I’ve found talking about it really helps keep me accountable.
Last time I posted I was feeling miserable, but encouraged by my weight loss. I had been plateaued for so long I didn’t see myself losing more with a drastic change. After kids and a bad medicine making me gain, I was up to 193. I then lost about 20 over a year, and more recently had been steadily fluctuating between 171-174.
I quit drinking regularly and decided just to weigh my intake so as to not overeat. Just basic diet changes otherwise, and eating protein for breakfast. I lost 5 pounds in the first week which was AWESOME. Likely all just water weight and bloating but still. But I’ve been feeling super depressed and anxious. I had started anxiety meds and resolved that, but no drinking really spiked my depression for the first time in 10 years to the point that when my doctor asked how I was doing I literally BURST into tears. (I’m genuinely happy so this isn’t normal). I started Prozac to supplement my other meds and my mood is SO much better!
Anyways, I weighed myself today. I’m down to 166.5 and I could cry happy tears. I’m only 3 pounds away from reaching my first goal, which is my prepregnancy weight with my last child. I haven’t seen this number on the scale for over 3 years!!! What an awesome boost to continue on!
I’ll be the first now to advocate, you don’t need to be an alcoholic to have an alcohol problem. Take care of your mental health and your crappy habits. I’m only 19 days in and not quitting booze for good (social drinking), but the change is amazing! 8 pounds down in 2.5 weeks is enough motivation for me!
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