I did it!

Way, Way back when I started this blog, I posted that I was working towards losing some weight. I had gained about 30 pounds during a rather stressful period, and was really struggling to lose it again.

I can't say that I was diligent in sticking to my diet all year. Some months would be good, I'd lose 2 or 3 pounds, and others I would lose nothing...or *gasp* put a pound or two back on.

Last November I was about 15 pounds off from my goal of losing 25 by February. Things were getting a bit stressful again, I had actually gained back 5 of what I had lost, and feared I was going into a downward spiral.

But then I saw a picture of me, double chins, puffy face, my shirt fitting tighter than it should, and I strengthened my resolve. I was determined to get rid of that 15 pounds by February, but not really sure how I would do it.

It turns out I found a perfect diet program, it's easy and costing me nothing. I got a job!

I've been working 3 or 4 days a week at a ski resort, working in food services, sometimes doing 14 to 15 hour shifts, on my feet, with very short breaks.

I don't have time to eat when I am there, I am running around for hours on end, up and down stairs, carting dishes & glasses, picking things up off the floor. Seeing all that food, it turns me off it, and I don't even have a desire to eat when I get home, so I make myself something small and healthy so I don't get sick.

I managed to get rid of my snacking habit, I've reduced my portion sizes, and I am drinking a tonne of water every day.

This morning, I stepped on the scale and was so happy to see, that here we are, February 5, 2008, and I have reached my goal. I am now 195 pounds, and I hope to maybe even lose a bit more.

It feels good to have my clothes fit right. I look in the mirror and I can actually see my cheekbones, and I only have one chin. I sit down and a roll of fat doesn't spill out over the top of my pants, and my zipper isn't straining to stay closed.

I took my measurements over the weekend, Since last February I have lost two inches off my waist, two off my chest, and two off my hips. My upper arm is a whole inch smaller, and my thighs are down an inch & a half. And since I started taking my measurements, in August of 2006 when I was at my heaviest, I am down three and a half inches from my waist, four and a half from my hips, and three from my chest.

I'm pretty pleased, and don't think I will be so afraid of the camera now. I can't wait for the summer, I'll be able to fit back into all my old summer clothes, and won't be so ashamed to wear a pair of shorts!

Yay me!