12 Week Bravado

Yesterday I promised to share my age and weight. I regret that now. It was said in a moment of confidence and bravado. In honor of our 12 week anniversary on the Eat to Live program I will keep that promise.

I am 46 years old. I turned 46 this week. I don't mind telling you I am 46 because I feel like I am 36. In fact I feel better now than I did at age 36. I am stronger and healthier now. But sharing my weight...that seems like such a stigma. Each Monday I step on the scales and I am amazed that I have lost weight. I average 2 lbs a week. Occasionally I will show a 1 lb loss, but the next week it will 3 lbs. I feel surprised by the loss because I am completely satiated on this diet. I don't feel like I am struggling at all. It seems too easy.

Are you interested in how tall I am? I always like to know how tall people are along with their weight. I am 5'9".

Okay. Enough stalling. When I started this diet on February 16th I weighed 236 lbs. I set a goal to get under 200 lbs by my 46th birthday. On my birthday I weighed myself and came in at 199!

• I've lost 37 pounds in 12 weeks.
• I've lowered my cholesterol by more than 50 points. 
• I can run 3 miles - alone - without anyone pushing me. 
• I feel pretty darn good about myself.
• I only need 6 hours of sleep - unless I work out really hard. 
• I have energy and stamina.
• I am more cheerful and think more clearly.
• Allergies are nearly gone
• Skin looks better and better each week.
• I want fresh produce and whole food to eat. 
• the list of good news goes on and on.

I bought some new shoes to celebrate. I spent a better part of my birthday trying on clothes only to find that the plus size is too big and the "regular" sizes are too snug. So for the time being I am still in baggy clothing, but that should change in a few weeks. 

So now you know. I weigh 199 lbs. But don't hang on to that number for long - because it ain't stickin' on me.