Losing the Baby Fat Weight Loss Update: Latest Results

It’s been over a month since my last weight loss update.😬

Sorry about that! I have good news, though.

After 21 years of being considered obese, I’m now officially only overweight.

I know this might sound silly, but I’m pretty happy about this. It was my goal to get out of the weight range that is considered “obese” for my short height, and I’ve finally done it.

I have a smile on my face as I write this because it feels so good. I’m currently wearing either size 8 or 10 in pants depending on the garment. This is also amazing because I was really happy when I was wearing a size 14 and could also fit into a size 12 depending on the style of pants.

To be able to wear size 8 in pants almost every day now is crazy. I went to Kohls over the weekend and left with a new pair of size 8 dress pants. I can easily fit into them and I think they’re going to be a nice addition to my limited wardrobe.

Weight Loss Results

As for my weight loss, in my last update, I weighed in at 162.2 lbs. Today, I stepped on the scale and weighed 157.4 lbs. so I’ve lost another 4.8 lbs. since my last update! 😀

I’m thrilled with this progress, and I think I’ve finally found the right “diet” that works for me. It’s not really a “diet” though in the sense that it isn’t something I’m going to go on and off simply for weight loss.

I think it’s better to say that I’ve found the right “diet lifestyle” that works for me and it consists of foods I enjoy and could eat forever. These foods are filling, full of nutrition, low-calorie, low-sodium, low-protein (but I still get all the protein I need so don’t worry!), and the basic principles of this “diet lifestyle” align with those of the Rice Diet that was popular a long time ago.

As I continue with these weight loss updates, I plan on sharing more about my rice diet lifestyle (which isn’t all rice and actually includes a variety of foods) and I’ll also share resources for those that would like to learn more. So stay tuned.

Now onto what I’ve been eating…

Plant-Based Foods I’ve Been Eating Since My Last Update

• Popcorn (I eat it plain although I also had a bag of Skinny Pop at a fun Easter event.)
• Mandarin oranges, apples, bananas, frozen dragon fruit, watermelon, pineapple, dates, applesauce
• Cucumbers, lettuces, tomatoes, corn, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers
• Salads with lite Italian dressing or balsamic dressing
• Buona Beef Chopped Salad with Balsamic dressing and a piece of wheat bread
• White rice with salt-free spices
• Smoothies
• Coffee with Elmhurst Oat Creamer (this creamer has no oil and no sodium)
• Potatoes baked in the air fryer
• Air fryer tortilla chips with no-oil
• French bread
• Pasta
• Pancakes
• Waffles
• Cream of rice cereal with salt-free spices
• Cream of rice cereal with salt-free spices and a little marinara sauce
• Brazil nuts
• Texas toast from City BBQ (From those of you who read my previous goals post, I ended up eating a side salad with Italian dressing and an order of Texas toast for lunch at City Barbeque. I dipped my Texas toast in City BBQ’s barbeque sauces, and it was so delicious!)
• Cream of wheat with salt-free spices
• Black beans
• Pinto beans
• Mashed potatoes with salt-free spices, low-sodium ketchup, and greens
• Cream of wheat with salt-free spices and veggies mixed in

Weight Loss So Far in 2022

So far I’ve lost 11.2 lbs. this year and I’m on my way to losing the 15 lbs. I made a goal to lose in 2022. In fact, since I’ve finally found the diet that works for me as a lifestyle and that I love AND that’s making me healthy, I should have no problem, Lord willing, accomplishing my goal and even surpassing it before the end of the year.

This has been a huge blessing and I wish I would have discovered the rice diet lifestyle sooner. But, oh well, I’m thankful to have the information I have now and I’m ready to continue on this journey!

Are you working on losing weight in 2022?

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