Weight a minute!

I weighed in on Thursday. Progress so far:

July 2 198.4
July 9 197.0 (down 1.4)
July 16 196.0 (down 1)

Total 2 week loss = 2.4 pounds! My first goal is to get down to a size 14 from a 16, then a 12. I will reevaluate at that point. I have worn everything between a size 8 and a size 16, and a 12 is where I'd like to be. I want to be able to shop at any store... I remember a time when I could buy pants off the rack at GAP and they would always fit. I can still buy their clothes, but have to try on about a dozen items before I find something that looks ok.

Found out that biking outdoors in summer heat is much more challenging than the recumbent cycle. Although I still love my recumbent cycle for days when the weather is not cooperating.

I've also learned that I can eat out every so often and still lose weight. For example, I had lunch at McDonald's on my day off this week, but instead of a large combo, had a cheeseburger, small fry, and diet coke. Only 520 calories! Not bad if my daily goal is to eat 1700 calories.

I am quite excited about the get fit bandwagon this time around as it doesn't feel like too much effort is required to lose 1 pound per week.

I'm journalling everything, exercising 30 mins per day, and making small changes.

~ Deb