Chronic OCD

I have Chronic Issues when it comes to using a scale and dieting. I'm obsessed! In my obsession of checking I decided to weigh myself and do my measurements since I had the time this Sunday afternoon. I weighed in at 216.0 and it's been about 2 years since I've seen that number so I am thrilled to death! I remember in the Summer of 2012, I had gone to the doctors office and their scale was at 216, and I was happy because that was about the lowest I had been since I moved back to NY. Then I blew up to my highest weight of 254.2 last April. That was the major indication that I needed to stop my medication, and I honestly feel even better not being on it.

I must say I am quite pleased with my attitude when it comes to me and my body, I know I'm really putting in the effort to control my portions and eat better. One thing I always fail at is exercise. I am just not the athletic girl I dreamed of being... that's something I struggle with but work on.

On another note, my measurements from just the techniques I've been doing, are down 7.25 inches and I am thrilled to say the least with these new numbers because I AM GETTING THERE! Last time I took my measurements were back in September, so I know that this has been a long slow 7 months of progress in that department, but I'm making it happen, and I'm looking good again, and feeling good which is most important. However, when I look at my changing body I tell myself... imagine how much greater it would look with exercise to tone! A MUST WORK ON!!

Thirty Seven Pounds Down

Today I realized that I am down to 217.2 pounds. I've lost a total of 37 pounds since June 2013. Yes, it's taken me 9 months to get this far... but looking back at my overall goal of wanting to lose 70 pounds it came to my attention that at 37 pounds gone, I am just a tiny over my halfway mark!!! I'm HALFWAY THERE. My goal was to be at 185..... and it's really brought into perspective that if I lose the 20 pounds by June that I am trying to lose i'll be so close to my goal! I can't believe I'm getting there....finally! It feels good.

I went back to low carb living!
I started on Tuesday so, I'm only 5 days in, but I'm feeling pretty good, after only 5 days people have said they could see where I've lost some weight. I was in disbelief. I don't see it, but I noticed that while I was getting dressed to go out for dinner this evening with my family- My clothes did fit a little better. One thing I regret not doing was taking my measurements when I started. I know Low carb is one of those things you always want to go by measurements because you generally tend to lose more there, than when you go by the number on the scale. Either way, I'm very pleased with my progress.

Health, Wealth, and Happiness to you!

Back at it!

........As I always am!

Now that I am down to 218.8, my goal is to lose another 20 pounds by the time June rolls around. That's pretty much when it will be time to pull out the summer clothes, and see what still fits. Hopefully, I'll be down far enough to fit in the summer clothes I wore approximately 3 years ago. I'd be satisfied and wouldn't even need to go out and buy new clothes because I have some really great ones in a storage tote.

My dilemma.... do I count calories or do I count my carbs? I honestly feel like I should tough it out for another 2 week Induction and jump start myself back into weight loss. Generally, Induction for me is a sure 7 pound loss. I know a lot of it is water weight, but I was pinteresting and found some pretty good looking low carb friendly meals. Low carb is so convenient too. Least amount of ingredients to cook with.... lol Meat and Veggies! Who could go wrong with that. My real down fall is my is my sweet tooth, but I've gotten over it before.... I can do it again.

To date I've lost 35.4, so me real focus right now is hitting that 40 pounds lost mark.
I always do better when I blog about everything....hahaha, so somehow I will have to find a way to blog about what I'm doing and my weight loss. Since I started my job 6 months ago, I really lost track with my weightloss. I carry around a lap top all day so by the time I get home from work, I don't even want to look at mine!

March is already almost over, so If I want to lose 20 pounds theres no time like to present to get back on track!

Health Wealth and Happiness to you all!