Less of Josephine.

Caution: some touchy-feely stuff ahead, most unlike my normal sarcastic self.

I’ve had 2 really great weigh-ins in a row now, so I’m a very happy camper. This week I’m down to 186.8, which is a 3.6 pound loss for the week and a 21 pound loss total for 7 weeks worth of effort!

My body is just now beginning to reflect the changes with a noticeably smaller waist and, slightly less exciting, noticeably smaller boobs, too. I’ve moved to my next smaller pair of shorts, which is a relief because I really despised the ugly, dump ones I was wearing so much because nothing else fit. Or, perhaps more truthfully, the old shorts were fine and I despised the dumpy body that was wearing them. I’m also extremely pleased with my fitness improvement — my running and biking are getting stronger and stronger every session. I had one of my best runs to-date over the weekend and I felt so freaking strong the whole way through. There were moments it felt effortless, like I was flying. When I finished I was on a tremendous high, the endorphins just pumping through my system, and no food could taste as good as that feels, period. Soon I’ll be getting back in the pool (renewing my pool membership is a 40 pound down reward, so 19 pounds to go!) and then looking for a triathlon to race! Conveniently, there are several races in the fall that just might do for me!

Not only am I feeling good physically, I’m feeling really good mentally as I’ve had no problems transitioning from vegetarianism to full veganism. It feels really, really good to be eating ethically, even if I’m therefore totally out of step with most of the people around me. But I love it. I love that fact that I’m minimizing the world’s cruelty to the absolute best of my ability. I love being a part of the solution, not the problem. I wish I had made the transition years ago.

So, I’m in a very good place right at this moment. I have broken my binge eating pattern and it’s been 54 days since I’ve had a binge. I hope (plan!) to NEVER have another. I’m feeling motivated and sure I can continue on this journey to the healthy me. I’m focused and already planning strategies for maintenance, since that has always proved the trickiest part of the equation. Happy, happy, joy, joy, Josephine is making a comeback!