Drumroll, please!

Weight – 261.2 (264.4)

Waist – 46” (47”)

Chest – 49” (49”)

 

In case you’re wondering, my starting weight was 271.8, so I’m down 10 lbs and 3 inches in my waist & chest since 3/28/13. Overall, I feel good, but I feel it’s important to share a couple of my not-so-good moments over the last couple of weeks.

1.       My bowels are weird. Seriously. One minute I’m constipated, and the next minute I can’t get out of the bathroom. I’ve started a probiotic, which will hopefully help regulate some things, but any natural laxative remedies would be greatly appreciated.

2.       I’ve been waking up with belly / side pain each morning. It’s miserable.  I’m not sure what’s going on, but have upped my water intake to flush out the old kidneys. The pain usually goes away by midday.

3.       I ate a piece of greasy Little Caesar’s pizza the other night. And ½ a Mexican Connexion wet burrito on Saturday. And three dark chocolate Kit Kats last night. I felt TERRIBLE for a minute, then not anymore.

4.       I yelled at my son Jameson for wanting to go to Burger King last night. I feel like he should also eat everything that I do, and not WANT fast food anymore. Then I remembered that HE’S EIGHT. I felt TERRIBLE about that for a minute as well. He doesn't like most of the things I've been cooking, but I still HOPE he's learning by my example. He's eating more fruit and veggies, and making healthier choices. I suppose a little fast food once in a while is OK (for him).

 

So far the transition in my life has been pretty easy, and this week’s menu looks fantastic. We’re having pork loin, black bean soup, and low-calorie chicken enchiladas (with homemade sauce), among other things. One of the changes that I thought I’d never like, and never be able to follow, is the menu planning / cooking on Sunday; however, I love it! I absolutely love going through my recipe books and creating a grocery list, and feel so accomplished when the shopping is done and everything is put away. It’s sweet relief, and a very welcome change in my lifestyle. Have a great week!!