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So crazy to see the progress I’ve made with this Fitbit data. When I got my new fitbit in October my cardio fitness rating was 33-37 aka average. I’ve seen it go from average to average-good to good and now good-very good! Also -0.6lbs on the weight watchers scale today! Glad that I was able to get back on track after my Pittsburgh weekend!

Bought these workout capris at the bookstore of my undergrad on clearance a long while back while there for a reunion, 2014 maybe? They were a ladies large and I thought I could fit them given I was Triathlon training at the time. Alas I forgot college gear “ladies” generally fit 18 year old bodies. They were embarrassing tight and went to the back of the drawer. At some point I pulled them out to try on and I could barely pull them up. Womp, back to the back of the drawer.

After an out of town weekend and T away for work this week we’re behind in laundry (T does most of the household laundry ?). I searched my workout bottom drawer and had a sea of full length pants or shorts. Then I spotted these lone capris and decided to give them a try. Success! Wore them on a walk and to Body Pump class!

Talk about a NSV!

So when I restarted this weight loss effort for the umpteenth time on 12/28/17 at 196.5 lbs I set a weight goal of 179. It seemed far away, but more realistic than my actual goal weight of ~168.

Well week by week, pound by pound, small change by small change I’m down the 17.5+ pounds I set out to achieve. Just look at the weight loss chart! With all goals, I will enjoy this achievement, but I have set a new goal of 165!

When I first started my weight loss efforts at 222.6 lbs in 2010 my goal weight was 168 and my ultimately goal weight was 155. I think 165 is a realistic and happy medium in terms of BMI, body fat percentage, maintenance, etc.

I’d love to hit the 160s by my 35th Birthday on August 4th!

Let’s do this!

So many measurements! Yesterday I did my end of month weigh in and measurements. Solid progress. Then jumped on the scale today for my WIW 

Last week: 179.9 (I was holding steady there for a little while) 

This week: 178.7 

Change : -1.2

This baby is taking years off my life due to stress, granted he’s my whole world and enriches my life every day. 

However for the past 3 weeks or so he’s essentially been on a hunger strike. Refusing to eat any type of dog food. T and I could certainly tell he’s lost weight but today at the vet I was horrified to see he went from 7.7lbs just about 6 lbs. The vet was alarmed too. 

Fred’s had a lot of bloodwork the past few months, but that doesn’t always tell the full story. Fred had an insatiable appetite for most of Feb and Mar even waking us up crying for food. Now for most of April the pendulum swung the other way so we’re readjusting his meds again. 

The good news is the vet took Fred off prescription food because he’s more interested in him eating period. Thank goodness between a mix of wet and dry non-prescription food Fred ate today. I moved his bed into the kitchen while I telework because I wanted to keep an eye on him. Here’s hoping he will continue eating and that we finally get the med dosage right. 

Anyone know where I can donate 3 different bags of nearly full expensive prescription dog food?

Well instead of wallowing after my cancelled Raleigh trip I decided to spend yesterday and today being productive (and burning a lot of calories outside). Excited to see my Impatiens take root and flourish!

*a sunburnt tramp stamp is an unfortunate consequence of being an old millennial homeowner haha. Next time I’ll remember to apply my sunscreen there too!