suechru's Journal, 22 July 2010

Seven pounds. Doesn't sound like a lot but it's a huge motivator.

Seven pounds lost brings me back down to my old "high weight" circa 2002. It means that I am no longer over 100lbs that I need to lose, which makes this seem more doable (psychologically speaking).

Apparently, it also means I am not a size 24. I bought a few pairs of size 24 shorts right before the 4th. I tend to like my pants a little bigger since I hate the feeling of being choked by pants (I think most people here know what I'm talking about.) So while a little big, they fit when I bought them.

They're now comically big. I can take off the denim shorts I'm wearing without unbuttoning them. I had an interview this morning (it was lined up before I accepted the position I'm starting next week) so I figured that I'd go on it so there's no regrets. Afterwards, I did a quick change in my car since I was considering going somewhere after (it's ungodly hot and said interview was an hour and a half away by car.) I slipped into my shorts and was like "um, I shouldn't have this much room in these." I think it's very possible that when I lose another ten pounds that these will literally fall down on me.

Which puts me in a rather interesting predicament. Most of my work clothes are a size 18 - which do not fit at the moment. However, history has proven that anything I buy in a bigger size now may not fit in a few weeks. Which means tomorrow, I get to do a stop-gap measure of trying to find a few pairs of pants on sale to wear in the interim. But there could definitely be worse problems :)

Plus, I have to admit I kind of get a kick out of walking around in shorts and feeling like one of those weight loss ads. You know, because I can yank the waist out so far.

Heading off to the gym in a few and this is the first time I'll be able to work out with my brand new bluetooth headphones. Yes, I am excited about that because I'm a giant gadget geek. Or maybe I should say not so "giant" hmm?

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1558 kcal

Fat: 15.32g | Prot: 117.62g | Carb: 230.04g.   Breakfast: coffee, Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup, Iced Brewed Coffee (Grande), Iced Coffee, Milk (Nonfat), Greek Style Nonfat Yogurt - Pomegranate. Lunch: Salsa, Yellow Rice with Vegetables Combo Sized, Bread Roll, Boneless Chicken Breast. Dinner: boneless skinless chicken breast, water, dijon mustard, Queso (Side), rice, italian vegetable blend. Snacks/Other: Greek Style Nonfat Yogurt - Honey. more...

4380 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes, Exercise machine (fast) - 33 minutes, Desk Work - 5 hours, Driving - 2 hours and 30 minutes, Housework - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 42 minutes. more...