It's April 22 - I'm still thin!

Hit a new low of 157 the other day. I've been at or below my goal of 160 since January. That's an important stat.

It's been 75 lbs

Still on track.

This morning, I tipped the scales at 161. That's officially 75 lbs below my starting weight of 236. And a scant 1 lb from my goal (although I've decided to dip into the 150s just for fun).

Yay me. Feeling and looking good.

A New Low

That's right. I've sunk to a new low. 161.5. The past 4 weeks have been a new experience for me. Some weeks ago, I hit 162.5. That was my low point at the time. Between Christmas and the boys being home over winter break, we ate a few really delicious meals out of the house. My weight responded by bouncing around a little bit, reaching 166 one morning following a family outing to Charlie Gitto's. by the way, they have the best Eggplant Parmesan I've ever tasted!

Anyway, I found it easy to have an oatmeal PCMR (portion controlled meal replacement) for breakfast, then stick with my 5+1 meal plan. So in a couple of days my weight came back down. In diets past, I believe that meal out would have been my turn-around-and-eat-like-a-horse-for'-months moment. But with Take Shape For Life, I have a ready, workable means to stay in control.

I am very grateful for that! I truly believe I can live the rest of my life near my current weight. I'd like to stay below 165. That's where the clothes feel nice and I feel best.