Day 171 - Factoids About Weightloss

Well, factoids about my weightloss really...

At almost 50 pounds down (we'll see if I made it there on Sunday!!!) I am constantly cold. Apparently I got used to having such a supple amount of insulation, like a baby seal, that I'm having a difficult time regualting my body temperature now. It sounds small and insignificant, but I've always been the warm type--no jacket in winter, never really wearing socks, camisoles so long as it was at least 65 degrees outside. Now I need layers.

Eh. It's a good excuse to cuddle close to my hubby : )

My appetite has subsided, as has my craving for junk foods. I thought I was going to have to fight against my old eating habits all of everyday forever. I know I will have to battle that at some point, and more often at certain times than others. But in general, my palate has changed and so has my desire to eat out of boredom or emotionally. It has taken an immense effort to relearn good habits, but it is one of the best efforts I have ever made towards anything in life.

I have learned also that once I grab onto something that I want to accomplish, truly from the depths of my soul want to accomplish, I dig my heels in and don't let go until I get what I want. I am amazingly persistent (my husband said he has always known this about me), I refuse to take 'no' for an answer (again, hubby asked why this was news to me), and I make a great advocate for great causes.

Feeling good about myself : )

Tomorrow: A new pizza recipe!!! I cannot wait to show you this one... Points Plus friendly and delish.

Day 95

I feel more in control today. I talked with a couple lovely ladies on the WW boards and they let me know I'm not alone and what they do to combat the same sugar addiction issues. Part of my success has been knowing others have had the same struggles and have overcome them. It's encouraging and empowering to have a group of like minded people.

On the non-weightloss side: I'm packing the car to go to Virginia Beach this evening!!! A one week family reunion there, and it will be fun packed : )  I'm unsure how "blogger-ish" I will feel, but I'll try to find a way to keep you all updated. You have been part of my success as well, and I thank you! (Still debating whether or not to take my scale to weigh in on Sunday... What do you think?)