Still going, but getting there

Well, it’s been almost a month since I last posted. Yes, it appears that the jeans may have had a little influence on my weight, but really not enough for me to justify it – the week after the jeans-wearing, I wore many fewer clothes and only lost 2.5lb on the previous week (which was a gain of 1.5lb) – ok, so that’s still good.

Anyway, I’m trying to keep the momentum, which has proven hard with the Future Hubby’s birthday and a visit to the future in-laws for two weekends out of the last three. Last week was a nice 1lb off, but I’m suspicious that this week will be at best a maintain – between sauces and popcorn and the like I really haven’t been that good.

All that said, today I had to go out and buy a belt. I’ve got a couple of pairs of size 14 trousers which are a bit on the big side. While this is a good thing, it’s also a bit of an issue when it comes to the trousers functioning as trousers. So a belt it is. So far so good.

I’ve also bought some new trousers in a size 12 - woo! They’re a little on the tight side, but they fasten and there’s no horrible muffin topping so I’m pretty happy with them. Next stop will be some size 12 jeans, and eventually some nice linen trousers (I’ve seen them, I’ve tried them on, they’re too tight right now but I will have them for the honeymoon!)

I have also had to order some new bras. This is a side effect of losing weight that I was expecting, but dreading. My back size has gone down – which could be a pain because it makes me a difficult size. However, I tried on a cup-size smaller than I usually would in M&S (knowing that their sizes are generous anyway) and the bra fit really nicely. Sadly they only had a blue set and I wanted the white and grey set, but they kindly ordered them in for me.

Weigh in again on Wednesday, I’ve lost 1st 1.5lb so far. My club 10 target is close now; just 2.5lb away. Perhaps not this week, maybe next week if I’m good.

Oh! In other news, we’ve seen a personal trainer and I’m going for a fitness test soon. Hopefully that will give me an idea of how out of shape I really am!