Today's Weight: 141.6lbs, loss of 0.2lbs from yesterday
Total Loss: 17lbs!
Well it was a small loss from yesterday, which was actually somewhat surprising to me since my head feels SO much lighter with my shorter hair. I wonder if today would have been a gain day if I hadn't cut my hair... hmm.. Maybe just eating the fish off of sushi still isn't a good restaurant idea!
Today I went down to the house I live in at my university to move all of my stuff over to a new room and do some cleaning in preparation for the next term to start. Man that place was a mess from my roommates last year. I spent a good portion of the day working on it and it's still nowhere close to being done. Ugh!
Also, something that is causing me a great deal of stress, tomorrow I am leaving for a couple days to go on a camping trip with some friends as a belated birthday thing. Typically this would be fine, but a lot of my friends are couples, (boring for the single person over here who hates being the third wheel), as well as enjoy drinking. Not to mention the amount of prep work I'm going to have to do tomorrow by pre-making a bunch of meals and loading up on snacks so that I'm not tempted by everyone elses' junk food! The main thing that people do while they're there is eat, so it should be interesting trying to avoid all or that. Sigh... but the point of this way of eating is to learn how to control myself and succeed in social situations, not just when I'm isolated!
So I guess I'll be missing for a few days. Tomorrow morning will be my last weigh-in for about two days and I think it will drive me crazy! I really have begun to like seeing that number in the morning to give me instant feedback on how this whole thing is going... I'm nervous!
Here goes nothing...my first TRUE test of if I can do this without any of my typical support!
<3
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Day 44 (PV)
Today's Weight: 141.8lbs, no change from yesterday
Total Loss: 16.8lbs
No change today, but I was okay with that because of how much I have lost in the last week or so. I've been getting amazing results, which is so incredibly encouraging.
Today went well food-wise even though I was pretty busy. My bestie gave me my belated birthday present today: a haircut and color! I've needed a cut for so long and the color part was just an extra bonus. I lopped off at least six inches of hair, (it was really long and needed to be done), so now it sets pretty much right at my collarbone. Thankfully it doesn't make me look younger like I was sorta afraid it would. The color didn't turn out quite as I expected, though. I asked for a chestnut with red undertones, and ended up with a dark brown with very red/almost burgundy sheen to it. Thankfully that will lessen as time goes on, since it's a little funkier than that I was originally intending. Haha.
My friend is vegan, so we had an interesting time finding a place where we could both find something we deemed acceptable, but we finally ended up going out to sushi and I just ate the nigiri without any of the rice. Ended up being really yummy, if not very filling. I ended up going home after and eating a salad with chicken on it so that I wouldn't be so hungry!
All in all, a very good day. My head feels so light now without all of the extra weight from my hair. Crazy! I wonder if that will give a false-low on the scale tomorrow... Whatever, I'll take it! haha
<3
Total Loss: 16.8lbs
No change today, but I was okay with that because of how much I have lost in the last week or so. I've been getting amazing results, which is so incredibly encouraging.
Today went well food-wise even though I was pretty busy. My bestie gave me my belated birthday present today: a haircut and color! I've needed a cut for so long and the color part was just an extra bonus. I lopped off at least six inches of hair, (it was really long and needed to be done), so now it sets pretty much right at my collarbone. Thankfully it doesn't make me look younger like I was sorta afraid it would. The color didn't turn out quite as I expected, though. I asked for a chestnut with red undertones, and ended up with a dark brown with very red/almost burgundy sheen to it. Thankfully that will lessen as time goes on, since it's a little funkier than that I was originally intending. Haha.
My friend is vegan, so we had an interesting time finding a place where we could both find something we deemed acceptable, but we finally ended up going out to sushi and I just ate the nigiri without any of the rice. Ended up being really yummy, if not very filling. I ended up going home after and eating a salad with chicken on it so that I wouldn't be so hungry!
All in all, a very good day. My head feels so light now without all of the extra weight from my hair. Crazy! I wonder if that will give a false-low on the scale tomorrow... Whatever, I'll take it! haha
<3
Day 43 (PP)
Yesterday's Weight: 141.8lb, 1lb loss from yesterday!
Total Loss: 16.8lbs
Holy cow! I actually lost an entire pound in a day, I haven't seen results like this since my "Attack" phase! I would have posted this last night, but for some reason my internet wasn't working...
Off to see my weight is today! And I'm getting a much-needed hair cut, so I'm super excited about that. It's going to be a good day!
<3
Total Loss: 16.8lbs
Holy cow! I actually lost an entire pound in a day, I haven't seen results like this since my "Attack" phase! I would have posted this last night, but for some reason my internet wasn't working...
Off to see my weight is today! And I'm getting a much-needed hair cut, so I'm super excited about that. It's going to be a good day!
<3
Monday, August 29, 2011
Day 42 (PV) Start of Week 7!
Today's Weight: 142.8lbs, 0.2lb loss from yesterday
Total Loss: 15.8lbs
Not a huge loss from yesterday, but it's still a loss. I love it when I get down to the lower digits of a set of ten pounds... it's so encouraging to watch it be so close to that next milestone. Watch, in like two weeks when it hasn't budged I'll say it's infuriating for it to be so close and yet so far, haha. That's how fickle this whole process is!
My day was pretty uneventful, minus me going swimming in the river behind my house for some exercise. That was a ton of fun since it was a beautiful day out. I'm finding that my bathing suits that I got a the beginning of the summer are starting to feel a bit too big! They were practically too small when I got them! Yes! I love shrinking out of clothes, though every once in a while it makes it difficult to put together an outfit. Small price to pay... I have my eye on some cute clothes when I get down to size anyway, that will make that part easier. Oh the things to look forward to...
<3
Total Loss: 15.8lbs
Not a huge loss from yesterday, but it's still a loss. I love it when I get down to the lower digits of a set of ten pounds... it's so encouraging to watch it be so close to that next milestone. Watch, in like two weeks when it hasn't budged I'll say it's infuriating for it to be so close and yet so far, haha. That's how fickle this whole process is!
My day was pretty uneventful, minus me going swimming in the river behind my house for some exercise. That was a ton of fun since it was a beautiful day out. I'm finding that my bathing suits that I got a the beginning of the summer are starting to feel a bit too big! They were practically too small when I got them! Yes! I love shrinking out of clothes, though every once in a while it makes it difficult to put together an outfit. Small price to pay... I have my eye on some cute clothes when I get down to size anyway, that will make that part easier. Oh the things to look forward to...
<3
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Day 41 (PP)
Today's Weight: 143.0lbs, 0.8lbs down from yesterday
Total Loss: 15.6lbs
Big loss even after a veggie day! Yes! My body is finally giving up and relinquishing some of the weight. I'm so excited and encouraged by this progress, it's incredible. Three more pounds and I'll be out of the 140's! I'm just concerned that my scale is going to hear me gloating and pull a stall to the whole process again, haha.
Today went well food-wise, even though I was kept fairly busy from the afternoon to evening. I ate an egg salad for breakfast, and tri-tip roast for lunch/dinner. I ended up kind of skipping dinner since I didn't get home until late, but that was okay because I wasn't really hungry after all.
My mom and I embarked on a mission to find an acceptable comforter with some green in it, since the room I will be moving into at my university in a month is painted kind of a mint green. I had originally planned to repaint it, but I really haven't had that much time/will-power to make myself do it, so I decided to just try to roll with it and incorporate it into my color scheme. Who knew a "pretty" comforter with green in it was so difficult to find? We eventually, after four hours of running around and getting frustrated with the selections, decided on a very pretty lavender comforter with some decorative pillows that have lavender flowers and green stems to tie in all of the colors. The contrast should end up being very pretty! Whew! At least that is all figured out, haha.
Here's hoping for another great scale day. I did a lot of walking today, so that should be good for something!
<3
Total Loss: 15.6lbs
Big loss even after a veggie day! Yes! My body is finally giving up and relinquishing some of the weight. I'm so excited and encouraged by this progress, it's incredible. Three more pounds and I'll be out of the 140's! I'm just concerned that my scale is going to hear me gloating and pull a stall to the whole process again, haha.
Today went well food-wise, even though I was kept fairly busy from the afternoon to evening. I ate an egg salad for breakfast, and tri-tip roast for lunch/dinner. I ended up kind of skipping dinner since I didn't get home until late, but that was okay because I wasn't really hungry after all.
My mom and I embarked on a mission to find an acceptable comforter with some green in it, since the room I will be moving into at my university in a month is painted kind of a mint green. I had originally planned to repaint it, but I really haven't had that much time/will-power to make myself do it, so I decided to just try to roll with it and incorporate it into my color scheme. Who knew a "pretty" comforter with green in it was so difficult to find? We eventually, after four hours of running around and getting frustrated with the selections, decided on a very pretty lavender comforter with some decorative pillows that have lavender flowers and green stems to tie in all of the colors. The contrast should end up being very pretty! Whew! At least that is all figured out, haha.
Here's hoping for another great scale day. I did a lot of walking today, so that should be good for something!
<3
Day 40 (PV)
Today's Weight: 143.8lbs
Total Loss: 14.8lbs
Yes! New low and I've almost lost an official 15lbs. This feels really good. I hope this trend continues!!
Short post tonight, It's late and I'm super tired. Overall had a great "Dukan" day, though!
<3
Total Loss: 14.8lbs
Yes! New low and I've almost lost an official 15lbs. This feels really good. I hope this trend continues!!
Short post tonight, It's late and I'm super tired. Overall had a great "Dukan" day, though!
<3
Friday, August 26, 2011
Day 39 (PP)
Today's Weight: 144.8lbs
Result: 0.8lb gain and back up to previous low
I expected to gain since I ate so many veggies yesterday! Still was slightly disappointing though, but that's just because I wish every day could be an exciting loss day. Once I start losing I always get greedy for more and the lower numbers! That's not really the entire point of this though. I have to remember that it's more about learning how to have a healthy relationship with food as well as getting down to a weight I'm happy about and maintain that. Maintenance scares me, I've never been able to make that work for very long after the completion of the loss phase...
Because today was a pure protein day, I had steak strips for lunch and then these chicken sausages/shrimp mix for dinner with my gallette and the last piece of birthday Dukan-cheesecake. That cake was kinda funky tasting, but with the right Walden Farms stuff as topping it was passable, but not something I think I would want all the time. It did make me feel like I was getting a treat all of this week though!
Tomorrow I'm treating myself to getting my eyebrows reshaped and a wax that is sorely needed in order to get ready for a birthday camping trip with some friends next week! Ouch in the moment, but totally worth it. There's something to be said for a little pampering =]
<3
Result: 0.8lb gain and back up to previous low
I expected to gain since I ate so many veggies yesterday! Still was slightly disappointing though, but that's just because I wish every day could be an exciting loss day. Once I start losing I always get greedy for more and the lower numbers! That's not really the entire point of this though. I have to remember that it's more about learning how to have a healthy relationship with food as well as getting down to a weight I'm happy about and maintain that. Maintenance scares me, I've never been able to make that work for very long after the completion of the loss phase...
Because today was a pure protein day, I had steak strips for lunch and then these chicken sausages/shrimp mix for dinner with my gallette and the last piece of birthday Dukan-cheesecake. That cake was kinda funky tasting, but with the right Walden Farms stuff as topping it was passable, but not something I think I would want all the time. It did make me feel like I was getting a treat all of this week though!
Tomorrow I'm treating myself to getting my eyebrows reshaped and a wax that is sorely needed in order to get ready for a birthday camping trip with some friends next week! Ouch in the moment, but totally worth it. There's something to be said for a little pampering =]
<3
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Day 39 (PP)
Today's Weight: 144.8lbs
Result: 0.8lb gain and back up to previous low
I expected to gain since I ate so many veggies yesterday! Still was slightly disappointing though, but that's just because I wish every day could be an exciting loss day. Once I start losing I always get greedy for more and the lower numbers! That's not really the entire point of this though. I have to remember that it's more about learning how to have a healthy relationship with food as well as getting down to a weight I'm happy about and maintain that. Maintenance scares me, I've never been able to make that work for very long after the completion of the loss phase...
Because today was a pure protein day, I had steak strips for lunch and then these chicken sausages/shrimp mix for dinner with my gallette and the last piece of birthday Dukan-cheesecake. That cake was kinda funky tasting, but with the right Walden Farms stuff as topping it was passable, but not something I think I would want all the time. It did make me feel like I was getting a treat all of this week though!
Tomorrow I'm treating myself to getting my eyebrows reshaped and a wax that is sorely needed in order to get ready for a birthday camping trip with some friends next week! Ouch in the moment, but totally worth it. There's something to be said for a little pampering =]
<3
Result: 0.8lb gain and back up to previous low
I expected to gain since I ate so many veggies yesterday! Still was slightly disappointing though, but that's just because I wish every day could be an exciting loss day. Once I start losing I always get greedy for more and the lower numbers! That's not really the entire point of this though. I have to remember that it's more about learning how to have a healthy relationship with food as well as getting down to a weight I'm happy about and maintain that. Maintenance scares me, I've never been able to make that work for very long after the completion of the loss phase...
Because today was a pure protein day, I had steak strips for lunch and then these chicken sausages/shrimp mix for dinner with my gallette and the last piece of birthday Dukan-cheesecake. That cake was kinda funky tasting, but with the right Walden Farms stuff as topping it was passable, but not something I think I would want all the time. It did make me feel like I was getting a treat all of this week though!
Tomorrow I'm treating myself to getting my eyebrows reshaped and a wax that is sorely needed in order to get ready for a birthday camping trip with some friends next week! Ouch in the moment, but totally worth it. There's something to be said for a little pampering =]
<3
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Day 38 (PV)
Today's Weight: 144.0lbs
Total Loss: 14.6lbs
New low!! I've officially lost my first "stone" and am well on my way to having lost 20 pounds! I was so excited when I saw that today that I almost shrieked in excitement. I think my body is finally getting used to the alternating protein/protein+veggies cycle and is back to losing on a consistent basis. Score.
I ended up eating a bit more today than I did yesterday, which should be fine but since it was a veggie day I got excited about the variety. Haha. For lunch I had a chicken burger with mini bell peppers, and then for dinner I had a taco spinach salad with celery and broccoli in it as well, my gallette, and another piece of that Dukan cheesecake. Let me tell you, I was absolutely STUFFED by the end of that and was wishing I hadn't eaten as much as I had. I think my stomach is definitely shrinking, because a meal like that used to be no biggie at all.
I'm wondering if I get a slight gain tomorrow just because of the bulk/it having been a veggie day. Oh well, I guess I'll find out! I have the 130's in my sights =]
<3
Total Loss: 14.6lbs
New low!! I've officially lost my first "stone" and am well on my way to having lost 20 pounds! I was so excited when I saw that today that I almost shrieked in excitement. I think my body is finally getting used to the alternating protein/protein+veggies cycle and is back to losing on a consistent basis. Score.
I ended up eating a bit more today than I did yesterday, which should be fine but since it was a veggie day I got excited about the variety. Haha. For lunch I had a chicken burger with mini bell peppers, and then for dinner I had a taco spinach salad with celery and broccoli in it as well, my gallette, and another piece of that Dukan cheesecake. Let me tell you, I was absolutely STUFFED by the end of that and was wishing I hadn't eaten as much as I had. I think my stomach is definitely shrinking, because a meal like that used to be no biggie at all.
I'm wondering if I get a slight gain tomorrow just because of the bulk/it having been a veggie day. Oh well, I guess I'll find out! I have the 130's in my sights =]
<3
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Day 37 (PP)
Today's Weight: 148.8lbs
Result: No change since yesterday
I'm not really bummed out that my weight hasn't changed since yesterday, I was actually a little relieved since I usually jump up a little bit after a vegetable day. Yay!
Today was relatively uneventful compared to yesterday, but it was nice to have a relaxing and quiet day compared to the business of yesterday. I found that I wasn't hugely hungry today, so I didn't find myself eating the same quantities at lunch and dinner as I usually do. I think I'm finally getting used to my food options being more limited so I don't feel like I have to completely stuff myself of the acceptable foods that I'm allowed so that I'm not tempted. I may just be learning how to stop eating when I'm full! Sad that I have to relearn that.
For lunch I had two salmon burgers, and then for dinner I had baked turkey breast, a gallette, and a slice of dukan-friendly cheesecake that my mom made for my birthday cake. I'm so glad that she is as supportive as she is =].
My next mini-goal is to break into the upper 130's within the next few weeks. I think I can do it in three weeks, so we'll see what happens!
<3
Result: No change since yesterday
I'm not really bummed out that my weight hasn't changed since yesterday, I was actually a little relieved since I usually jump up a little bit after a vegetable day. Yay!
Today was relatively uneventful compared to yesterday, but it was nice to have a relaxing and quiet day compared to the business of yesterday. I found that I wasn't hugely hungry today, so I didn't find myself eating the same quantities at lunch and dinner as I usually do. I think I'm finally getting used to my food options being more limited so I don't feel like I have to completely stuff myself of the acceptable foods that I'm allowed so that I'm not tempted. I may just be learning how to stop eating when I'm full! Sad that I have to relearn that.
For lunch I had two salmon burgers, and then for dinner I had baked turkey breast, a gallette, and a slice of dukan-friendly cheesecake that my mom made for my birthday cake. I'm so glad that she is as supportive as she is =].
My next mini-goal is to break into the upper 130's within the next few weeks. I think I can do it in three weeks, so we'll see what happens!
<3
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