Yesterday, I ordered....

Yesterday I ordered a pair of pants in 14w. Audacious of me, but then, 16w is the size I'm in now if it's not highwaisted, and it's not too tight.

In my mind, that's too small to associate with myself. I've been size 18 or better almost all of my adult life.

I ordered a coat that's a regular xl, too...not having any winter clothes that fit, I bought a cheap coat here in a man's large, but this is for later, maybe by Christmas.

I'm in the fun situation of rethinking myself, because I am on the verge of something I've never been in my adult life.

Yesterday, I went to a fundraiser luncheon for one of the major cultural centers here. Lunch was a fancy salad. No oil and vinegar, so I used a teaspoon of the dressing provided to moisten it a bit. Passed on the fruit punch. left the strawberry cheesecake untouched. Maintained my new way of eating, and it felt good. New coping strategies. New ways to keep active. New ways of thinking about myself.

It's neat.

Nobody told me...

Nobody told me that as I lost weight, I would change my gait, which in turn has made my legs hurt!

Of course, what this means is that I have to exercise more to strengthen my leg muscles to keep my kneecaps properly aligned, and to strengthen my abdominals.

Funny how the body can trick us into having to do the right thing (if we listen with the right ears.)

Once again, my wardrobe is starting to get loose. I will probably be replacing everything by Christmas. Today I ordered a pair of 14w jeans, because the 16w aren't really tight, although they fit ok. And a sweater.

I don't know when the last time was when I could wear 16W...1977? It's been a while.

Weigh In day

Weigh In Stats: Week 28

Weight 192
Chest 38.25
Waist: 36.5
Abdomen: 44.25
Hips: 43
BMI Index: 34

Last month: 196

Chest(not bust) 38 .75
waist 37.5
abdomen 45 .5
hips 43.5
BMI Index 34.7

Original weight 252
Chest (not bust) 45
waist: 47.5
Abdomen started measuring a month into the diet): 52
hips: 52
BMI Index 44.6