I’m checking in to let you wonderful tumblrs know that I’m still going strong. I’ve lost 45 pounds so far! Woot!
But even with that loss, I am discouraged because it is so slow, and I am still fat. I think that’s what keeps really obese people from losing sometimes, because it is such a long, long, journey and we don’t see any real progress for a very long time.
I mean, the clothes we wear are basically tent-like, and so, we can wear them a really long time.
I haven’t gone down another size yet since the last dress size I lost. In 45 pounds I’ve only lost one dress size. I’m still wearing the same jeans I’ve always worn. It’s discouraging.
But I am impressed with myself in that I am not eating anything I shouldn’t eat. I am learning how to cook really tasty meals. I don’t really obsess on food as I used to. But I am very careful about what I choose to eat.
If I want a dessert, I go for a sugar free option. I’ve learned how to make cheesecake with pecan crust instead of graham cracker crust, and more. I’m eating healthy, and it shows in my face, I think.
I still have 100 pounds to lose, but I am so happy it’s not longer 145 pounds I need to lose!
I am stronger than I used to be, I sleep more comfortably. Just taking of 45 pounds has changed my health in so many wonderful ways. I just hope I can go the whole distance. A year from now, maybe I’ll finally be in a dress size from the regular size area of the store.
