STARTING STATS:
weight: 164.4 lbs
bust: 40 inches
waist: 36 inches
hips: 43 inches
arm: 14 inches
thigh: 26.5 inches
ENDING STATS:
weight: 159.0
bust: 38
waist: 32.5
hips: 39
arm: 13
thigh: 25
jean size: can barely squeeze into my size 10s… and I mean BARELY! Much muffin-toppage!
TOTALS:
weight: -5.4 lbs
bust: -2 inches
waist: -3.5 inches
hips: -4 inches
arm: -1 inches
thigh: -1.5 inches
jean size: quite comfortable in my size 8s, no muffin-top whatsoever!!
SUMMARY:
The weightloss itself doesn’t look that great, but TOM is late and I’m a good 10 days into PMS which means I’m very bloated and retaining half the Pacific right now. I must have drank a couple of gallons of water yesterday trying to help flush all that water-retention out. All that accomplished was that I’ve had to pee every hour for the last 24!! Good news: kidney function is at 100%!
The inches matter much more. I was hoping to be back in my size 6s at the end of this, but I’m not going to snub the size 8s! It just feels good to be back in most of my smaller clothes. And I’m back on the right track with the healthy eating and regular exercise. My head: definitely back in the game!!
Soooo… what did I do very first thing this morning? I REGISTERED FOR THE PARIS MARATHON!!! It’s now official. I am doing this! I’ve paid my Euros and everything!! I even have a bib number! I can not begin to tell you how excited I am!!
I’ve been changing up my diet a bit. I’m trying to incorporate more fiberous fruit: apples, oranges, nectarines, whatever is on sale and in season. Once I finish off the yogurt and cheese I have, I’m going to cut out dairy. I have a love/hate relationship with dairy and I think it’s time to try without it again. I’ve successfully eliminated Diet Coke/Zero and don’t miss it a bit (surprising considering the level of addiction!) I drink almost exclusively water and a cup or two of tea in the morning.
I’m just going to keep refining, trying different things, try to keep my body guessing. I don’t crave fast food. Sweets… well, I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those “I don’t really care for sweets” kinda people! But they don’t hold the power over me like they used to.
I remember hearing/reading a while ago that if you eat an apple before every meal, it helps you cut calories, portion size, etc… (which, duh, makes complete sense since you’re more full of apple and less room for other crap.) So I have a large bowl by my desk at work and another here at home full of small green apples. The kids love ‘em too!! And it’s apple season so YAY!!!
I’m going to continue my daily blogging. It helps with my accountability and focus.
Today is a good day!
Posted on September 16th, 2009 by firefly
Filed under: daily blathering
That’s awesome girl you did very well! I see a big difference in your stomach area!
You did great! 4 inches off your hips - YAY! No wonder you can fit into the smaller jeans!
I’ve also noticed that I don’t crave sweets and fast food like I used to.
Awesome! We have VERY similar measurements and it’s so encouraging to see you shed those inches! WOW! Keep it up, girl!
Omg what amazing inch loss! What a fab achievement - I hope you’re proud of yourself!!
Mango x
To lose that many inches when you weren’t huge to begin with is a tremendous accomplishment. Before long you’ll be running along the Seine and taking in the beautiful sights of Paris
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