I Did It!

Today I enjoyed my reward for losing 20 pounds- a Peppermint Chocolate Milkshake! I've had a couple of recent weight loss questions, here is my story-

I started Weight Watchers in early August. So, I have lost 20 pounds in a little less than 5 months. It is a not an overnight pill popping success. I am watching what I eat, most days. I have some seasonal favorites (Blue Bell Peppermint Ice Cream and Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes) that I still eat; however, I am making conscience decisions with each meal. I eat yummy cheat foods when the meal choice is out of my control, like Mexican food lunch with friends. When the meal choice is in my control, I try to make it count. We eat pretty healthy at home now and when I run out for lunch I work I stick with meals I can trust. I do not work out. I don't enjoy it and I just can't give up the time with Abby and Marcus.

I gave up sweet tea in mass consumption. I still drink it, but not nearly as much. Starbucks sweet tea has less calories than others, so I have it more than Chick-fil-a. I also found you can order split tea (half sweet and half unsweet) at Chick which has helped.

I weigh myself every morning. Some days I am amazed I lost or didn't gain knowing that I wasn't successful that day, but I make up for it the following day.

I am 10 pounds below my baby weight which is every woman's goal for the upcoming first birthday. I would like to lose another 20 pounds to be at my wedding day weight. That would be wonderful for my 11th anniversary next summer.

I have bought some new clothes, but also have a pretty big wardrobe that fits from about 2 years ago when I was this size. My biggest loss has been in the middle section and I've been told in my face. That is a great place to lose it. I also am finding that my shoe size is going down. My shoes fit, but new shoes fit better in a half size smaller. Odd!

A cheeseburger tastes good, but losing 20 pounds really does taste better!