I know that it has been FOREVER since I last blogged and I could give literally a million excuses as to why I haven't. But, I'll spare you all the reasonings and get down to brass tax. It has been 9 weeks since I have started this crazy battle of the bulge and I have lost a total of 28 lbs. But that isn't even the best part. I have lost over 10% body fat and over 23.75 inches!!!
I am starting to wear smaller clothes without them looking like they are too small for me. I have worn shorts and skirts above my knees. I NEVER did that before. I can wear sleeveless shirts because I am not ashamed of my "flabby" arms. On my 12 yr wedding anniversary recently my husband bought me some fabulous knee high boots and I could zip them all the way up with ease instead of struggeling with the zipper over my once huge calves.
Doriana gave us a cheat meal last Sunday since it was my anniversary and we went all out. Bob and I ordered Imo's pizza extra large with a side of cheese sticks and a 2 liter of Coke. Yummy. But, I hurt on Monday. That's for sure.
Doriana also changed up our diet for the next 2 weeks to where we are only eating protein and items with high contents of healthy fat. For instance, 1/4 cup of walnuts or an avocado with our protein. She said that she is constantly going to be "messing" with our food from now on to keep our metabolism guessing and on course. However, I really really miss carbs. Spaghetti, mashed potatoes, white rice, chips...etc. But, like Dori says, the food will be there when we are ready for it.
Our exercise program has become more intense too. We now have kickboxing classes and stadium stair climbing added to our spinning, bootcamp classes, areobics and Doriana's personal training sessions twice a week. My body is hating it but it is learning to play nice.
All in all I definetely like what I see. It is hard to imagine what I will look like when the 6 months is over and I am on maintenance. I think I look pretty good now. My biggest problem, other than the occasional craving, is keeping Bob away from me. He jokes that he is getting a trophy wife without a costly divorce.
I guess with him I'll just have to take it one day at a time.
A big shout out to my two biggest supporters. My mom and my sis!!! Love you both.
Chao!!!
