Its Monday...

It's Monday!

That means its time for me to check in with all of you!

Last week I encountered another 4 pound loss in weight. I am now UNDER 210!!! That would put me at getting rid of 22 pounds in such a short amount of time!!!

I'm feeling very good,  healthy, confident, and happy, yet melancholy feelings are ambushing me at the same time.

I took my dog for a several mile hike/run yesterday, without feeling one ounce of fatigue.

We will be out of MediFast food by the end of the week.   The estimated date of our return to this awesome diet, is January.   I guess its good because it's now time for the holidays, and I want to enjoy them with family, complete with all the feasts.

But, I really don't want to gain any weight back.

Our plan to combat the yo-yo cycle of weight return, is to continue to eat a high protein diet, with lots of fruits and veggies. And of course reading all the labels on everything we consume, in order to make better food choices.  And  continuing to check in with our health coaches, and blog about our progress.

The update in regards of me becoming a health coach, that still will happen! As soon as I find $200 dollars from the tooth fairy under my pillow.  I desire to enter this next stage of my life within the next couple of weeks.

The funny events from this past week in regards to my weight loss:

I am now always cold. My thought process behind this: I no longer have (as much) fat as I once did, and therefore I don't have enough insulation.

I once again took a kid to the park. They continually told me I should swing along side them. There excuse was that I would be able to fi into the swings since I am "skinnier" now.... by the way, they were talking about what I refer to as the baby swings.

The only time I had to pause while on the hike/run with Lucky yesterday was.... when I had to pull my pants back up.

Lets talk about clothing sizes. I am now swimming in my 2XL shirts.

Yesterday, just for kicks and giggles I tried on an old pair of shorts of mine (that I haven't been able to fit in for years) they fit perfectly.... Size 18 (regular)!!! When I started this journey just a few short weeks ago,  my pants were awfully snug, and they were size 24WP.... WP stands for Wide and Petite.  That is one large non-scale victory, in my opinion!