Day 11: Losing Weight? Losing Weight!

Spiritual Menu: AM: Psalm 55; PM: Psalm 138, 139; Deuteronomy 11:18-28; Hebrews 5:1-10; John 4:1-26.

So in trying to work with my vegan journey, I found a very interesting fact:  I'm losing a couple pounds!  Now, I was trying to lose a few, but it just seems to be unexpected.  So how did I figure this out?  I woke up this morning took a little look in the mirror to check under my eyes.  When I get sick, I have these dark purple rings around my eyes that give me a sunk in look, almost as if I went about 3 rounds without having to endure physical impact. I'm finally shaking the wind tunnel that seems to blow out my lungs every time I cough and it's showing on my face.  Since I was already in the mirror, I allowed my gaze to travel to my stomach and thighs which were smaller.  

I must admit, I'm not a large woman, but over the past few years, I've gained a little here and there.  Recently, at least before my vegan ventures, I was doing Zumba about twice a week, but hadn't kept it up.  I'd lost a little, but now I can see it!  So I measured and saw that I've lost two inches around my waist, the area I actually wanted to see some movement in.  I need to hit the bike or run around the neighborhood to tighten up...summer's coming!

But it got me to thinking - how much was I actually willing to lose? More than that, what could I eat to not lose more than that? You're really not supposed to lose more than about 2-3 lbs a week to do so healthily, so the absolute most I can lose is 24 pounds.  For my weight and height, that can still be okay, but then my entire wardrobe would on the fritz in two months.  Sounds fun now, but in two months, after the visa my lenten diet is providing has expired and I'm back in the land of meat (though I'll probably keep the allergens out), I don't want to return to my currently weight.  So maybe plateauing is a little better? 

Sounds like a little research is in order. New recipes tomorrow!