Also, I did weigh in yesterday. I took my measurements as well even though it wasn't measurement day. I was curious. I am still sitting at my lowest weight since I began working on this in mid-January. There has been no loss or gain recently, but I haven't been getting in a lot of exercise. Confession: Some fast food has found its way back into my diet as well.
As I said, there are certain numbers I'm not sharing (at least at this point). I have a couple of different reasons for that, which I may talk about at a later time. However, I do think recording numbers can be a great way to hold oneself accountable. Seeing numbers decrease (or increase, in the case of miles logged) is also a great way to notice that work is paying off and to provide encouragement.
With that in mind, the 6 numbers I'll share:
1) My BMI has gone down by 2.
2) I've lost 1/2 an inch off my neck.
3) I've lost 1/2 an inch off each bicep.
4) I've lost 2 inches off my waist.
5) I've lost 1 inch off each thigh.
6) I've lost 1 inch off my hips.
This makes me smile. Satisfaction. Motivation. As I've said, I started trying to lose weight (again) in the middle of January. This time I've been trying to do it the right way. ...no more yo-yo diets. Instead I've been working to change my eating habits and to exercise more regularly. It is a learning process. I have regular setbacks and disappointments, but I want to finally reach a healthy weight and stay there. I'm sticking with it.
I didn't even record measurements until early in April; so these numbers don't reflect changes from the very beginning when some of my largest weight loss was happening each week. Honestly, I couldn't bear to see the numbers at that point. I felt ashamed. Today I am proud of myself.
Who knows when I will update again. Life is so busy right now. These days I don't get home until well after:
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