Week #9

 I made it!!! Week #9 and going strong on my weight loss journey. How much weight have I lost? No clue. I'm at least down 20 + pounds.. I'm guessing 28 maybe 30 by now? Size 12 comfortably in skinny jeans. My XL tanks are swimming on me. 

I went from a 40-1/2 inch waist to a 34 inch waist in 8 weeks. Eating around 600 - 900 calories per day is more accurate. I do try to aim for around 500, but usually go over on weekend or whenever I eat out. 

I had a reward facial yesterday with a neighbor friend. Plus returned a pair of leggings for another reward of skinny black jeans, size 11. They fit perfect and I actually have to pull them up sometimes as they slip down. I'm looking forward to when I need a belt to wear them. 

My weight? what's my guess? I'm at least low 180s if not in the high 170's now or at least this week. Do I think I could have kept up losing 4 pound a week? Not sure at least 1, if not 2, maybe 3? 

Feeling thinner and was told yesterday that I looked great by the neighbor friend. Of course I did say that I had been on a diet for almost 9 weeks and said I've at least lost 20 pounds since Nov 30th. I'd like some one to notice without me saying anything. I'm sure that's to come in the next few weeks! 

More rewards are to come, I'd like a pedicure and a new hair style with my hair colored. 

I've been going to the gym, doing the stair master for 5 minutes (it's hard!) and then walking 2.9mph for 30 min on the treadmill with some hills. I need to make this at least an hour. Plus, I lift weights for at least 15 min at the gym. Need to increase this too. Skiing is in the afternoon for about an hour. I also do my min plank and dumb bells. Oh and work to burn 200 to 400 calories M-F. It all adds up to calorie deficit.