I've decided to go back to the more restrictive phase of my diet for a while.  I'm committing to 1 week.  I'm going to shoot for 2.  If I can stand it, I'll go a little longer.

I'm saying it here... "out loud" to make it real.  And to make me feel accountable since now I've told people.

Please don't try to feed me.  Please don't buy me drinks.

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So, we've reached the portion of the program where I have to stare at numbers in order to stay inspired.  My progress has slowed significantly and I'm a little... well... less than enthusiastic.  So, I record & analyze... cut & paste.  When I look at the big picture, I have hope that I can meet my goals.
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HAH! Pwned!



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So, my last weigh-in actually dropped me past a major cut-off and into another BMI category, which is pretty exciting.

Last time I was this weight, I was 15 years old.



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Maybe this has something to do with why my weight-loss has stalled out this past month...


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Ok, I reset my ticker (which made me kind of sad.) Having met my first major goal early, I've decided I'm going to work to lose about an additional 30 pounds by March 10th, 2009, which will mark 1 year of South Beach dieting for me. It will also mark a 100 pound weight loss.



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I spent a good portion of yesterday poking around in thrift stores looking for clothes that actually fit.

I really thought I was a size 24, but my aunt, who was shopping with me, kept encouraging me to try on smaller things.  I ended up buying 2 pairs of pants that are size 22 and 2 pairs that are size 20!

Yay!

Happyhappyhappydance!

I went to see my father today. I hadn't seen him in over a year. He said I looked like I'd lost a little weight.

He thinks I'm starving myself. He lectured me a bit about my "crazy up & down diets."

I've been thinking about that all night. No one ever starts out on a diet with the intention of gaining it all back, especially since we've all ( Read more... )