Measurements

I’ve never been great about documenting measurements. I felt like I had taken measurements last summer but couldn’t remember where I’d saved them or if I even had. Thank goodness I found these in an old post. What a difference. To be honest I didn’t know it was that significant. 23 inches overall. I’m surprised how proportionate everything has stayed. I was prompted to look for this after noticing how much smaller my thighs are today. It’s like everything I’ve lost recently seems to be in my thighs. It also seems like my hips measured 44in just a couple weeks ago. The last 5 pounds have just looked more significant. I don’t know why but the appearance has just shifted more with these recent lbs. I’m going to try not to eat a second meal today and see if I can do it. Not a must, but I think it would seal the deal for 160 by Tuesday if I could. I just want to be in the 150’s so bad. I feel like I can start living then. 

Measurements 8/17/20:

Biceps - 12inches

Waist - 36.5

Hips - 46.5

Calf - 16

Thigh - 26

Measurements 5/9/21:

Biceps - 11

Waist - 31

Hips - 41

Calf - 15

Thigh - 22

Pleasant Surprises

 I randomly managed to hit 162 today. I thought it would be a miracle to be 163 and yet somehow I passed it. I started a new antidepressant a couple weeks ago that’s essentially an upper. My heart rate has increased fairly significantly and I credit my recent bump in weight loss primarily to its appetite suppressant side effects as well as increased metabolism. I guess a small blessing was that I barely finished my dinner tonight. I barely ate today but my salad I normally love was just off today. I decided to just save the calories and hope that maybe I can see the 150’s sooner than later. 

The thing that’s so encouraging to me is for years I’ve stayed away from ANYONE that knew me thin. I was too embarrassed. My old coworker used to give me a hard time about being even 140 back in the day. He wanted to hang out last summer and I made up plans because at that point I was 200. I can’t wait to be “present” in the world again. I’ve spent years staying in and not doing things just because I felt so uncomfortable, ugly, and embarrassed. 

I know in the 150 range I was still attractive. I remember guys still liking me then and easily getting dates so I know I’m also back in business. Also I’ll finally feel good meeting my coworkers at this weight. I just want to be 150 when that happens so I’ve got to stay busy.

I did work out today. Very mild workout(30 min walking mostly), but decent and important to do.

Checking in at 164

 So it’s been much slower than I would have hoped, but it’s been steady. I’ve lost 36 lbs over the past 9 months. In my life I’ve never approached a diet in such a balanced and healthy way. I eat low carb and I generally lose 1lb a week. I’m not depriving myself but I eat 2 meals a day and around 1200-1300 calories. I eat eggs with 2 slices of cheese and low carb ketchup every morning. I then have a huge salad mid afternoon with ground turkey, cheese, and a low carb/Hugh fat dressing. When I really want something extra I have a keto ice cream bar. 

As the title says I’m 164 today. This is always a significant point for me because it puts me in the “healthy” BMI range. I can finally really see differences and it’s at this weight I start to look a little thin. Obviously not legit thin, but just normal. I’m on vacation this week and hoping I can hit 160 by Monday. That’s 4 days away and probably completely impossible, but it’s a stretch goal. 

The last time I comfortably dated and had guys attracted to me was in the 150’s so I’m eager to be there. 

I found some old clothes I’d planned to donate because I’d given up ever trying to fit in them again. Not only to some of them fit, but some were loose!! It’s things like that that drive your motivation to continue.