The End of Phase One

These past 90 days have been a journey that I never was sure that I was strong enough to endure.
I never thought that I was strong enough to go through with it.

But I did...

I did it, and I finally made it all the way to the end!

I won't lie, there were many times where I thought that I couldn't do it. There were many times where I thought that I couldn't go on.

But I finished out my 90 days.

My starting weight was 224.4 lbs.

I was very easily wearing a size 20 and I really should have been in 2X clothing.

Today... I weigh in at 183.5 lbs.

I have lost a total of 40.9 lbs!

I am currently in size 14/15 jeans. I wear large tshirts and dresses (for the most part - a few small xl's I fit into and a few large mediums I can wear).

90 days..... 40.9 lbs!

I didn't think that I would be able to do it. I really didn't. I thought it would be a long shot of being down 30lbs. But add an additional 10lbs?! I'm floored!

I still have my moments where I am surprised at the reflection that I see in the mirror.
Mainly it's because I still view myself as the person I was back in January.
But there are times when I am actually excited to wear clothes and dress up.

Before it was a struggle. I was embarrassed. I couldn't figure out how to make clothes flatter me.
Now I am dealing with the opposite. I'm so used to covering that I tend to still hide my body.
And thats when I typically become shocked when I'm forced out of my fashion comfort zone.

I guess that with time, I will find a happy medium.

I still have a long way to go to get to my goal. But for now, I will celebrate and rejoice in this accomplishment :)

Start to Finish Comparison:

Start                                                                                               Finish























Neck:                                    15"                                                                        13 3/4"  
Bust:                                     46"                                                                        40"  
Under Bust:                          40 1/2"                                                                  34 1/2"
Waist:                                   40"                                                                        36"
Hips:                                    51 1/2"                                                                   46 1/2"              
Thighs:                                 28"                                                                        26"
Calf:                                     17"                                                                        16"
Arms:                                   16 1/2"                                                                  15"  
Weight:                                224.4 lbs                                                                183.5 lbs






















I'll never be one to brag, but for the first time in a few years, I actually feel good about myself.

I hope to continue to improve and build on that inner self confidence over the next few months.


Jess

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