So at the one year mark (2 weeks ago), I think I was down 91lbs. I started a bit over 250. Today, I'm 158. I'm wearing size 8 jeans (and they aren't tight), but I have size 6s that fit. I'm also wearing a shirt in a size MEDIUM.
There's a few odd things that happen all the time. when I shop for clothes, I don't understand why clothes seem to all run so BIG now, and then I realize that they don't... I'm just smaller and it's hard to comprehend that I could be in anything other than an XXL. It happens when I pull a shirt out of my closet and it's swimming on me. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME I think, "I thought this shirt was tighter on me"... and then I remember that I bought it months ago. It's hard to get used to. every day.
My husband calls me "tiny", which makes me laugh and I keep thinking he's being sarcastic but a second later I realize that he's serious.
I started running. mind you, I can only run for a few minutes, but a year ago I got winded going up the steps, so being able to run on the treadmill or up my long, steep driveway feels good. I'm going to keep doing it too, since running is a lot easier at this weight. I also gave up sweets, fairly easily. I still have a bit once in a while, but I don't binge like I used to. In fact, I barely eat candy or junk at all, and when I do... it's one bite and I'm done.
I have no bad side effects and NO regrets. I'm still losing 2 or 3lbs a month, but I'm not trying either. I mean, I'm just living and eating healthy options, and the weight is still coming off, so I'm fine with that. I have 10 more pounds to go to my goal (148). I think I can get there in 3 or 4 months.
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