A whole new me

It seemed like a while since I posted last. Then I saw the date. Wow, that really was a long time. Need to try a little harder from now on.

A whole lot has been changing. Besides my work life being insane, my father in-law got ill (admitted to the hospital the day I last posted) and spent a couple of days and came home with a pace maker and a walker. Since he lives with us, it pretty much has been constant chaos, trying to get him to/from doctors and the such.

My dear son starts kindergarten tomorrow. I am so excited for him. I doubt he will be sleeping much tonight.

Anyway, since there has been so much going on, it really became a true test to my new lifestyle.

I can't seem to remember all the specifics right now, but the summary to date is as follows:

Total Loss to date: 38 pounds
Time on HCG: 8 weeks
Total inches on HCG: 15

I have been off the HCG now for about 6 weeks. It is going well. I avoid all complex carbs. Haven't had potatoes, carrots, rice or pasta since April. I do occasionally eat sugar (very little) and if I eat any bread I do it in the am. I am still losing weight. I am watching my calories, it is not that difficult. The HCG broke a lot of my addictions and I find that if I eat too much or too rich food, I feel sick after.

I still have 30 pounds to lose, I may go back on HCG in January. I need some time and I am curious to see if I can get through the holidays on my new lifestyle. I am confident I can.

Motivation is a lot of the help. I have spent the day hemming some pants that a dear friend gave me - grateful for her generosity since I had nothing to wear and dreaded yet another shopping trip becuase I didn't want to spend more money on clothes that will be too big in 3 months. I know, I probably should relish the idea.... but the huge part about today is that those pants I am hemming, are size 14!!! Very motivating, I am now the size I was when I got married all those 8 years ago.