Final Weigh-in

I have before and after pics....



Before
14 weeks ago



Before
14 weeks ago

I lost 11 pounds and 9 inches on my overall body.  I am proud of myself, but I lost second place by only .2 of a pound!!! I am very, extremely sad about that. I truly am disappointed.

  


After
14 weeks today

After pic
14 weeks today

Today, Matt was so nice to me. He knew I was disappointed yet he encouraged me to still go to Good-Will to look for something 'new'.  Before we left, we went through every piece of clothing in my closet - no small feat, let me tell you!!  We went through every piece and ended up with a yard-sized garbage bag of clothing that is too big for me now.  That was exciting and made me a little happier. 

I had tops that were size 24 women all the way to my 16's.  Most of the size 14 clothing fit loosely. I'm wearing a size 12 right now!  I had to toss several tops that were XXLG. Going through all of my clothes made me realize that I still have plenty of slacks for work. I didn't really need anything new.  Matt persisted in encouraging me and we went anyway.  I found a long-sleeved T-shirt, a brown sweater and a purple jacket-type top. Oh! and a pair of shoes. My closet is now nice and tidy.

Also, since today was the last day I had to weigh in, I decided that the first thing I wanted to eat was a frosted molasses cookie from Festival Foods. It was so yummy. Now, I know that I can't eat gluten without being in severe pain, but there is something about the ginger, dark molasses and other spices.  For some reason, eating those types of cookie do not hurt going through!  So, I ate one and enjoyed it tremendously! I'm a tiny bit gassy from it, but that's all.  For lunch.... I wasn't hungry!! Then for my break at work.... I wasn't hungry!! It figures. When I got home, still not hungry, but I'm determined... I made myself a gluten-free pizza with lots of onion and mushrooms and extra cheese!  The crust is a 9" corn tortilla.  I could only eat half of it though, so I'm saving the other half for breakfast.

I'm pleased with my progress. Since last year I've gone from 196# to 171#  I'd like to keep going.  Just a little at a time.  It's hard to keep the weight off because I'm essentially a lazy person, I don't like to sweat and I like to cook.

Tomorrow I'm making chicken veggie soup!