Week 11

So, it has been almost a complete week since I did my weigh in and measurements and I am just barely getting around to putting them up. I think that before my weight loss journey began, I avoided looking into the mirror. I never saw myself as "fat" because I rarely would look at my whole self in the mirror or when I did, I just was looking to check that my clothes looked good and flattering. Well, for week 11 of my journey, I started looking in the mirror more and being very critical. My thighs are this my stomach is that. Let me tell you this, it is very demotivating to do this. It wasn't until the last Friday night when my husband grabbed me in a hug and said, "You are slowly disappearing." that I realized I needed to stop. My husband was talking about the weight I am losing, but I think that mentally, I was slowly disappearing also. My will was being beaten upon with my constant critical appraisal and I was really struggling.

Highlight, I was able to get on the trampoline with my son and nieces and I played for 20-30 minutes with them! I can tell you, 3 months ago, I would have been exhausted after 3 minutes. I don't think I realized what a workout it is to jump on the trampoline!

We went to visit my sister in Logan last week and I used the lunch as an indulgence. Even though it was being an indulgence, I still tried to eat right. I ordered a bbq chicken breast with a sweet baked potato (butter on the side) and steamed veggies when we went to Texas Roadhouse. They brought me my meal and the chicken breast was twice a service size so I immediately cut that in half. The butter was not on the side like it was supposed to be and I got off as much as I could, but ended up only eating a third of the sweet potato. It was also too big. The veggies were good, but I dumped a quarter cup of butter off them. Note to self, make sure to tell the server No butter on veggies! Overall, I really feel like I did not too bad. Could have been better, but not too bad.

Weight and Measurements on March 23, 2014

Weight 233
Chest 42 1/2"
Waist 43"
Hips 51"
Thigh 26 1/2"
Calf 17 1/2"
Bicep 15 1/2"
Forearm 11 1/2"

Total lost 17 1/2" (Hip Hip Hooray!)