Been a Bit

Wow.  It's hard to believe that the end of February is near and that I haven't been posting very much on here.  The past month has been busy, but I am happy to report that I have been very good with my diet and exercise for the most part (the exception being when I got sick for a bit and had to take it easy - but even then I stayed on my diet nicely).

I have not weighed at all during the last few weeks.  I was getting a bit too obsessed with guessing my weight, or worrying about fluctuations, so I just decided not to look at it for a bit.  However, I feel like I have lost a lot of weight.  My clothes feel like they fit differently, and it seems like my waist is getting smaller.

I think I'm also saving some money as well.  Eating in a more healthy manner is a bit more expensive at the grocery store in some respects, but in general I have noticed that I spend less money monthly because I stop ordering in or going out.  Granted, I don't plan to stop permanently, but I really do not need to eat wings, pizza, thai food, or Taco Bell on a regular basis.  Every now and again will be just fine for whetting my appetite.

Another interesting thing that I have noticed during all of this is that I have stopped craving certain foods.  I still love chocolate and ice cream, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream just seems like the greatest thing on Earth... but I don't crave it the way I used to.  I've even had the occasional Reeses' Cup, and honestly, it really hasn't been all that enjoyable.  I've read a lot about people saying that they stop wanting junk, and I guess maybe that is happening a bit to me (so long as no spring rolls are placed in front of me I should be safe).

Going to the gym is a bit easier in terms of lifting - not so embarrassing and I am definitely getting stronger.  Cardio is still a pain - literally- because my ankle still doesn't feel quite right.  However, I'm trying to just keep on working hard, doing my physical therapy, and in general maintaining a positive outlook.

It helps when the occasional person comments on how much weight I have lost.  It makes me feel like I am making changes that I can not only feel, but others can actually see.  It sort of makes me wonder how much I weigh now - can my goal weight of 225 pounds be that far away?  I hope not!