16 weeks

It's crazy that today is 16 weeks since my surgery. The 14th is technically my 4 month anniversary though.....but I am happy to say that I am down 55 lbs as of this morning. What a fantastic feeling!

I am now really, really needing clothes. I am picking up a few items at a time at discount stores, such as Ross, Marshall's and DD's. I found the cutest top at DD's the other day. The girls at work were shocked that DD's carried something so cute. And I found some adorable capri dress pants at Target in the 70% off rack. They were $8.38. That price made me happy.  I am down to one pair of jeans that I can still wear, one pair of work out pants, two pairs of dress pants and two skirts. Needless to say, I have been doing A LOT of laundry! But it's sooooooooo worth it.

Health wise, I am feeling great. My energy is better than pre-surgery. I am still tired by 9 pm, but that's just my internal clock. I wake up so early in the mornings! I can't help it--been this way since I was a baby. I am proud to say that I am now able to stay up until  10:30 pm on a regular basis. I find myself doing things around the house or crafting from 9 - 10:30.

Let's talk about hair.....OMG I hit the 3 month mark and my hair started falling out. It is creepy how much falls out. I am SO thankful that I have a lot of hair, because it doesn't look thin. I did have it cut short so that it'll grow back easier/look better when it grows back. I am taking biotin and eating my 60 grams of protein every day.

My skin is doing great with the weight loss. I don't have any saggy or flappy arm skin, which I was worried about. I do have jello-jiggly fat, but that's always been the case. I am working out most days, doing all kinds of different things. My favorite thing to do is the elliptical machine. Love that thing!  I still don't like exercising. It's not enjoyable-I can think of numerous other things to clean around the house or organize, but exercise is a necessary evil.

On that note, it's Friday and I am so thankful for the week to end!

Have a great day.

Peace, Love and Joy,
Rachel