Monday Weigh In

Monday inevitably comes around and so does weigh in day.  My weight this morning was 200.6.  While I was hoping to break the 200 barrier, I am still happy to be down 10.8 pounds.  Truthfully I was less this weekend but what matters is weigh in day and that is what it is. 

I discovered the 'My Fitness Pal' app and so far I really like it.  I like that I can track what I am eating and exercising and water intake.  it has everything right in front of me so I can't fib and that is the important thing.  The area that it really highlighted was that my body may be in starvation mode at times.  I have a goal of 1.5 pounds per week.  I'd say I have done that thus far but it's only been three weeks so maybe that doesn't mean much but to me it feels like a lot longer!  I am just glad I haven't had any real binge moments (that is, if you don't count my drinking on Friday night).  I do however have dreams that I binge on candy and pizza!  I wake up all flustered and upset until I realize it wasn't real.  Must mean I miss those foods in some way.  I'm telling you, my candy and pizza consumption was out of control.  It was like I was a giant garbage disposal, I swear.

Here are some of my small wins as of late:

• I ran two miles without stopping on the tread mill this morning.  I have not done that is quite a while and it felt really good.  I was that girl smiling as I was running today - looked goofy.
• I am down 10.8 freaking pounds - hell yes.
• My boobs are smaller - hey, do you know how much bras cost?  This girl could not afford new bras.
• My pants are looser, even my gym pants.  Actually this causes a problem at the gym because I am constantly pulling my pants back up which is annoying.
• We had pizza for lunch yesterday and I did not eat any - not even a taste
• Even less consumption of diet soda.  I haven't totally weened myself yet but I am getting there.
• I set a goal of 185 pounds by my birthday, March 8. (this one makes me nervous but it's a goal and I know I can do it).

So, I keep thinking of the positive things and it keeps me going.  I also keep thinking of R and H and what they deserve.  They keep me positive.  Even R works out each day after work and I am so proud of him.  He even said he may run the 10K in the spring.  I know he can do it, he is so much better at pushing himself than me.  So, I'll keep you posted on that front.  Registration is February 1.