Monthly Weigh-In

I decided last month after my doctor's appointment that I wanted to only weigh-in once a month.  Why, you ask?  In a nutshell, I have a tendency to obsess.  Weekly weighing often turns into daily weighing which turns into an unhealthy balance for me.  So once a month it is. 

For October, while I was happy in losing 6 3/4 inches all over my body, I was initially a bit disappointed in my weight loss.  Only 3 pounds from last month to this month and I've made a lot of food changes for the better.  However, after cleaning out my closet this week of clothes I don't wear anymore, I found a pair of jeans from when I was at my heaviest two years ago.  Of course, I will provide you with a visual comparison:

Please ignore the lack of make-up and a decent hair style

My children had to give their own silly comparison:

Oh my word!  Both my kids could fit into those old jeans!

So while I was initially a bit bummed this morning, this visual reminder made me smile.  I have taken steps to regain control over my health and no longer wear a Women's Size 20.  These jeans are now in a hanger with my "Wear Again" item, my favorite little black dress that I have never worn out on a date with Jonathan first, as a visually tell me of how far I've come and second, to remind me to NEVER go back there again.

As I look back over the last month, I am also looking ahead.  Starting on November 1st, I am going on a 21 Day Sugar Detox with two ladies near and dear to my heart to help fight my natural draw towards all things sweet! (If you want to to join us, please do!  We are using this book as our guide:  www.amazon.com/The-21-Day-Sugar-Detox)  Also, Lord willing, by this time next month I will have run a 10K (yay!), and would like to lose another 2-4 pounds, as well as about 5 more inches, and continue becoming stronger and more disciplined.  I hope my November weigh-in post is a positive one as well!

Trusting in the good things that are happening,

Debbie