3 weeks! Measurements.

Wowza! So, more inches are shed, not much weight, but, That's OK. The slower the weight comes off, the longer it stays off. Right? So, I'm drinking a LOT of water, and a bit of tea. When you go from drinking soda all day, to drinking water all day, you pee. A LOT! Well, at first you do. I'm finally peeing like a normal person, which is great.

I started taking a probiotic,  you know, because I'm old, or whatever. (NOT!) But, It's good for my urinary tract, so, I'll go with it. I've treated my body so awful, for so many years. Now, It's time to treat it nicer, before It's too late.

I'm going to jump right in.

Chest 36in... -3in total

Waist 33in... -5in total

Hips 41in... -2in total

That is crazy! 

I weigh 159lbs, today. That's -6lbs total! 

Okay. Yay! Picture time!

*I crop out my messy room. ;) *

Week 2 Measurements and weigh in.

Okay, all. Here goes.

I am only going to measure my waist and hips from now on.

My weight is 160. -3lbs 

My waist is at 34.5 inches. -1.5 inches

My hips are at 42 inches.  -1 inch 

Slowly but surely, inches are shedding. I haven't done anything outside of increasing my water intake, and removing 98% of my soda drinking habit. 

My pics for this week. 

Until next time! 

1 Week of no soda: Measurements!

So, as you all know, I quit drinking a lot of soda. Like, a LOT! I was drinking well over a 2 liter, every single day.

I know I didn't give much reason, as to why I'm getting rid of the soda, but, if you think about all of the health problems caused by soda pop alone, it was finally enough for me. I want to live long enough I see my kid graduate from college (if she chooses to go to college, which I hope she does), or for her first house/apartment, her marriage, and her babies.

Consider this, soda causes fatty buildup around the liver, and the skeletal system. It is linked to obesity, infertility, diabetes, and many other things, including cancer. All of which, are terrible.

Check out this post, to read more about lesser known side effects of drinking soda. Don't think that just because you are drinking diet, it's going to avoid the fat buildup. It just goes to different areas.

Okay, now, for the fun part! No one correctly guessed my inch loss. I was really hoping for the 8 inch loss, too. Damn.

So, here goes!

Chest: 38 -1in

Waist: 36 -2in

Hips: 43 0in

Thighs: 24 -1.5in

Bicep: 12.5 -1in

Calves: 15 0in

Weight: 163 -2lbs

Okay. So that's a grand total of -5.5 inches, and -2lbs. Not much, but a good start! 

Here are pictures! Please excuse the sheet. I needed more of a contrast between my clothes and the bedding. 

 Front

 Arm

Side

In a couple of weeks, I will be adding in a bit of a workout, but, not yet. I'm not ready yet. With all the pain and swelling in my jaw and mouth, and a tooth extraction coming up, hopefully Friday, I'm not much in the mood for jumping around.

Okay. Next contest!! 

How much weight, in pounds, do you think I'll lose by next Wednesday? 

If you guess correctly, you will win an awesome, handmade (by me), gift! I want to tell you, but, I LOVE surprises (sort of). And I know whoever wins, will love it! Because remember, I'm crafty. 😉 So, share, and get your friends and family involved. 

If more than one person guesses correctly, the prize will go to the first person who guessed that answer. 

GOOD LUCK!

Contest: Final Call

All you have to do, is guess how many inches I will lose/gain, by 11/12/14, since I quit drinking over a two litter of soda every day.

Full disclosure: I have some major swelling in my jaw joint, making it very difficult to chew food. And I'm on 2 antibiotics.

If you click here, it will take you to the page where you enter your guess in the comments section. There will be a prize for the winner! Think: **Christmas** 🎅

If you click here, it will take you to my original measurements.

And: GO!

It is Tastier than you Think...

I've only been off of soda, completely, for a few days, but, I have come to realize I am wanting better foods, since switching over to H2o.

For lunch, I had raw baby spinach, with sharp cheddar cheese, and salsa. That was delicious. (I am aware that I am a weirdo, and I have accepted it. Don't judge me.)

Something else that I've noticed, and I don't know if it is from not smoking, not drinking an assload of soda, or what, but, salsa is a LOT spicier. (Is that even spelled right? Is it even a word? It looks funny to me. Oh, well. You know what I'm saying.) I mean, salsa that I would eat, regularly, that was never spicy to me, before is now burning-my-tongue-off hot.  I guess it could be age, as well? Maybe? I wouldn't bet on that, though. I'm still pretty young. ;)

I am excited to measure again, on Wednesday. I kind-of measured a little yesterday, just out of curiosity, and I was down a whole inch off of my waist. Not too shabby. =D

No more sneak peaks, though. That takes all the fun from next Wednesday's post. ha!

Let's make this interesting!!

How many inches do you think I will have lost by Wednesday, 11/12/14?

I will have you guess 2 areas: Waist and Hips.

(You can find my original measurements on my first blog.)

First person to guess correctly, will get a homemade gift, from ME! =D

Make sure you leave your guesses in the comments section below, (on the actual blog, rather than the shared post).

Exciting!


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Missing my Morning Dr. Pepper

Every morning, after dropping Meg off at school, I usually grab a  for breakfast.
It usually would come in a cup, that looks kind of like:  Yes. That's a Route 44. I guess it could have been worse. It could have been one of those trash can sized cups, from 7-11. Ha! Ewwwwwww. 
 Well. Here's to changes! 
Breakfast is served: 

Straight up ice water. I'll save the lemons and cucumbers for tonight.
This is going to be difficult. No sense in lying about it. I have been on "vacation" since October 20th. I've gotten accustomed  to normal living. Sounds nice, and all, but, I work overnights. I am going to have to get back into the night shift routine, without soda!
Well, wish me luck, I'm going to take a nap in about an hour, but first? Red Band Society MUST be watched.
Until next time...

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My oh My, time to say Goodbye... to soda!

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Hi! I am about to start my second journey in quitting. Sounds crazy, right? Well, I am actually going to quit drinking soda pop.

At least once a week, I am going to post my measurements. I know! What woman in her right mind would share that with EVERYONE? Well. Me, of course.

I will also share my weight. Starting out, I won't be doing any special workouts, or anything like that. Just switching soda out, and replacing it with sugarless tea and water.

Easy peazy, right? Wrong! I need to make sure I my head doesn't explode, due to lack of sugar and caffeine. Aleve, motrin, ibuprofin, and Tylenol are stocked. I have ice, lemons, cucumbers, and water. I brewed black tea, and green tea.

Now it's time to start!

Here are my measurements, this time. Beginning measurements.
(Oh, all measurements are taken from the widest part of each area, every time)

Chest: 39 inches

Waist: 38 inches

Hips: 43 inches

Thighs: r-25in L-24.5in

Calves: r&l-15in

Biceps: r&l-13in

Weight: 165lbs

Height: 4'11"

Here are my start pictures. (In my kid's room. Lol.)

Let the GAMES begin!

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