Week 6 Report

I am happy to report a lot of progress this week! Since I didn't have an accurate weigh-in last time I am not exactly sure how much I lost this week. I do feel confident in my total weight loss though, especially since BOTH of my scales read the same number this morning...

Total weight loss: -23 lbs

Yay! I can't remember the last time I weighed this little! I'm in the new numbers. :) It's probably been about 10 or 11 years since I saw this number on the scale. I'm so excited about it.

There were definitely a few days that I splurged a little, but I stayed on plan the best I could and it paid off. The most challenging was on Saturday when I had some tator tots and popcorn chicken in the afternoon. Afterwards I felt like I had spoiled the day and I might as well stay off-plan for the rest of the day. I knew deep down it wasn't true though and I could still have a good day if I got back on track, so I made myself do it. And it paid off!

I've finally broken that 20 lb barrier and feel like I'm on track to lose 3-5 lbs this week and maybe even make it to -30 soon.

I went shopping on Friday after work for fun to see if I'm down any sizes and I am! I used to be in the very top of a size 24, with my clothes getting snug and tight. I probably should have gone up to a 26.

The pants that fit me then are too baggy now, and the jeans I had to really squeeze into can now close just fine, even when they are right out of the dryer. My tummy isn't as mortifying to me in my shirts any more, even though it is still mortifying. Just not as MUCH. :) And I'm fitting into the size 22 fine now, with size 20's going on but snug.

I got a pair of 20's and 2 18's that were on sale. I can't even get the 18's up, so it'll be fun and exciting when I get to the point I can get them on. I also have some 18/20 clothes in a box downstairs from a friend that lost weight and I'm looking forward to getting them out in a week or two and see how they fit.

I also took my measurements a few weeks ago and they showed -3 in my waist and abdomen as of yesterday. It is great to have such positive changes and it really motivates me to do my best to stay on plan. I'm hoping to do more exercising this week as well.