Weekly Weigh-in: I Am a Giant

Our daughter Cassie has a fascination with giants, and she often shouts out "Oh no! It's a GI-ANT!" pointing to an imagined creature, perhaps dangling from a beanstalk. More than once lately, she's directed that statement at me. And I have to admit, it's true. I am definitely resembling a giant more with each passing day.

Jay (currently on a "break")
Starting weight: 301 pounds
Current weight: ??? pounds
Pounds lost this week: ? pounds
Total pounds lost: ? pounds

Susan
Starting weight: 238 pounds
Current weight: 203 pounds
Pounds lost this week: (3) pounds
Total pounds lost: 35 pounds

My good friend Andrea saw me this weekend and told me I looked good, "not fat at all." I could always count on her for such positive support, from way back (when I wasn't fat but thought I was -- ahhh, puberty). When you wear maternity clothes, it's a little hard to tell where you're gaining -- whether it's all belly (good) or more butt (bad). Not like regular clothes, where you definitely feel it when you put on 5 lbs from too much ice cream.

I am still doing a lot to stay active and I drink gallons of no-calorie fluids to stay hydrated. Also, I can't get enough fruit! Veggies, not as thrilling. Stay with me, people, and I will make it to July 18 and beyond. Only eight looooong weeks to go.