I Was Right...The Weigh in Was Not Dramatic.

So, my weigh in went better than expected.

I thought for sure the scale was going to creep up, since my home scale was taunting me. Actually, I think its steely heart was laughing maniacally like the Joker or something, since it was literally creeping up a pound a day to the point where the dream of breaking 186 was impossible. But, in some sort of weight loss miracle, Tuesday night, my weight dropped by several pounds and by Wednesday morning I thought I had a good chance of weighing in a mere 1/2 pound over last week.

In fact, I weighed in a 1/2 less than last week. For those of you used to me losing 2-3 pounds a week, that may not sound like much, but I was SO relieved! My 1/2 weight loss meant that my body was still averaging 2.5 pounds lost per week, and anymore than that would have worried me, frankly. Nobody loses that much actual FAT unless they are on the Biggest Loser working out 8 hours a day. I hate to inform everyone, but I am not working out 8 hours a day, more like 20-60 minutes a day. (Sloth Girl strikes again!)

I was reading online at the Liquid Diet Discussion board, that plateaus of this kind are common on liquid diets, so I relaxed even more. I think, too, that having the Tanita scale read out is nice too, since it tells you how much fat you have lost and how much water--so it is easier to release your scale anxiety somewhat.

Anyway, I think my little secret goal of being less than 180 pounds before my Mom comes into town (June 21! I am sooooo excited!!) is not going to happen. And, you know what? That's okay. Improbable goals set you up for failure. Remember, diets are about loving yourself and treating yourself with respect. Arbitrary numbers really don't help you do that, right? Right? Help me out people! I think I need an "amen!" for that.

Tip of the Week: In addition to drinking your 8 glasses of water a day (not diet soda or Snapple or something), drink an extra 8 oz for every 25 pounds you are overweight. (Don't pound two gallons of water in 10 minutes or something, drink it through out the day!)

Apparently, this helps your hypothalamus regulate your hunger! Maybe you guys all knew this, but the hunger and thirst areas of your hypothalamus are next to each other. Since the average American is really dehydrated, often thirst is mistaken for hunger. Extra water allows your body to manage its signals better! Water doesn't just fill up the ole tum tum, it actually allows your body to do its job better!

I get these delicious, calorie free drink mixes for my water to change it up a bit and encourage me to drink more. Go H2O!!!

The Numbers:

Starting Weight in November 2009: 234
Starting Weight on Optifast: 224.5
Current Weight: 185.5

The Goals:

Outer Goal: 160

Inner Goal(s): To stop investing personalities in my scale like they are people. To love myself and attain inner peace. Oh and, you know it, WORLD PEACE!