29 pounds and nearly 2 sizes!

So, I've dropped 29 pounds and I'm thrilled to announce that I've gone down just about 2 sizes - pants and shirts.

I started this in a size 20 - I'm now able to get into a 16. And, my shirts have gone from a 2x (22/24 or 18/20) to a 1x (18/20) or ..... a regular XL.

I actually went shopping in the Misses department in Kohl's yesterday and bought 3 tank tops in XL. I shopped in a NON-plus size department!!!! I almost bought a new pair of jeans there as well, in the Juniors department -- size 15 stretch.

I can't believe I'm --->this<--- close to fitting into normal clothing sizes. What ever will I do being able to shop anywhere for clothes??

During Photos - 16 Weeks In

Weigh-in .... Week 16

I managed to drop the 3 lbs I put back on.

Still wasn't the best week in terms of eating, and have done very minimal in terms of exercise.

Current Weight: 206

Getting to the point

I'm getting to the point that I want to throw my hands up and say "To hell with it" and go back to eating what I want, when I want.

It's hard. These past 2 weeks I've gained weight. That is not the goal here.

I shouldn't let 3 pounds stand in my way of sucess, but it's been hard. Everytime I think "I'm going to straighten up and stop grabbing an extra snack here, or an larger helping there and start working out more", and the next thing I know I'm crawling into bed for the night not having worked out at all, or I'm indulging in cheesey garlic bread at my husband's workplace.

I know I can do this .... I did so well for thirteen weeks, so what is a couple weeks being off? Honestly, it'd be no different if we went on vacation out of town for a week or two and I just let it all slide because - it's a vacation afterall.

If I get my butt in gear and do my workout the 3-5 times a week like I had been, I know I'd be seeing better results as well. I know that I also need to watch the food ..... I can't keep indulging in brownies, pizza, cheesey garlic bread or extra helpings here and there. It must stop.

Thinking back, I also haven't been sitting down in the mornings to eat breakfast. I have to start doing that first and foremost to get the day started off on the right foot. Perhaps then I can get the rest of the day in order by starting off with a full belly.

I will see a loss this week. At this point, I have to or I'm afraid I'll quit.

Weigh-in .... Week 15

Someone get me out of this funk!!!!!!

I blame it on the fact that my husband brought home a gazillion delicious brownies from work, and many, many, many of them have ended up in my tummy.

Hey now, don't start mumbling under your breath at me .... yes, I'm weak when it comes to deliciously gooey, powdered sugar sprinkled, chocolate brownies.

Anyway, I put on another pound. Seriously, though, I weighed myself yesterday morning and was the same .... this morning, a pound heavier. Could it just be some water retention or the normal day-to-day weight fluctuation?

I have to get my ass in gear. And NO MORE brownies!!

Weigh-in .... Week 14

I knew it.

Gained 2 lbs.

I suppose it could be worse.

Really have to get my ass in gear and start working out again. No more excuses.

This week's goal -- drop these 2 pounds that found their way back.

Oops! It's Friday already!

The fact that today is Friday completely escaped me this morning while I was in the bathroom getting ready for work.

I was focusing moreso on the fact that I got to wear capris and sandals today than anything. Love, love, LOVE the weather we're having.

But, that is besides the point. I also don't expect to see results this week - and in fact, have braced myself to see a gain. After not eating much for over a week, and dropping 6 pounds, this week my appetite returned nearly full force - and hey - it's my birthday week afterall, and I've enjoyed several big meals which left my stomach HURTING (I'm talking actual pain because I overate and stretched my stomach back out a bit). Plus, I sadly have stopped my workouts altogether. I just can't get back into the swing of things and find the 40 minutes to get it done.

So, I'll weigh in when I get home from work this afternoon.

Weigh-in .... Week 13

I lost 6 pounds!!!

Current Weight: 206

Only 7 pounds away from that goal!!!

The turmoil within

I'm still dealing with the turmoil that has stolen my appetite. Really, it goes in spurts. I will have a bit of an appetite for one meal, and by the next my gut is upset and my gag reflex is weak.

I did manage to eat better today, but very small meals. I did manage to get in 3 meals, though, which is a first since Thursday.

Curious, I got on the scale again and it's showing a 4 lb loss. I'm now 9 lbs away from hitting the 199 mark.

And to answer the question you are probably thinking - NO, the inner turmoil has nothing to do with my weight. I'm content with it, honestly. I mean, I would have rather seen a loss the past 2 weeks, but in due time, it will come off. I'm still feeling very sexy with losing the 23 lbs I did manage to drop (officially) so far. The turmoil is coming from something else - something I'd rather not speak about here, as I can barely file it and make sense of it in my own mind.

After Weekend Weigh-In

I got on the scale this morning, because sadly I haven't eaten more than one meal in the last 2 days (explanation for that is not some manic starvation mode I'm putting myself into - it's some inner turmoil I'm dealing with that has wiped my appetite almost altogether).

The scale is showing a 2-3 pound loss. I won't do any official calculating until my weigh-in on Friday, but it's good to see a loss.

On the up side, my appetite has returned just a very, very little bit and I will be eating dinner shortly. I have just had no desire to eat, and just the thought of food would nearly make me gag.