Another Plateau...

 Yes..It has happened again!  Another Plateau.  The only thing I have lost is inches, but a loss is a loss!  I can't be mad about that! 

Weight : 236.6
 Waist : 43
 Hips : 56
 Bust : 53

Do have some issues...like the hazards of running in the winter.  Ran when it was super cold and windy, and I only had running Capri's. Gave myself wind burn, and darn did that hurt.  My legs were red and itchy for a while!  So I went out and bought a cheap pair of running leggings to keep my legs warm. Also picked up some snow traks, they are these elastic and metal grippers that go right on your shoes.  Ran last night after it had done a big snowfall and then melted part of the day, also one of my first night runs.  It was slushy, muddy, snowy and not a lot of sidewalk space without snow.  I definitely noticed it as I had to spend a lot of time dodging snow chunks, mud puddles and all sorts of other obstacles.  I can honestly say though, it was one of my best runs yet!  It felt really good, and even though I was soaked up to my ankles with ice water and mud, it was wonderful! Quiet, calm, soothing and I felt awesome! Ended my run feeling like I could go another 5 km more!  I have faith my next week weigh in will be a good one.  My sister did say it may take a week for a bad/good week to get to you, so I know I will have a great week.  I am feeling very positive, although I have been fighting some serious demons the past few days.  Hungry all the time, wanting to eat bad foods, and trying to talk myself out of my runs.  I know that the person in my head has poor self esteem, and I know I self sabotage.  This is no different.  I have started seeing definite changes in my body and perhaps that inner voice is scared, or feels I don't deserve it so it starts saying for me to stop.  I have to fight it quite a bit!  More and more lately. The minute I start doing good, it starts up.  I started seeing sagging skin on my belly, not the most attractive thing in the world, but an unmistakable sign the weight is coming off.  That voice must have gotten all shook up and went into overdrive.  That was why I had the night run.  The voice kept talking me out of my run all day, I finally said NO...I need to do this, and it was the best run!  OK...now for a recap, it has been 8 weeks since I began this journey...2 months!! 

1 month ago                           2 months ago
Weight : 242.4                       253
Waist : 45                               48
Hips : 57                                57
Bust : 54                                56

1 month                                  2 months
down 5.6 lbs                          16.4
down 2 inches                        down 5 inches
down  1 inch                          down 1 inch
down 1 inch                           down 3 inches

Holy..that puts stuff in perspective!!  16 lbs...5 inches off my waist?!? WOW!!!  That feels really, really good!! My hips seem to be my trouble spot, but I have always been really hippy.  Maybe I will look into some extra exercises to get those down a bit!  OK..here's to another wonderful week, and another wonderful month! Can't wait to see how far I'll be next time!!  Onwards and downwards! What an incredible journey this is!