My Weight Loss Journey: Week 26

It has been quite a few weeks since I last updated. Things got really busy and I had some good weeks and some bad weeks. While I didn't update the blog with my progress, I did still take my weight and measurements every week, except one. The week of my brother's wedding was just crazy and I didn't weigh or measure. Well, if I did, I didn't write it down.

I have been horrible at going to bed by 9:30 PM. I guess I am lucky to get in bed by 10:30 PM. It is my style to get things done after my boys are in bed, and well, they are just not going to bed early enough and then I try to rush to get things done to still get in bed. One week, I only made it to the gym twice in the morning. And one of those times, I was so tired when I got there, I just did cardio. But, I was there. The week of the fourth wasn't much better either. I slept through my alarm on Thursday and then Friday, the fourth, was just too crazy. I got my boys up early and we went and enjoyed some parade action.

My eating plan has been mostly good, with more indulgences than needed. I am having a harder time saying no to sugar. Especially donuts. I have had too many of those lately. Ah, donuts would be one of my major downfalls. While one part of me says I need to be stronger, the other part of me says it is ok every once in awhile.

My progress has slowed way down with the weight and measurements, but when I compare pictures, my body is still changing. My waist line is definately slimming down. My sister got tired of my pants always falling down and she bought me a belt. I have been putting it on the 2nd notch in and today, without even thinking about it, I put it on the 3rd notch in. It is the little victories that make this worth it.

Weight: 219 (this is 46 pounds down from the start of my journey!)
Chest: 41" (this is 4 1/2" down from the start!)
Waist: 41" (6" down from the start!)
Hips: 48 1/2" (8" down from the start!)
Thigh: 25" (3" down from the start!)
Calf: 17" (2" down from the start!)
Bicep: 14 1/2" (2 1/2" down from the start!)
Forearm: 11" (1" down from the start!)

Did you get that? P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. A total of 27" from when I started this journey the beginning of January. I should note that I only measure my right side. Part of me wishes I had measured the left also. Another part of me wishes that I had also included my neck measurement. I am the shrinking woman! I just want to note that this has been a TON of hard work. But it has been so worth it.