Day 34 (6 days to go!!!)

I weighed in today at 207. That is a total loss of 29.2 pounds so far. It was a tough weekend -- we lost power, and my children and I stayed with my parents. My parents prepared all the cold weather comfort foods -- chicken n' dumplings, chili, cookies, pie, waffles, etc. The kids ate really well!

I ate some chicken from the pot of chicken & dumplings. I ate a small bowel of chili (without cheese & fritos). Overall, I was very proud of myself for not succumbing to the many temptations that were all around. I feel like I made the healthiest choices I could, given the fact that I was not in control of the situation. It wasn't on protocol, but I did keep my calories below 500.

I enjoyed buying a new pair of jeans at Target that were a size 16 -- from an 18W. That is so exciting! Can't wait to get into 14s again!!!

It is my goal to get under 200 before I end this round. It's not looking like I will get there this week, so I may need to extend the diet for one more week. 8 pounds to go!!!

Day 29 (11 days to go)

Down 27.4 pounds today!!! I weighed in at 208.8. Thankful to be under 210. This diet is truly amazing. To think one month ago, I was feeling hopeless about my weight. I was almost resigned to being obese forever. And now I am simply overweight! Hooray.

I am really hoping I can get under 200 before this diet is over. I haven't been under 200 in 9 years. I was at 200 about 7 years ago, when I became pregnant with baby #2. That would truly be awesome.

I am sticking to the diet. I am not succombing to temptations. My body will do what it will do. And it may slow down. But I have to remain hopeful that I can shed another 9 pounds before it is over.

Day 27 (13 to go)

Today, I weighed in at 210.4. Down 25.6 pounds.

Well, I am feeling bored with this diet. I am looking forward to having olive oil on my salad. And Avocados. And Hummus. I can't wait to have Hummus.

However, my will power is strong. I've been in a plateau for the past several days. I went for a 3 mile run/jog yesterday -- I am very sore today. Surprised by my stanima. Today is the beginning of my TOM. So I'm not surprised I wasn't showing much of a weight loss.

Still haven't cheated. May have strayed slightly from my list of foods, by having chicken broth, tomato soup and canned artichoke bottoms. However, caloric intake has been around 400.

I know the loss will show up again soon. Just a little over two weeks to go!!!

Day 23 (17 days to go!!!)

My scale showed a 25 pound loss!!! Woo hoo! The scale at the doctor's showed a 23 pound loss. Either way, I'm feeling great.

Day 20

Half way through! As of this morning, I have lost 21.2 pounds! I hope to lose another 10-15 pounds through the second half of this diet.

I am still feeling very good. For some reason, I seem to be more lethargic on the weekends. Maybe it is because I am busy feeding everybody else.

Anyhow, I have not strayed from the diet (with the exception of an occasional Non-fat Latte from Starbucks).