Today is the first day to report for the challenge, "Accounting For Everything!" I will see how much progress I can make in two weeks. Even if my weight would not change much, I am planning to keep a good habit of doing workout and choosing healthier food.
I have been wanted to put some pictures of mine since I found that I, again, could not fit into the dress I used to wear. This is from my favorite Betsey Johnson purchased in 2006. At that time I think I was around 118. I had no problem wearing this. I moved to Florida from California in 2006 and started gaining weight. By 2007, I could not wear this dress. I really set my mind and kept good diet/exercise in 2010, and in summer 2010, I was able to wear this dress again. The first picture is from that time. And here I am again, I cannot wear it!! This dress material is cotton, so there is no room to stretch. I took this second picture after dinner, so my stomach was full.... Oh, I know it is just a tiny difference and really does not matter in a big picture.
My weight loss success in 2006 was strong mind-set on goal: be healthy and lose weight. It was right after my thyroid surgery, and I was more health conscious and was afraid to gain weight suddenly. In addition, a two-week stay in Japan in fall 2009 with family made me more weight conscious. I felt so big when I was in Japan. I think those two issues were my motivations.
It may be impossible to fit in this dress in two weeks, but I still can hope some changes.
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