After a six week break, my scale is back! I was really planning to weigh in last week, but TOM was here and I didn't want to set myself up to be disappointed by water weight. So, I waited.
And the result (drum roll, please)...124.2 lbs. I have lost a total of 14.2 lbs in 13 weeks. There are several reasons to be happy about this news...
1. On average, I have consistently lost about one pound per week. AND in the past six weeks, I have done it without even thinking about scales, weight loss, or restricting myself from foods.
| Date | Weight | Body Fat (%) | Hyd (%) | BMI |
| 05/31/10 | 138.4 | 28.6 | 49.9 | 27.0 |
| 06/13/10 | 137.2 | 28.2 | 50.2 | 26.8 |
| 06/28/10 | 133.8 | 27.4 | 50.8 | 26.1 |
| 07/05/10 | 133.8 | 27.2 | 50.9 | 26.1 |
| 07/12/10 | 130.6 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 |
| 07/19/10 | 131.0 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 |
| 07/26/10 | 129.2 | 25.6 | 52.0 | 25.2 |
| 09/06/10 | 124.2 | 24.0 | 53.2 | 24.1 |
2. My BMI is 24.11 and is now in the normal range (FINALLY!!!).
3. My body fat is 24.0%...which is actually in the ideal range for my age group (31-35)!
1. My initial reaction was disappointment. I thought that I had lost a little more than I did. I lost exactly 5 lbs in 6 weeks. Fair considering that I've started working, slowed down a bit on exercising (I'm only running and doing yoga), and I have been splurging a lot! I really thought that I was closer to 120 lbs. BUT, I think that I have gotten over the initial disappointment after looking at my BMI and body fat percentages. Also, I haven't weighed this little in YEARS (I don't remember the last time...I came close in February 2009) Anyway, I realize that I've come a long way and I should celebrate that.
2. Maybe my goal weight is too low. I am pretty happy with my size now. I'm not sure that losing another 9 lbs would look good on me. I may be changing my goal to 120 lbs...we'll see.
3. I have been slacking off on my eating. What I mean by this is that I have been snacking a lot more...going out to eat a lot more...drinking alcohol a lot more...drinking coffee a lot more...splurging a lot more...eating late a lot more. I want to get a little control back in my diet. I want those "a lot more's" to be "occasionally's." I think that the scale was a nice reminder that I need to continue with the habits that got me where I am today.
4. I have serious scale anxiety. Last night, I went to bed thinking about the fact that I was gonna weigh in today...and it actually haunted my dreams! I woke up a couple of times thinking about the dreaded scale coming out of hiding. Part of me thinks that I should put him right back at the top of the closet and weigh in at the beginning of next month...and part of me thinks that I should keep him out to keep me focused through these last 5-9 pounds. I had gotten away from feeling like this is a weight loss game (which made me extremely happy)...and I'm kinda torn on what to do now.
Okay...I'm off to do a little housecleaning and then to the grocery store. We're going to a barbecue later and I have SOOO much to do before we leave.
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