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PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                    212.8

Last week’s weight (12/20/2009):          177.6

This week’s weight (12/27/2009):          179.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:               Gain 1.8 pounds

Total weight loss:                                    Lost 33.4 pounds

Next Milestone: Four pound weight loss in December ~ 176 goal weight for 12/31 {ha, highly unlikely at this point}

Today I am sick with a cold-flu-bug.  When I’m sick, I get all kinds of urges to emotionally overeat.  Yesterday (last night specifically) was scary and today I’m trying to reign it in.

I don’t have a problem with eating for emotional and physical comfort per se, especially when warranted by actual illness, but recently I have had too many days of overeating.  I just need to stop and get back to normal to know that I can.

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PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009): 212.8

Last week’s weight (12/13/2009): 177.8

This week’s weight (12/20/2009): 177.6

This week’s weight loss / gain: Loss 0.2 pounds

Total weight loss: Lost 35.2 pounds

Next Milestone: Four (4) pound weight loss in December (176 goal weight for 12/31)

This weeks weigh in was so disappointing that I procrastinated putting it up until today (12/26), only one day before my next weigh-in.  I dipped as low as 176.4 earlier in the week, which was majorly exciting, but PMS and holiday meals got the better of me.

A warning:  I expect tomorrow’s weigh in will be much more disgraceful.  Stay tuned.

For my photo food journal, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                212.8

Last week’s weight (12/6/2009):        180.4

This week’s weight (12/13/2009):      177.8

This week’s weight loss / gain:           Loss 2.6 pounds

Total weight loss:                                Lost 35 pounds

Next Milestone:                                   Four (4) pound weight loss in December (176 goal weight for 12/31)

Is this real?  Am I really 177.8 pounds?  Six months ago I would have never thought I would have made it this far (35 lbs lost) by now.  What is even more surprising is that I lost 2.6 lbs this week even with lots of snacking, three huge “dining out” meals, and my company’s holiday party last night.

Speaking of the holiday party, it was nice to wear an outfit I haven’t worn in years.  It was even nicer to not worry about whether my “foundations” (body shaper, control top pantyhose, etc.) were failing me or peeking out.  I was really comfortable and carefree in my size 14 outfit (misses, not plus - finally!)!!

For my photo food journal, click here.  Sorry its not up to date just yet.  I’m pretty swamped but will catch up soon!

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                212.8

Last week’s weight (11/29/2009):      180.8

This week’s weight (12/6/2009):        180.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:           Loss 0.4 pounds

Total weight loss:                                Lost 32.4 pounds

I admit, I was disappointed by this week’s final number.  I am still glad / grateful that I lost 0.4 lbs, but I had dipped down to 179.6 for two days in a row midweek.  I was so happy to be in the 170s that I was disappointed when the scale climbed back into the 180s over the last couple of days.

My focus right now is to get through December with a minimum 4 pound weight loss.  I have a number of hurdles in the next few weeks so it will be a challenge to stay on track.

This week:

• December 7 - take my new hire out to lunch, then meet my classmates for dinner to finalize project
• December 10 - meet with old friends @ mexican restaurant
• December 11 - Department lunch @ Benihanas
• December 12 - Company holiday party

Plus, for the rest of the month I also have the usual holiday stuff:  lots of candy and baked goods at the office, vendor offers for lunch / dinner, at least 4-5 christmas- and new year-related events (parties, meals, etc.), and basically a constant urge to eat (nostalgia, stress, social eating, sadness, happiness, etc).

Good luck to us all!

For my photo food journal, click here.