I was really dreading getting on the scale this morning. I had gained a half pound last week, and I really didn’t think I did any better this week. When I’m not actually tracking my food intake, sometimes it’s hard to tell how well I’m doing. But when I got on the scale this morning, I got a pleasant surprise. I hit my 20 lb. milestone! I’m really happy about that and feel I need to celebrate and reward myself somehow. I haven’t figured out what I want to do yet.
I was a little concerned that my blood sugar is up a bit. Not bad. It was 135 this morning, which isn’t bad at all for a diabetic, but I was getting used to it being under 120, closer to 100 most of the time. I need to figure out what’s going on with that. It kind of makes me mad since I’m sacrificing sweets. I was eating at my mom’s church a couple of days ago because my aunt had died, and here in the South, you always have a big meal after the funeral. My mom and uncle, who are both diabetic, were eating dessert. There were lots of desserts there. I didn’t touch it. I told my uncle I really missed eating desserts. He said, “I’m not supposed to have it, either, but I usually don’t except on special occasions.” I still didn’t touch it. Uncle and Mom, if you’re reading this…I just had to tell! Ha ha.
Yesterday, I found a box of Whitman’s Sampler candy. SUGAR FREE! Pure bliss. It kind of made up for not having dessert at the church. Of course, I had to buy a box of regular Whitman’s Sampler for hubby. 🙂
Stats for this week:
Beginning weight: 193
Today’s weight: 173
This week’s loss: 2 lbs.
Total loss: 20 lbs.
Yay!
That’s an amazing achievement! (both the 20 pounds and resisting the dessert!). :HIGH FIVE:
Thanks, Kait, for being so supportive. I hope when you, Susan, and I get together the next time, I’ll look different than the last time. LOL
Woohoo! You go girl!!!! Proud of you. ❤
I have a feeling you’re working on this, too. I’ve noticed a difference in your eating habits. 😉
I’m trying! 😉
I know whyyyyy. Bwa ha ha.
You are doing so great!
Thanks, Amber!
Congrats! Great show of willpower, too. 🙂
Thanks, Claire. I’m really working on that willpower. Some days are easier than others.
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Down twenty pounds! That’s GREAT!
Yep! Feels good!
So sorry for your loss!
That’s awesome. Losing weight is HARD work, esp when your under stress. I can’t think of a more stressful situation. 20 lbs? WOW! That’s fantastic!!! YAY Lauralynn!
Thank you, Juli. I wasn’t that close to my aunt, but it’s still hard to lose family. And my mom was close to her (she was my mom’s sister-in-law). The only good thing that seems to come from funerals is that you actually have a chance to spend time with family you never see, especially those who live far away. It’s a shame that’s the only time family gets together. 😦
I was SO looking forward to the 20# mark. It feels like a milestone. I still haven’t figured out my reward….
That’s awesome! I admire your willpower. 😀
Thanks, Ruth!