Weight vs Inches

So weighing between 164-170 at any given time and never seeing mich of a change can be depressing. That is why I use clothes, body measurements, and what my husband notices. I have avoided measuring myself since last July 2014. Partly out of paying attention to the scale and not to my clothes. 

     Recently, I gave away at least 15 pairs of pants that either are too big or now that they fit, did not look good on me. Only 2 pairs didn't fit but were not my style. Another item is my undies of which i have gone from large down to a med. 

I did go ahead and purchase two new bras which were not as easy to find as I have a large cup size but my ribcage is now 34". Having the right size bras helps my tops fit correctly, the material lays how it was designed without embarrassing gaps.

  Well, Jan 30, 2015, at almost midnight, I finally did my measurements. Wow! I have lost a total of 5"! So, though there has been no weight change, my body is changing. So remember to not get stuck on the scale nber eapecially when you are performing weight bearing exercises.

Dieting vs healthy eating

So in the discussion of dieting, i don't diet. I have plenty of books regarding weight loss and cooking.

My former endocrinologist gave me a choice of the Zone or South Beach.

Well, i am not much for prepackaged food as i am for cooking from scratch so I of course chose the Zone.

The reason I was recommended this is that it is hard for me to get enough caloric intake in a day that is balanced/ healthy. 

So yes, if you eat healthy, you can sometimes be looking at the end of the day with only 900 calories on the balance sheet and thinking can I eat 2 protein bars to reach my 1300 calories and not throw it back up b/c you are already so full.

The result of having a small stomach and not eating enough food is that you can gain weight and not be getting your nutritional needs met.

Don't get me wrong I love and eat unhealthy foods and will cook them willingly or go out and buy them. But instead of eating a 1/2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, i have my free one and then my favorite Iced Cream Filled. Of course, now a days, I get the Cram Filled withou tthe Chocolate Icing as I can't seem to handle that much sweetness. I also limit myself to a 3-6 month range between donuts. That way it is a special treat and not a habit.