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About 3-4 weeks ago, we were at the store & I saw some diet pills that were supposed to be specifically for moms who are having trouble losing weight from pregnancy. I hate taking pills of any kind, but I figured at this point anything that might help is worth a shot. After 10 days on them, I had GAINED over 10lbs. I had been eating the same and working out as much as I could, so I shouldn't have gained weight. I obviously stopped taking them & decided never to try diet pills again. I've lost at least 5lbs since I stopped taking them.
Today we went to the store & I decided I wanted to pick up a few new pairs of pants. I took three different sizes into the changing room, because I wasn't sure what size I'd need. I fit a smaller size than last time I bought pants. I'm so happy. There only one size smaller, but at least they're smaller. I don't really see any difference in the way I look, but my hubby has noticed & comments that I look skinnier.
I don't usually put much stock in what the scale says, and even though I don't see a difference, my new pants are smaller. So, I guess that means I'm making progress. : )
Now I'm really confused. Last month when I bought new pants, they were smaller, but I don't see any difference in appearance. This month, I have lost a total of 13 3/4 in, but my weight hasn't changed at all & I still don't see any difference. I'm happy that I'm losing inches, I just wish the scale would reflect at least some amount of change (or that I could see some change myself). The total inches lost may not be completely accurate. One of my legs is slightly swollen from the large bruise I have down the front of it right now (I tripped over a baby gate & got several bruises when I hit the floor). So, it may be as much as 14in lost (whole body, not one specific area).
Anyway, I'm kind of disappointed in the lack of visible results & lack of weight loss. If I had lost even a pound or two, I'd be fine. I would just figure I was building more muscle. But, the scale is at the exact same place every time I get on it. It refuses to go down at all. I think the scale may be off anyway. My family constantly leaves stuff on it, stacks of magazines, piles of clothes, plus my son has a tendency to jump onto it whenever he goes into the bathroom. Maybe I'll buy a new one & hide it so they can't screw it up.
Is it really Saturday? This week has been hectic. At this point, I have no idea what I've had to eat this week or what exercises I've done. I know I've been working out, but right now how much & what I've done, escapes me.
I've been at my mom's house almost every morning this week, making sure the cats have food & water and that someone let the dogs out. The dogs don't get dog food, they get rice, cooked beef, & veggies. So, I've been cooking rice & beef for the dogs. This morning, I cleaned out her fridge. I wanted to wash the dishes to but couldn't. It had been awhile since the fridge had been cleaned out & I was sick from the rotten food in it. Wednesday, my dh took off work & I spent the afternoon sitting with my mom in the surgery waiting room at the hospital, while my step-dad had a triple by-pass.
They sent him home today. He's doing great & everyone has been surprised at his quick recovery. I feel like I should have done more this week, but I'm not sure what more I could've done. Now that he's home, maybe I can focus a little more on my weight loss again. I'll still help them if they need anything, but it'll be easier with them being at home.
Due to everything going on right now, I've had to cut my workouts back to 3 times a week. I have been trying to walk as much as possible, but the weather has been horrible for walking. Plus, the constant change in weather has been messing with my sinuses, which makes it hard for me to breathe, so I don't think I'm getting as much done as I should be. I'll keep working at it, but I'm really looking forward to summer. Summer weather is much easier for me.
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