Even with that little lapse (temptations are always around us) I have managed to get down to 184.5 as of this morning. My waist is at 34.5'and my hips at 45'. Having started to track my body fat I am very happy to say that it is now measured at 27.4% which is in the "acceptable" range. My BMI is down to 30.7. I also went ahead and measured my chest, seeing as my bras are starting to not fit as well... I've actually gone down a band size and up a cup size! I guess that I have efficiently shown that losing weight doesn't mean you have to lose the girls.
Obviously, this month had ups and downs, had those tagalongs not come along I'd probably be around 182.5 right now, but oh well, I can't do anything about that, can I? I am celebrating where I am. I went into a store yesterday and decided that if I bought anything it would have to be a size 14 or a L. I came out with a new skirt, new pair of jeans and two blouses. I must say, I am ecstatic. I've not worn a 14 since before Alice was conceived and now here I am, wearing them. I am in better shape today than I've been since I was a teenager and my arms that I have always hated are starting to not be as despicable. The goal for this time in March? 178
So, I've had people ask me what I'm doing and also how I fend off those cravings. In addition, there have been requests for before and after pics. First, how am I doing this? Loseit.com on my iPod is my constant companion. I check everything on there before I eat it if I'm out to eat. This saves me from ordering something that is equal to my daily calorie requirement. I actually eat at McDonald's once a week and have still been doing this. I also work out 3-5 times a week, which is definitely helpful. At Starbucks I order nonfat drinks, but I stay away from artificial sugars everywhere... I just won't go there, but that's me. To satisfy the cravings, buy Skinny Cow or some of the Weight Watchers (there are a few that don't have artificial sweeteners) Ice Cream Bars. They are a nice little treat at the end of the day and I can budget in one a day without it being too much of a caloric bullet. Not to mention, the fiber in those wonderful desserts allow my body to process the sugar more effectively. Thank you Skinny Cow! As for before and after pictures... I'm not to the after part yet, but I think I can oblige by sharing at least two pics. The first was taken in August 2010, I was around 216, and let me just say, it was hard to find a picture of me from last summer because I avoided cameras. The second was taken today by a friend of mine who is on her own inspiring weight loss journey.
