It was bound to happen. I've actually been expecting this for some time now. I gained a pound and a half. While part of me is mentally screaming at myself, a large part is completely OK with this.
It bugs me that despite sticking with the diet and working out two times a day for most of the week, the scale has crept up on me. I know, I know- don't go strictly by the scale. I'm better off going by body mass index and how my clothes fit each day but admit it- when the scale shows weight loss it feels more tangible. So in an effort to put a positive spin on this week's weigh-in, I'm going to focus on the tangible results I've seen thus far.
First off, I've noticed that I've lost almost all the fat from my calves and forearms. They are showing definition which is fabulous. Also, my double chin has begun to melt away. I've still got some of the jowl-iness (Is that even a word? Well it is now!) but I have faith that it will also disappear over the next few months and that my jaw line will become more defined. As I mentioned last week, I've been able to wear pants that didn't fit just a few months ago. My most happy moment this week was when I managed to put on some old 32" waist jeans that I hadn't fit in since 2007. Although they are still a bit too snug for my liking around the waist, I must take into consideration the selling from the hernia in my abdomen. This will not fully go away until I have the surgery to correct it later this year. All in all, I'm pretty happy with my results.
Now, my goal for this week will be to lose that pound and a half again. I'll be perfectly fine if I hit 168.4 lbs again. Of course, I won't complain if I get to 168 lbs flat.
Thanks again to everyone who has cheered me on and those wonderful people who've complimented me in person over the past few weeks. I must say, it feels really good when other people notice and comment on all my hard work. I've been smiling a lot more lately, so thank you. Until next time, have a wonderful week!
Weekly Weight-loss: gained 1.6 pounds
Total Weight-loss: 23 pounds
