May 1st: I just got home from a wonderful vacation and was able to enjoy myself without over indulging or feeling like I was missing out. One thing stands out: I really like eating at my own house better than at others. But it was well worth the visit with family. I was a little surprised when I was down on the scale today.
May 2nd: I knew the Hummingbird Cake would catch up with me. I am up almost 2 pounds from yesterday. My body is going to have to do some adjusting as I get back into my routine. I know once I get back in the swing of things that the 163 mark is just around the corner.
May 7th: I am discouraged. This weight is taken longer to dive down than I had anticipated. I have been walking and doing my exercise routine. The trend is still down: so I will press on.
May 8th: I can’t believe I just dropped from 166 to 163.8. I knew it was coming, it just took me longer than I had hoped. Today is Mother’s Day, so I will have to be extra vigilant as there will be all kinds of opportunity to eat foods that I don’t really want.
May 11th: I have flatlined for two days in a row at 163.4. Nevertheless, I will press on. I forgot to mention, that I was able to have some Chocolate Buttermilk Cake from Everyday Organic on Mother’s Day. It was so delicious. I thought for sure it would set me back — but not nearly as bad as I had expected. If you haven’t noticed, I have a weakness for CAKE. It is my one big cheat. But I account for it and try to get it as healthy as possible (and only on special occasions). Knowing that I can enjoy things like cake on my diet helps me keep going for the prize. All things in moderation.
May 17th: Yesterday was a new low for this month 163.2. Company over the weekend set me back a bit. Of course, I don’t want to see it as setting me back. Why? Because I am working on a lifestyle change and sometimes we need to focus more on others and not on our own goals. I weighed in at 164.6 today. I am looking to break through 163. I also announced my weight loss goal today: 145.
May 21st: I finally broke through 163. I didn’t think it was ever going to happen. Yay!
May 26th: Another new low today. The days in between are so frustrating sometimes. But when you finally break through to a new low — it is time for a victory dance. My daughter is flying in for a week — family always brings so many temptations.
May 30th: Well, I can’t blame my daughter for all the temptations surrounding me. Sunday at church they served cake — my weakness. I had a piece. I also had two small cookies and half a donut. Then we went out for brunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday — an all you can eat buffet: The Roost in downtown Greenville, SC. I had already had my dessert at church — so I resisted the ample provisions. I ate a little bit more than I should have, and was waiting for the blowback to show up on the scale. But no! My body is learning how to burn calories better. And I am learning to use self-control. Just because I can eat as much as I want, doesn’t mean I have to.
May 31st: This is the first month that I am ending on another new low: 161.4. Wow! I am grateful.
| Date | Weight |
| 5/1/16 | 165.4 |
| 5/2/16 | 167.2 |
| 5/3/16 | 165.8 |
| 5/4/16 | 167.0 |
| 5/5/16 | 165.0 |
| 5/6/16 | 165.6 |
| 5/7/16 | 166.0 |
| 5/8/16 | 163.8 |
| 5/9/16 | 164.6 |
| 5/10/16 | 163.4 |
| 5/11/16 | 163.4 |
| 5/12/16 | 163.6 |
| 5/13/16 | 164.8 |
| 5/14/16 | 163.6 |
| 5/15/16 | 163.4 |
| 5/16/16 | 163.2 |
| 5/17/16 | 164.6 |
| 5/18/16 | 164.8 |
| 5/19/16 | 164.0 |
| 5/20/16 | 163.6 |
| 5/21/16 | 162.6 |
| 5/22/16 | 162.0 |
| 5/23/16 | 162.6 |
| 5/24/16 | 163.4 |
| 5/25/16 | 163.6 |
| 5/26/16 | 161.8 |
| 5/27/16 | 163.2 |
| 5/28/16 | 163.6 |
| 5/29/16 | 163.4 |
| 5/30/16 | 162.6 |
| 5/31/16 | 161.4 |
| Total loss per month: | 4 pounds |
| Total highest to lowest this month: | 5.8 pounds |
| Total from previous month end: | 4.6 pounds |
| Total loss from beginning to end: | 23.6 pounds |
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