Well, if you're my friend on Facebook, which you probably are, you might have seen that I have lost 30.2 lbs. to date! This is a new record weight for me. Of course I've been lower than this before, but not for awhile. When I saw this number on the scale, I was thrilled for more than the obvious reasons. This was the weight after I had already eaten a Luna bar, grapes, Veggie Stix, and some water. This was my weight at 2PM today. This was my weight after a not so great week of following points. And yet, it was still lower! I'm so thankful that my new lifestyle is working now, and I realize that it's just that - a LIFESTYLE. This is not a fad diet. I'm not going to lose weight then go back to my old habits. I have gotten off track countless times since the initial start in January, but each time I get off, I know that I will be back on track before I know it.
The new number?
244.8
In other news, I haven't done Richard at all this week (rather, last week). Most days my excuse was I didn't want to get up early. I don't think I'll ever be one to workout in the afternoon, so that wasn't much help, either. I'm going to try to do it a few more times this week. When I'm back in Ohio next week, I'm going to help get my mom moving, so we might do some Richard, but we'll also be taking short walks. But, I am SUPER EXCITED to have been fully inspired by numerous years of Infomercials and finally Elizabeth Simmons. :) Once I get paid (because I'm bad at saving money), I will be purchasing Slim In 6, a Beachbody fitness program. I'm also going to be trying Shakeology. I don't expect this to be any quick fix radical change, and I also don't know how I'll feel about it. I might end up mixing Slim in 6 with Richard, but we'll see. I'm hoping that with more of a variety and new workouts, I might be more up for exercising. Plus, Simmons and I will have the same Beachbody coach, and she seems to be really supportive. I'm going to join a challenge group (hopefully) in which our coach will be sure to support me each day. Woot woot!
And planes....Bob left Wednesday night to go to D.C. for a trip. Now he's in Utah for work. He gets back in Seattle just a few hours after I leave Seattle for Ohio. We'll then see each other for about 3 days before he flies back to Seattle again, then I'll follow him 3 days after that. Crazy, huh?! We didn't do a good job of planning all of this, but a lot of it was out of our control.
The closer it gets to my Ohio trip, the more I'm actually starting to dread it. I've lost 30 pounds. THIRTY POUNDS! I used to not even think 5 pounds was a lot until somebody told me to go hold up a 5 pound bag of flour at the grocery store. Do I ever want that back on my body? No.
But do I look any different? Not at all. :( I know it's a lot more difficult to see weight loss changes on people who are heavier, and I know the steroids might have an effect on how I look. The fact remains that I pretty much look the same. On top of the weight, my face has been having some weird problems. I'm going to schedule a trip to the dermatologist for when I get back to Seattle. I should have schedule one a long time ago, but I thought it would go away. Here's a preview of my dry, irritated, flaking cheeks right after the shower (and no makeup).
I always think it looks a bit better after the shower, so this is probably a good picture. : / This began on my face a few months ago. I believe it was largely from stress at school.
And...what in the world is going on with my hair?! I remember in college a lot of people liked my hair. Now, I can't do anything with it! I got a cut a couple of weeks ago, and I don't know if it's the same or worse. I hadn't been using any products except hairspray for my blow-dried, curling iron-ed hair. I'm now using products, but I don't think I like them very much. Good thing I've just given up on making it look good for work this summer. However, I really wish I could make it look good for Ohio. :/ I thought about getting it cut when I get home, but I don't know what I'll do to it. We'll see. I wish Desirae could still do my hair. She new me, my lifestyle, what was realistic, what wasn't, what would look good or bad on me. Oh, well. I will continue my search to find someone new!
So please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I wonder when I do look good some day if I will actually feel like I look good. I think I will. I still remember when I thought I was pretty at times. I hope I can feel that again someday soon, even if it's before any more major weight loss. Wish me luck, and hopefully my next post will have a new, lower number!
Much love,
Katie
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