weighing in at tenths over 163 lbs. I started, as you may recall, at 174 lbs. I took my measurements this evening around 7:00 p.m. - hours after lunch and before dinner. I took the original measurements around the same time two weeks ago.
05/10/10
Bust: 41"
Waist: 32.5"
Stomach: 39"
Hips: 42"
Thighs: 24"
Arms: 13"
Weight: 156.2 lbs
I was in shock when I stepped on the scale and saw those numbers. Because I did that after I took the measurements, and yes I noticed it was an inch here and there which I was pleased with, but I did NOT expect the first numbers to be a "1" and "5," respectively. I was giddy with excitement.
So, in two weeks, I lost 4.5" and 18 lbs. I'm not entirely sure where those 18 lbs. went ... I notice a change in the way my clothes fit, yes - but not what I would expect 18 lbs. to feel like. Regardless of what I think, the numbers don't lie. I'm still feeling great. And I have yet to truly incorporate exercise on a regular basis! That's coming next...
Over the weekend and today I was beginning to feel discouraged because I have been surrounded by Sweet Potato Smashfries, Chili's chips and queso, KFC biscuits - things I would have loved to inhale into my belly. But that's where I was going wrong. And because I did not do what habit wanted me to, I did not endure one stomach ache, nor one WHY-DID-I-EAT-SO-MUCH-I-WANT-TO-DIE feeling. Just because I miss carbs doesn't mean I want them back in my diet. And don't get me wrong - I enjoy what I'm eating. It fills me up and tastes pretty good. It does what food should do.
For Mother's Day, I made the Decadent Chocolate Cake that's allowed in Phase I. I do realize this was a bit of a selfish gift, but I wanted to be able to share a bit of what I'm doing. It's not melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but it was better than what most "diet" desserts probably are. I served it up with a dollop of whipped cream, sweetened with a smidge of Splenda.
The moral of the story? I am beyond happy with where I am. I know the weight will not continue to fall off as easily as it has over the past two weeks. And I know that once I do hit my goal weight, it's staying there that will be the biggest battle. But I just need to remember that the way I'm feeling is worth it - and the fleeting taste of that biscuit and the baskets of chips are not.
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