Weighty Update #1

Well, I figured it was time for an update. To keep me honest, you know.

As I reported, I started the Daniel Fast Jan 1 and lost 11 lbs in 21 days. I started Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago today. I've followed it to the T and have worked out for an hour or an hour and 1/2 on 9 days in the 2 weeks I've been on the plan. The first week, I even still had over 20 of my 49 optional plus points (that can be used at any time during the week and are in addition to daily points to use and points that I earn by being active) that I hadn't used. When I weighed in last Monday, I'd lost 1.2 lbs the first week.

This week I used all of the optional plus points. J and I had a date night this weekend and we had cheesecake for dessert and yesterday we ate Super Bowl snacks and I drank a coke. I wanted to see what would happen if I actually stayed within the plan, but used those extra points that are available on the plan.

I weighed in this morning and I lost the exact same amount of weight this week! Down another 1.2 lbs!

Down 12.6 lbs total!

Losing 1-2 lbs per week is my goal. My dr recommended losing 1/2 lb per week. So really, I guess 1/2 lb or more per week is good for me. I'm trying to lose it the right way this time instead of trying to lose it too fast. Hopefully by doing it sensibly and the right way, I'll have an easier time of keeping it off.

I never posted these pictures because I was too embarrased at how bad I looked! These are the 2 worst pictures I have of myself. But, I'm over it. I swear, turning 30 does something to your brain and makes you not take yourself so seriously anymore. And I love that about my 31.5 year old self!

Let's keep it real, folks.

Special thanks to my husband for snapping this beautiful and gorgeous picture of me.... You are too kind :)

See, I told you I have a long ways to go.... Ugh.

I don't have a full length picture of myself as of late, but I do have a head-shot-self-portrait that I snapped after I got home from our date on Saturday night.

I can already tell a difference in my face. There's a lack of double-chin in this one! :) Progress! Yay!