So close to a milestone

I haven’t posted in a while but I am still on the wagon, although it’s been a struggle. I remember in February, I pledged that I would try and get to under 90 kg by the end of the month. It didn’t happen – not in February, not in March and I was quite disappointed.

I don’t know what it is exactly – it might be that I am overeating, because the days I restrict my calorie intake, I see a big difference.

Anyway, I try and take each day as it comes.

It’s the end of April and I’m finally at 90 kg.

Also, I measured my waist (the narrowest part of my torso) and my hips today.

Waist: 33 in
Hips: 42 in

Looking back at one of my first posts ever on this blog, it seems I have lost 5.5 inches on my waist and 6.5 inches on my hips since October.

It’s hard to believe, I had that much to lose on me and that I still could lose alot more. Where was it all?!

I am still wearing most of my old clothes – they are loose but I wash them regularly so they stay snug and sometimes I have to put a safety pin on.

I am wearing mostly size 14s at the top and 16s at the bottom.

I still have 15 kgs to lose before I am at that ever-elusive ‘ideal’ weight of 75 kgs, but right now my next goal is 85 kg. I want to get there before our next big holiday at the end of June.

Summary:

Weight: 90 kg / 198 lbs
Waist: 33 in
Hips: 42 in

Weight lost: 11.8 kg / 26 lbs
Waist lost: 5.5 in
Hip lost: 6.5 in

 

Letting it get to my head

I now weigh 92.1 kg. I have lost almost 10 kgs since October 2009, but I’ve just recovered from a temporary setback. I think for two-three weeks in Feb I ate heavy, fatty food and that dented my progress. I love my curry, and more importantly, I love curry cooked by my mom and my mom-in-law. So I went down to 92.2 kg in early Feb and then climbed back up to 93.8 kg in the following fortnight.

I was and am still working out regularly (3-4 times a week) but it really is true, what they say about food intake being a major factor in weight gain and loss.

I’m back on track now. Lighter than I’ve been in years, wearing size 14s and size 16s – mostly size 16s.

I went shopping recently. Tried on what must have been dozens of clothing items. Most I didn’t like but what I really came away with is how overweight I still am.

I mean, I shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve lost 10 kgs but I still have 17 kgs to go before I’m within touching distance of a ‘normal’ weight.

Those changing room mirrors know no subtlety. so I felt sad that I couldn’t fit into all the 16s and 14s I picked out. I refused to buy larger sizes because I want to make myself wait till I lose more of this weight before I reward myself.

weight 92.1 kg / 203 lbs

Making progress

Really proud of myself – I worked hard at the Bums, Tums and Thighs class and managed to do most of the moves along with others although not nearly as fast.

And made my own lunch today! Leftover chicken, sugar snap pea pods and lots of yummy coriander.

Weight now: 93 kg

Weight lost since Oct 2009: 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs)