manta515's Journal

I am back and feeling FANTASTIC!
Mar 20 2008 06:55

So, its been a logn time since I last posted.  Me and the family took a 3 week trip back to the states and I just returned to OZ on Monday.  I am still suffering a bit of jet lag, but otherwise things are going well.  I had a great trip back home for my brother's wedding and see mine and my husbands family.  I even resolved to NOT count calories while I was there and just enjoy the time there.  Of course I tried to be sensible, but I did allow a few treats along the way.  And guess what?  I didn't gain a single pound, in fact, I am pretty sure I lost some more weight during my time there.  I weighed myself on my mom's scale at home when I got there and when I left and I was down ~4 lbs from when I arrived.  I kept up with my running while I was there, although not the full 5 days a week, but at least 3 or 4 days.  I also got to go clothes shopping and let me tell you, I used to LOVE clothes shopping until I gained weight and now I am back to that loving clothes hopping feeling.  I am a solid size 10 now (down from a 14/16 when I started). It was so great to not stress too much about food and come away with the feeling that I actually could live "normally"  even if I did stress a bit everytime we went out to eat, but I did pretty good regardless.  All I have to say is that I don't envy everyone living in the states with all the temptations, it is much easier being here. 

Anyway, I had a great moment this morning when I went to get dressed.  All of my post pregnancy clothes were way too big, and many of my pre pregnancy clothes were loose on me.  I am wearing a pair of pants that my mom had given me about 3 years back that were too small at the time she gave them to me.  I am thinking it is time for a closet cleaning although I always worry about gaining weght again and then having no clothes.  So, I am not sure what my official weight is, I would say 145 or even maybe less, whihc means I am quickly approaching my initial goal.  I am very happy with the way I look right now and will just let things take there course without really trying too hard to lose now.  Its been a great journey for me so far and I hope that I can keep this positive outlook for the rest of my life.