Update

So, it has been 6 weeks since I last did my measurements. I just haven't felt like measuring in a while because I didn't feel like my body had changed very much. But, this week, I put on my size 14 pants and they fit! So, I knew it was time to measure and see how many inches I have lost.

Dominant Arm: 14.25 in (-.25)
Neck: Ooops, forgot to measure
Chest: 42 in (+.5 all depends on the bra I'm wearing)
Waist: 36.5 in (-1.5)
1" below the belly button: 42.75 in (-1.75)
Hips: 44.75 in (-2.5)
Thigh: 27.5 in (0)
Calf: 16.5 in (0)
Weight: 203 lbs

Inches lost in the last 6 weeks: 5.5 in
Weight lost in the last 6 weeks: 10 lbs
Total inches lost: -18.5 in
Total weight lost: 27 lbs

I have now been doing this for 14 weeks. 14 weeks is more than 3 months and I have almost made my first bench mark which is a 30lb loss. It will put me at 200lbs. The last time I was 200lbs was 2 years ago before I was pregnant with Dan. I think that if I keep going, I can definitely make that goal.

I can feel a difference in my body, especially my waist, hips, and butt. Now, if only I can lose a little in my arms and legs, I'll be even happier.

Diets and Vacations are Non-Mixy

So last week I went on vacation to Bear Lake for a family reunion. The hardest part of this vacation was not getting to choose what I ate, when I ate or what I did while I was there.

Each family was in charge of a meal at the reunion and I had no control of what I was eating. I could only control my portions.

I also didn't exercise at all because there were family events going on the whole time. I feel off my game.

Yesterday I stood on the scale and I was up 4 pounds. I was so discouraged. I have worked so hard to lose 24 pounds and then I gained 4 back. But, I think it was just water weight or something because when I stood on the scale this morning, I was back down to 207; a 23 pound loss. So, maybe I am not as bad off as I first thought.

I'm back on the wagon this week; salads for lunches, shakes for breakfast and light dinners full of veggies. And, I am starting exercise again this week. I must move forward!