Weigh in: 12-12-15

Well guys I do apologize that I have been a little behind on the weight loss updates.  We have been extremely busy with the kids and the last minute Christmas shopping that needs to be done.  We went today to get the last present for our son.  We also found a store in the next town over that sells gaming consoles that will take games that are for Sega Genesis, Nintendo and Super Nintendo.  Let's just say that I was like a little kid on Christmas morning or in a candy store.  I was in awe of all the games.  I was definitely taking a trip down memory lane.  I can't wait for Christmas because I will be getting one of those gaming consoles and a Tetris game!!!

Let's get back on track.  I was just so excited about my Christmas present that I had to share it with y'all. The past few weeks Brad hasn't lost any weight but he hasn't gained any either.  He has been breaking even.  As I have mentioned in previous posts, this time of year is always so hard for him.  Work provides different meals for the entire plant and his supervisor provides meals as well.  He has had to turn down food that he normally wouldn't have.  It is so hard to say no when you still can remember the way that it tasted. He is just wanting to get through the holidays without gaining any weight or as little as possible if he is going to gain.

I have done pretty good this week.  I have lost 1.8 pounds since last week.  I have 9 pounds before I reach my goal weight.  I have also had several NSV which are non-scale victories.  I have never been able to run in shorts.  My inner thighs would always rub together and I would end up chafing really bad.  The first half marathon that I ran I wore shorts.  I remember around mile 3 that I forgot to put anti-chafing cream on and I still had 10 miles to go.  I was constantly pulling my shorts down and by the time I crossed the finish line, I was in pain.  Not only from running 13.1 miles but because I had rubbed my inner thighs raw.  I cried when I took a shower and I had to tape gauze around the raw areas just to put on pants.

I am telling you all this because this morning I was able to run 3 miles in shorts!!  I have never been able to do that and I didn't have any issues with my legs rubbing together.  Score!! My second NSV is that I can wear a pair of pants that I haven't worn since high school.  They are a 7 in juniors!!  I am beyond excited.  I have worked hard to get where I am at and I am finally liking the person that is looking back at me in the mirror.

In the picture above, Brad is looking awesome!!  I couldn't be more proud of the way that he is sticking to this.  Even though he hasn't lost any weight in the last few weeks, he isn't giving up.  The pants that I am wearing in the picture are my size 7.  I am beginning to really see a difference.  Next time I blog, I will be posting a side by side picture of when I actually started working out. Until next time.