Loose

My pants are getting loose that is! I have no doubt that within a few weeks I will finally be in a 12! I am thrilled beyond belief with myself. And I haven't even started working out yet!!! Wow!

I cannot believe I have actually done this! I have lost 15 lbs as of Sunday morning(my usual weigh in day) and while most times, I generally begin pigging out at this point, I don't want to pig out. In fact, thinking of pigging out makes me nauseated!

I have been eating so well for 24 days that now when I think of certain foods I used to eat or like, I get grossed out. When I start thinking about cheating or eating a piece of chocolate or candy, I tell myself to think of something else, get a drink of water and if I still can't think of anything else, to go ahead and indulge. It works. My mind is averted and I move on with my day. I haven't craved a soda since the second or third day after quitting. I saw a commercial for Burger King the other day and there was a man shoving french fries in his mouth. I literally felt total disgust and realized I used to eat those! Gross!!! And those burgers? Why did I do that to myself??? I would much rather have a nice turkey burger that I made at home. Last night I made my favorite cheddar ranch turkey burgers, which are only about 150 calories per (small) patty. I have stopped serving them with a bun or bread, so we eat them with a fork. My kids asked for seconds. Music to my ears!

I am not sure what finally clicked in my head to get this train moving so fast, but I like it. And I am feeling great and ready to finally move beyond the 15/20 pound barrier I have previously been stuck at.

This morning, I was able to put on a pair of pants that were tight last week. Today, they are a little loose. I was also able to put on a shirt I have not worn in well over a year and it fits perfectly. I was able to look in the  mirror and smile! I am starting to like what I see there!!

When I came out of my bedroom, my son said, "Mommy, you look skinnier today." That right there made me feel like a million bucks!!!