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| 307ish pounds |
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| 220 pounds |
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| 220 pounds |
I do have to let you know about some of my struggles over the last month and a bit though. See, it has not been easy. I went through a few weeks where I was eating like crap and not really caring all that much. Why? I don't know. Especially over Easter with all the chocolate and treats. It felt like a free for all. Especially when I visit the cottage. It's like I'm on a permanent vacation when I'm there. I mean, if it was only once a year or something, fine. But we go every couple of weekends and my weight loss suffers. I snack on chips and chocolate and whatever other junk we keep stowed away there. And it's not good. It's really hard to say no. Band or no band, the temptation is always there and I have to still think about choosing wisely. Which can still be very difficult.
Also, I've been really, really enjoying partying these days while enjoying a beverage or 2, or 10. I've never really lived like this before, with this new found confidence and happiness, and I'm seriously having a blast. I know it won't last forever, but I'm enjoying myself right now. Things with my weight loss have slowed down, but there is still a progressive drop so I'm going to keep on keeping on and enjoying myself while I can :)
Like I said, over these last 4 months, I've only lost 16lbs. Now, I know I shouldn't be complaining about this, however when your used to losing 10-12lbs per month, this is a HUGE halt. But, I have been working out like crazy, running, bootcamp, etc so I know I am building muscle as well and as I already mentioned, the few weeks of slip ups and partying doesn't help to shed the weight any faster. But, things are still moving and my body fat is adjusting for sure. I went shopping last week for the first time EVER at Old Navy. I have NEVER been able to shop at Old Navy. Not only did I shop there, I fit into a size 16 there!! Not even their biggest size!! Which I'm totally excited about. At this point, I'm not overly concerned about the scale. I mean I am, because I want to get to that 173, but every day somebody new tells me how thin I'm looking and how great I look. And the fact that I went down another size in clothing tells me that things are moving and I am still shrinking, it just doesn't show it on the scale. I'm feeling great about me and have this confidence that I've never really had before. I've been feeling Fan-friggen-tastic in so many different ways and I LOVE IT!
I did complete my Couch to 5K program and can officially say that I can run 5K! Woo Hoo!! I am so proud of myself. I never thought I'd be able to do it. Honestly. I had my serious doubts. But I did it! I've up'd my speed of running from 4.5 to 4.7 with a goal of getting to 5.0 in the next few weeks. I am consistently running 2-3 times per week and have bootcamp twice a week and usually go for a walk or rest for the remaining days. I'm feeling stronger than I ever have and it's awesome. The weather here is finally starting to get nice (except for today) so I'm hoping to move my run training outdoors. I hear it is much, much harder to run outdoors so I need to get training on that so I can be prepared for the Dirty Donkey in August.
I have been feeling lately that I can eat more than I should be able too so I think it may be time for a fill. Although, last week, I had numerous occasions where my food got stuck. I ate too fast and swallowed too big of pieces. This happened probably 5 times over a 2-3 day period. So I think the band was a little swollen as it was actually a little painful for a few days. It feels fine now, but I was a little concerned. This made me re-think getting a fill. However, I think it's time :)
I'm heading to Vegas in less than a month! I'm super stoked about this!! I'm not going to be near my orginal goal of being below 200lbs for this trip, but I'm ok with that. I'm feelin great and I can't wait!! It's going to be a blast. I'm thinking I probably won't write again until after the trip. When I'm detoxing ;)
Have a great month everyone!! I know I will!
