The Numbers: November 18th edition
Weight: 246
Height: 5′8″
BMI: 37.4
Measurements
Neck: 14.25
Bicep: 15 (-.25″)
Forearm: 11.5
Chest: 47
Waist: 44 (-1″)
Hips: 48
Thigh: 26
Calf: 18
The progress was slower this week. I found encouragement though in looking back at some old numbers. For example, since my highest point after Amira’s birth…
- I’ve lost 39 lbs.
- I’ve lost nearly 10 inches around my waist
- I’ve lost 6 inches around my hips and chest
- My BMI has dropped from 43.3 to 37.4
I need to get some new photos up of my progress. I’ll try to do that today.
I’m finding that adding green juices and smoothies and eating more raw meals is making this journey to optimal health much easier. It isn’t as difficult, physically or psychologically. That alone is making me a fan of raw eating.
My two week challenge with Paul went really well and helped me push through 5 lbs of loss. I’m strategizing another challenge for myself. I’m going to do a short challenge followed by a longer one. My first will be between now and Thanksgiving. 9 days including today. My goal: lose 3 lbs. My second will be from November 29th until Christmas, nearly 30 days. Goal: lose 12 lbs. Accomplishing both of these goals would have me at 231 lbs on Christmas morning. That would be a Merry Christmas to me, indeed! 
Breakfast this morning was juice:
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
- 1 large leaf of purple kale
- 1/2 a cucumber
- 1 pear
- 1 apple
- 1/2 lemon
As always, I do love my green juices. Well, in the case of today, purple juice. 
Embrace Love, Embrace Life, Embrace Your Health!
November 18th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Good luck! Looks like you’re doing pretty well there, it’s not easy to lose weight is it?? Keep up the good work.
Raw food is great for the body. I try to eat as much as I can, and it’s easier if your whole family is doing it too, for moral support.
I work in an office of sugar addicts, myself included, I need to quit the Friday donuts. And the Starbucks, etc..
November 18th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Thanks Chandira. It’s been a lot of work. Although like I said, going more and more raw, I’m finding it easier on many levels. Thanks for checking in with me and for the support! It really helps!!
November 20th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
You have juice for breakfast, but what kinds of foods do you eat the rest of the day. Just curious.