For instance, in the beginning, I used to be able to walk only 7 MINUTES before my lower back was in such excruciating pain that I had to stop and rest before continuing. Guess what? Yesterday, I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill with only minor pain.
Guess what else? My clothes are beginning to be loose. Not just 'gee the thighs in my pants are baggy', but 'Holy freak! If I have to hitch up my pants one more time I'm gonna scream!' sort of baggy. Shirts that used to be my last resort, are suddenly being considered for the Goodwill pile.
And, wonder of all wonders, I have MORE energy. You may think, "Hey, that's kind of nice." But one must remember that I already only get about 5-6 hours of sleep per night. For the last two nights I've fallen asleep around 1 a.m. (it takes me longer to fall asleep - not the other way around like most people) and I'm wide awake around 5 a.m. That equates to about 4 hours sleep. Plus, I'm off all forms of caffeine. No coffee, no tea, no caffeinated pops, or even chocolate. Yet, I'm usually able to get through the whole day with only a 30 minute nap around 6 pm, then I'm good for the rest of the night.
The numbness in my hands is going down. It's not gone yet, but it's also not constant any more. That, alone is worth the 12 lb weight loss.
All in all, I'm satisfied where things are headed. I wish I could drop my weight faster, but I'm also aware that it takes a great deal of effort to get the boulder rolling.
Stay with me! There are many more amazing things to come!
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