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No, I did not go from 253.0 to 249.2 in two days. When I started over on Sunday, I was using last Thursday night's weight. Still, it's a good loss from then considering I've mostly been gaining or going up and down 2 to 4 pounds at a time.
Because of my health issues, I retain water very easily. And since I've been getting very little exercise (especially in our current weather), most of this loss and gain is likely water-related. There is a different this time, though. This time I have also changed what I'm eating, and I'm not swelling as much.
Though I still have a lot of pain in my hip and legs, overall I am feeling better. I'm sleeping better and have more energy during the day. I have not had that afternoon slump that makes me want to nap from 5 to 9 p.m. After an initial breakout, my skin is clearing up. I am going to continue to notice and make note of these positive changes, as they will motivate me to make further positive changes in the way I eat and spend my time.
I feel like this is a great beginning. For me, sustaining the momentum and persevering have been my downfall in the past. But the past is just that -- the past. All I can do is take things one day at a time and be mindful of all my actions. That is how I will move forward into a healthier future.
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