In the beginning, I had two chins.
I should have had more, but instead of a bunch of teeny-tiny ones, I have my regular chin and one really, really big chin that goes down the entire length of my neck. Sexy, I know.
One day I passed by my mirror and noticed that "Big Chin" wasn't so big anymore. In fact, I could even glimpse my jawline and part of my 'real' neck. Sometimes you don't need a scale to tell if you're still losing weight!
For the first time in a very long time, I smiled at my reflection.
Last week was a calorie disaster. This week I was diligent in what I ate, and recorded everything, finding new ways to lose calories since I broke my exercise bike. Did you know two hours of moderate housework can burn over 600 calories? I didn't. And now that I do, cleaning the house doesn't seem so bad after all.
A skinnier chin and a cleaner house- life is gettin' good here at the Brubaker's!
Oh I was one big ache the next day, but I expected that. Stretching new muscles for two hours straight isn't easy, but I had the weekend to recover. I'm still not sure whether to be grateful that I have such a messy family or not. I have a great reason for burning calories, but I still wish the house would stay clean!
As for the yard, all the plants are planted, and all that's left is yard work. get the irony? All that's left...as if I only have to do one or two things back in that jungle of twigs, debris and leaves. Nature is almost as bad as my kids when it comes to keeping things neat.
My husband is also noticing the change in my body's shape when he hugs me or snuggle on the couch. Let's just say he's a happy camper- he is no matter what shape I'm in, but I think he likes the changes as much as I do.
This week is going to be an active one. I'm running a community yard sale fundraiser for my local recreation center, and I usually run the concession stand. This year I'm learning to make cotton candy, and I'll have an hour or two to practice before the big day. I've been looking up videos on making flower shaped ones, and the best part is my kids can eat my mistakes. No worries with calories here- I hate the fluffy stuff!
I'll be there at the crack of dawn marking spots and doing both the set-up and break-down. It's a long day, and that doesn't include the running around I have to do during the week. And this is on top of housework, editing and writing. I think I have an appointment with my nutritionist too, so at least I'll know if I lost anything before the event- except for my wits. They left ages ago.
Lessons learned:
Finding alternatives to exercise equipment can be a challenge, but can benefit me and my family more when I'm creative in my solutions.
Just do it. Nike had the right idea. Stop dreading the workout and get it done.
Having a regular breakfast and a lighter lunch helps keep the calories under control during dinner.
If I know dinner is on the light side, I have a fruity snack after lunch so I don't get overly hungry.
I really need to plan dinner menus better!
When in doubt about weight loss, look in the mirror and see the positive changes.
Now that I'm under 300 pounds, Get. A. Scale.
Food-wise, this was a good week. Body-wise, this was a great week. Now all I have to do is be consistent with my exercise and behave myself concerning calories, and I'll be down to 275 lbs. (my next goal) in no time!
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