Weight-Loss Plan

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This is an area that really gives me trouble, but I'm ready to take the plunge. I trust the company enough, and I'm about to explode out of all my clothes. I heard about this weight loss product when it came out. I've read some incredible success stories. I've seen other people who have used it, even my hairdresser.

I don't think of my weight in terms of pounds. I think of it in terms of how I feel, look, and what size clothes I wear. I'm now a size 18, and about to move firmly into a size 20. I don't own anything in a size 20. I am now diagnosed asthmatic, I'm sure my weight doesn't help me breathe.

I was eyeballing these weight-loss products and calculating price, price-per-day, price-per-meal, looking at my bank account and feeling very depressed. Ah, yes, and putting even more weight on.

Then I started bursting at the seams -- literally. Ready for size 20? NO! I realized I had a choice: spend money on a new wardrobe with NO END in sight -- or lose the weight, and fit into all the clothes I already have.

Well, duh.

I compare the new weight loss plan with my alternative: not only will I be eating healthy, saving time figuring out what to eat, not having to run into a fast-food joint so my stomach isn't growling at a client's office during a meeting -- I'm saving money on my wardrobe! Pass the shake!

I'll document my progress here.

By the way -- not only are the products "organic" (as in for-real not FDA/USDA), but the soy products are NOT genetically modified. Bless them! I'm a no-chemicals type of person. I'm also grateful that they're using fructose to sweeten the shakes and not sugar substitutes. I'd rather have water with lemon than even consider having a diet soda.

Date	Week	Notes
1/21/08	-1	order placed
1/24/08	0	received package, purchase a scale, weigh-in at 197lbs, measured at 40" waist, 48" hips. Size, barely 18, probably 20.
1/31/08	1	193lbs, measured at 38" waist, 47" hips. Size 18. Woot!
2/10/08	2	191lbs, measured at 38" waist, 47" hips. Size 18 fits great.
2/22/08	3	187lbs. I still need to exercise more.
3/1/08	5	184.8lbs.
3/8/08	6	183lbs.
3/16/08	7	180.3lbs. 1/4 of my goal weight lost!! Purchased Godspell soundtrack. :)
3/23/08	8	179.4lbs.
4/1/08	9.5	178lbs.
4/13/08	11	175.2lbs.
4/20/08	12	174.6lbs. Dratted networking events! :) 36.5"waist, 45.25"hips. I've lost weight everywhere, though, my pants legs are swimming on me. I wore a dress yesterday! :)
4/23/08	12.5	173lbs. Snuck in an extra weigh-in. Comfortably wearing a size 16 pant. 24lbs gone!! My weight loss is now notable to anyone who has seen me recently.
5/10/08	15	168.8lbs. Almost to my next goal! Could be there next week! I need to watch my diet more closely.

Next Goal: 166.0 lbs - my halfway mark - Purchase Evita (double album) soundtrack! :)

These are my results on an approximately 1500 calorie diet, 5'3.5" female, with a "body type II" i.e. I can lose weight if I'm trying &/or exercising. My results may not be typical, but they don't seem to be very uncommon. I'm required to disclaim my weight loss, legally, so don't let this disclaimer dissuade you from trying -- just from being disappointed. Your results could darned well be much better if you exercise or walk more than I do!

See my blog for blow-by-blow information, musings, reactions, etc.

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