You guys were right. I needed to measure myself to see real results! My friend Lisa Banks, who owns the Curves on Broadway in Boise, is so great. Yesterday, she looked up my measurements from two years ago (when I weighed about the same as when I started this blog). Then, she measured me and printed out the results. For the most part, I was pleased. It was good for me to see. 
Look at the numbers on the right in red - that is what I have lost! The four inches lost in my waist was my biggest surprise! I can't remember the last time my waist measured in the 20's! I just barely made that one. Of course Chip's first comment was that he hopes the bust numbers stop going down... ha ha! - 2.75 inches - yikes! But he was very proud of me. :)
So, the pounds may be coming off slowly, but that's okay when I see these numbers on the measuring tape! And Lisa said I can come in every month - she's so great!
So far, it's been a great week! I did push it a little too hard yesterday and hurt my shoulder, but it is much better today. Also, something is going on with my right foot. On that "pad" on the bottom of my foot under my toes, there is a lump, and it is swollen. I can't walk on it barefoot. I don't remember doing anything specific, and hope so much it is just irritated for some weird reason and will go away. Right now, I burn about 550 calories every day just on the elliptical and I would be pretty bummed if I had to stop that! So, even though my body is taking a little beating here and there, I'm still doing great! I have a lot of support and feel very blessed.
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WOW!!! I realized I hadn't commented on your last post yet and so I hoped on quick to do that, but then I saw THIS post!!! YOWZA!!! That is just awesome! (Ok, I'll stop with so many exclamation points so you don't think I'm shouting at you - but seriously, awesome job!) Clearly, you are doing a great job in your dedication and commitment to this and now you really are seeing the results. I hope this helps you as you continue on reaching your goal. You're comment regarding Chip's "concern" about the bustline numbers TOTALLY made me laugh - because that's EXACTLY what Elliott would say if it were me and he saw those *particular* numbers going down! What can we say? Guys will be guys - but at least they support us. Much like a good bra!!! Keep the numbers coming DOWN and your spirits UP!
tracy, great job! it is so satisfying to see inches go down. keep it up and i hope your injuries don't slow you down!
See??? I thought more was happening than just pounds. Very nice, very nice, very nice!! And very proud of you!
Love,
Mom
Now does this convince you a little bit to not stress over the weight number so much? Those inches number look great!
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