In the Zone!

Great week this week! I lost 3.5 pounds! Since my BMR is at 1500 calories, that's quite a feat!

Brainstorming with a friend from my weight loss class for reasons for my big loss this week, we came up with....protein! Since I am training for a 5K I am adding a bit more protein into my diet.

Some other things I did differently this week:

I drink more water in the morning.
I no longer eat after 8 PM unless I am genuinely hungry.

In other news...

I started my new job today. It was strange since no one there ever knew me when I was 234. I've come to identify myself as a "fat girl" for so long; it's weird not to have people surprised to see what I look like. My new staff tee shirt is also TWO sizes smaller than the last one I got last year.

I've decided to start this job right by stocking my mini-fridge with healthy snacks and water. It really does help, since the closest food to my job is all junk food. My job is all consuming sometimes, so it's nice to be able to reach into the fridge for a low cal snack instead of donuts in the staff room when hunger strikes. Keeping to a five meal a day plan helps curb hunger as well. I bring two snacks along with my sandwich, so I never feel hungry. Planning is key!

This week's temptation: PTSA breakfast! (However, they had non-fat yogurt--yay!)

Okay here are the numbers:

Starting weight: 224
Current weight: 162.5
Goal weight: 140

Outer goal: I want be in a size 10 dress by Christmas.
Inner goal: I think I need to readjust my body image--so my goal is to see myself as I really am.

See you next week!