I’ve lost my first 5 LB!!!!
Okay, so, technically according to MFP I have only lost 4.1 lb., but that’s because I put 320 as my starting weight. I was seeing 321/322 a couple of weeks ago, so I am considering my weigh-in today at 315.9 as a sign of my first 5 lb. loss. Eiik! It is definitely super uplifting and encouraging to see real progress after I have been working so hard the past couple of weeks.
I’ve noticed that my appetite is changing. I made oatmeal for breakfast this morning, something I’d normally scarf down all in one sitting. I ate a couple of bites before driving to an appointment, half of the remainder before my appointment, and now I have half left and still haven’t felt hungry enough to finish it.
Yesterday, I ate SO MUCH but it was all low-calorie, high-nutrient foods that filled me up with half the calories I was eating in junk before I started tracking and meal planning. I also finally made time to go to Big 5 Sporting Goods and purchase a rash guard and hair cap for the pool. It gets a bit chilly some evenings during water aerobics, since our pool is outdoors, and both helped me feel less cold yesterday. Plus, I gotta protect my purple hair from the pool xD I also bought a noodle so I can do more at home in my complex’s pool on days when there’s no class to attend.
Today I’m planning on eating a little heavier and going for a long walk after work. I have a book I’ve been trying to finish, so that’s a perfect excuse, and I finally remembered to wear my walking sneakers so I’m actually dressed to do some mileage.
