Week 25

Last week’s weight – 197.2

This week’s weight – 198.8

Total weight gained this week – 1.6

Beginning weight – 246 lbs

Total weight loss since surgery – 47.2 lbs

I am not happy in general with how my weight loss has slowed down. Honestly I thought I would be at 50 lbs by now and it is a little frustrating to see the scale go up and down like it has the past few weeks.

I’ve started looking at things I can do to help by scouring the boards for ideas. My favorite is to get sick . I would think that working with a ton of students and teachers that would happen sooner than later but alas it seems my immune system is working just fine. Right now I am trying the drink lots of water approach (I am currently starting day 2). I haven’t been drinking nearly enough and I would kill two birds with one stone but adopting this habit (breaking a stall and getting the appropriate amount of water in). I have been looking at the pouch test but am going to start with water first.

I shouldn’t be griping too much because 47 lbs is still a nice amount of weight to have lost and I am thrilled to:

• Get lots of compliments at work
  
• Shop in the regular (not plus) side of stores
  
• Not struggle to get my wedding ring on and off
  
• Be below my driver’s license weight
  
• Have enough energy to workout (walking and crossfit)
  
• Be under 200 lbs
  

I did step on the scale this morning (something I don’t normally do but I was curious to see if the water thing was working after the first day…and about a million trips to the bathroom) and I was down to 197.6 so that gives me hope for next Wednesday’s weigh in.