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1 month

We officially made it ONE month on this little health adventure of ours. Phew! It has had challenges, but we've made it! I haven't had any sugar for an entire month, no bread either!! Those are two huge milestones by themselves. Amazing feat if I do say so myself. We will be sticking to this little plan, but just wanted to take a minute to bask in the deliciousness of a small success. I haven't lost anymore weight as far as the scale is concerned. Sticking at a flat 8 pounds. However, some large changes have taken place in terms of my body. I measured on day one and yesterday. I have lost 3 inches around my waist, 2 inches around each thigh. I even wore a size smaller pants to work this week and they looked great! I am working out at least 4 times per week and sticking to the diet with small moments of cheating (2 meals with rice this month). I am so pleased with our successes thus far and even more pleased that I have no desire to jump ship...YET!! So with that, here's to month 2!
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Anonymous said…
Yeah, CONGRATs!!! You should be so proud of yourself! It is a never ending battle unfortunately!

Love ya,
J
February 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Yeah, CONGRATs!!! You should be so proud of yourself! It is a never ending battle unfortunately!

Love ya,
J
February 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Good for you Kara -- I could never do it as I have no self control what-so ever....keep up the good work!!
Hugs,
Nicole
February 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Kara said…
Nic--Silly Girl! You don't need to do it. You look fantastic. I could post your pic as my motivation ;)
Can't wait to see you and that cute little belly in a few months. So excited!! I will email with details as they come, but I'll be there in July. Also, we made the wraps. So yummy. Claire actualy ate them with out saying a word. It was a first!! Thanks for the recipe. They'll become a regular meal here.
K
February 8, 2011 at 5:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh Kara - You are way too funny....I don't think I'd be any motivation now....I'm about the same size as Kirsten and she's due in April -- Good Lord.
Glad the wraps turned out....my kids love them too! Can't wait to see you...
Hugs,
Nic
February 8, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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