Week 9 (mighty fine!)

Here I am, week nine! Just over two months have passed and what can I say other than I feel good?! I have lost just a touch over 15 pounds and I have much more energy than I used to. I even find that when I watch a show on tv, I feel the need to do something instead of just sit there. 

While I still need to work on portion control and eating out less, I make decisions that I would not have a few months ago. Going out to eat is bad enough and so I used to allow myself to order whatever I wanted because I already "messed" up. No bueno pussy cat. Now, when I go out, I order salads, soups and sandwiches. I have dressing on the side (I often find I do not need dressing at all) and I stray away from carb/starch heavy menu options. Every now and then I need my fix of noodles, but even then, I try to eat the veggies and protein first and then see how I feel once I get to the pasta. More often than not, I take a few bites of the pasta and am finished and full. Ah, yes. 

Ahi Salad-fresh, savory, filling and a healthy choice

This week, I tried to makeup for my time spent in the Big Easy and yet was tempted again with a "mandatory fun" day at a Washington Nat's game with beer, dogs, chili cheese and __________ (insert anything fried, delicious and greasy and it's there). 

My trick? I ate before I went to the game (thank you Subway) and had one drink while there and plenty of water. Good stuff. The smells and seeing everyone else around me gorge multiple meals in one sitting was enough to put me off. I smiled to myself thinking that they were eating my share of meal for the day. I don't know why but I enjoy watching other people eat when I don't. Say I want chocolate chip cookies: I prepare and bake them, give a few to the hubs and watch him relish with delight and that is enough for me. You would think I would get jealous or tempted, but instead feel great because I can watch others be happy eating and I can be happy in not adding those calories to my bum :) It's a win-win. I also enjoy Top Chef, Master Chef and Hell's Kitchen for the same reason: even if food is on my mind, I can choose to watch and not partake. Then, if I see an Extreme Weight Loss show, I feel even better that someone has conquered the quest of losing weight and feel great about themselves. Even better when they keep it off after the show.  

And now, for the results you've been anticipating!

Week 9 Results:

Weight: 192.6

Percent of Body Fat: 41.8%

BMI:  31.6

Water Weight: 42.4%

Week Til Goal: 58

Compared to Initial Weight-In:

Weight loss: -15.2 lbs

Percent of Body Fat: -2.5%

BMI: -2.6

Water Weight: +1.8%

Weeks to Meet Goal: -15 weeks (six weeks ahead of schedule)

And there we have it! Onto week 10!

Love w/ all my bum,

CH