Now that 35 lbs is gone, I am noticing that I carry most of my weight in my trunk (apple shape). I've read numerous times that this is the most dangerous place for excess weight to be stored and that people who store their fat in this area are at increased risk for all kinds of ugly things. It was hard for me to tell where my fat was mainly stored before, because it seemed pretty well distributed. But I definitely see it now. Just more motivation to fix it!

My today page had a bright red link to create my success story as I have lost over 33 lbs and they consider that a success. WHATEVER. So, now I'll have to deal with that thing popping up every two weeks for the next year. I'll share my success story when I determine I have succeeded. Not a day before.

So, 33 pounds of weight loss and you are a success...anything less and you are not????

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I decided just to back into the right calories for me. To average 3.5 loss per week, that would have to be a calorie deficit of 12,250 per week (1,750 per day).

I'd like to slow my loss down to 2.5 lbs max. per week, or 8,750 calories per week (1,250 per day).

1,750 - 1,250 = 500

My current calories are 2,000 and I need to add 500 per day to slow down my loss.

I'll increase my calories to 2,500 per day.

Now to plan that out.....

Update: I have decided that I will add a glass of wine back into my regularly scheduled life. I come up very short on carbs every single day, anyway. This will help.

I miss having a glass of wine in the evenings with the love of my life. That will add some romance back into the mix.

Now I need to find lean protein and fiber....perhaps adding some eggbeaters and an extra piece of bread in the mornings?