On a much happier note, I've weighed in at 179 for the last two mornings in a row! That's 2 more lbs. gone and a grand total of 15 lbs. lost since beginning this fitness and reducing plan in April. I suspect the disappearance of peanut butter cups from my pantry has had a lot to do with that, but the transformation in my dinners and lunches on weekends may be responsible as well. One thing I've noticed with my walks is how much the increased heat and humidity slows me down. (Temps reached 112 degrees F. yesterday!) It takes me the same amount of time to do five laps now as it used to take to do six laps. I'd be worried, but things continue to move in the right direction on the scale. Could the humidity be acting as a kind of weight resistance?
My figure isn't the only thing undergoing a makeover. Here are some of the other makeovers taking place at Casa Jitterbug these days:
The $11 Renovation
Just before my vacation, I purchased a new padded cover for my little countertop ironing board. Nothing fancy, just a $7 cover made from a blue fabric with white ticking stripes. What a change after ironing on a cover so threadbare I could see the metal grid pattern on my clothes! Between my new ironing board cover and a new lavender sachet ($4) to freshen up my linen closet, I'm looking forward to Tuesday nights again...
Thinning out the Wardrobe
With 15 less lbs. on my frame, there are lots of things in my closet that don't come close to fitting me any longer. Garments I wore at my heaviest (208 lbs. in January 2008), garments that I still wore with a belt just for the sake of frugality. I resolved during my vacation to thin out my wardrobe and quit hanging on to saggy, unfashionable clothes like a security blanket. I went in there with my metaphorical pruning shears the other night and removed everything in a size 20W, 22W, or 2X/XXL. Filled an entire garbage bag with clothing which hasn't come near to fitting me in a long time. This will keep me from reaching for garments that don't do my figure any favors. It also makes room for some new clothing in a size that fits me.
Meow!
I've also been thinking about investing in a pair of kitten heels. Something at a height comfy enough that I can wear 'em all day long at work, but more flattering to my legs than flats. I think I'll hit the shoe store this evening.
Back in a bit with my new vintage culture mission...
8 comments:
That storm blew through here yesterday as well! LOL!
I am so proud of your weightloss. I think it is due to the combination of heathier eating and exercise. I've lost 20 pounds since December and managed to keep them off (so far). I just work out and try portion control. But I know how difficult it can be.
Congratulations! Isn't it wonderful to get rid of clothes because they are too big!
TGH, then we've both been delivered for another month! It's crazy --- I know every month without fail that I'm going to have a day that includes a total meltdown, but I just can't seem to prevent it when it comes. Women.
Thank you both for the good wishes! Sometimes I think I'm just sweating the weight all away because it's so hot. ;) Maintenance can be just as tough and weight loss, so I wish you all the luck, TGH, in finding just the right combination of things. Packrat, I'm stoked to be getting rid of those clothes. And hoping to have another clear out when I get down to a 14.
Wonderful on the pounds lost so far!
Keep up the great work and great blogging!!!
LPM
This is fabulous news! Keep it up...you are an inspiration!
Thank you both so very much! Tessa, I'll have to keep a mirror real handy, because there are plenty of days I could a little inspiration myself. :)
Congratulations on the weight!! 15 pounds is something to be proud of! Too bad we're not closer--we could go out for some fat free frozen yogurt to celebrate! ;) Keep up the good work!!
Sounds like you're having some smashing success of your own! Thank you!!!
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