Woot!!!

I'm down another 2 pounds today, at 188, putting me a couple pounds below what I was when Monkey was born. I'm about 27 pounds away from where I was when we got married! Gotta keep up the streak; this is feeling good!

I sent a whole big box of clothes to Goodwill yesterday, and I need to pick up a ball-point needle for my sewing machine so I can alter my tshirts to my new size. I am so NOT going back to where I was. I also can't afford to replace EVERYTHING right now. But more and more of my clothes don't fit - in a good way!

Interestingly, I find that there is an awkward spot between large and medium. The sizes can't seem to make up their minds: some of the mediums fit, some of them I've still got quite a ways to go. And of course, as long as I'm nursing I'll be a bit top-heavy, which makes things even more interesting. Once I get those needles I have some fabric that I need to make into shirts, which will actually fit and that will be exciting.

Lost Ground:Regained

So, I lost some ground over the 4th, but I'm now back to where I was before the holiday. Water. Water. Water. Water. It makes all the difference. I MUST remember this when we go out to Utah (YAY!), or I will be upset with myself.

Ran across something interesting this week. It's parts one and two of a three part weight loss success story, and she's got an interesting theory of loss. I found it interesting (though I don't know that I buy everything that she says), and thought that you guys might as well. As of right now, she hasn't posted part three yet, but I'll bring the link when she does.

Ah... there it is. She's now posted part three.

Lovin' the Measuring Tape

Yes, indeed I am! The scale isn't nearly as encouraging as I wanted it to be. But I started taking measurements, and that requires records. I am reminded why it is that we liked records so much when I worked at IDTC: they make little progress real, keep away discouragement, and keep the goal on track! They make progress visible.

So, here is my progress:

Weight: down 3 pounds
Waist: down 1/2 inch
Hips: down 1 3/4 inches!!!
Thigh: down 1 inch.

I'm so excited about these numbers! They are 2 weeks worth of time, and I was feeling rather blah about the weight, as I'm not into new numbers yet, nor am I below 200, and I had hoped to be. However, I AM about 10% of the way to my first goal. And when I make it to that goal I'll have my doctor call in some fertility drugs! Wooooot!! Talk about your non-food rewards!!

New Toys

I've been outside all but 1 day this week. We had rain that day, and I also had a nasty headache. But today was something of a red letter day.

Today, I finally got the new bike that I've been wanting to get! We picked it up, and I rode it home. Monkey wanted a turn, but unfortunately, it was lunch time and he clearly needed a nap. So I promised that I would take him out after his nap. At the time, it was hardly a satisfactory solution: he cried. "I'm not sleepy!" And, "It's not my quiet time!" Eventually he woke up from the nap he didn't need, and then we took his stroller outside. Poor Monkey was pretty confused by this. Last fall I used some of my piano money to buy a bike trailer. It came with a stroller adaptation, and we've used it off and on since then. It's a nice stroller. Big wheels. Easy to push. But it's something of a wide load, since it'll fit two kids. So the poor little guy was a bit confused when I said, "Let's go on a bike ride," and got out the stroller. But I talked him into playing along with it, hooked it up, buckled him in, and off we went. At the end of the first block I asked him what he thought. "I like it. It rides good."

12 Pounds

So today I realized I lost 12 pounds this month! I was shocked when it dawned on me - I've been looking at it all from a week to week perspective, and by that it was kinda depressing! I lost 2 pounds last week. Which I do understand is good, but Dave's family is doing this biggest loser thing and I've always been in the bottom 3! So kudos to them for getting me to the bottom with 2 pounds! :) But today when I thought about the whole month it was a really nice feeling! I've lost 12 POUNDS! At this rate, by the time Josh comes home, I'll be at 180! And by my anniversary I can be at my target for the year! Amazing! :D