Sunday, January 27, 2013

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.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

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.