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Day 240: 240 days = 8 months! Measurements Do Not Lie! :)

January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016

 I love these landmark days. They motivate me to raise the bar a bit, but most important to stay focused on positive health and life choices. Looking back over these eight months, I see my biggest struggle is food choices. If Sigmund Freud were alive today, he would probably say I am stuck in the "oral phase" of my development as a human. I am still an infant!

The "Oral Stage (Birth to 18 months). During the oral stage, the child if focused on oral pleasures (sucking). Too much or too little gratification can result in an Oral Fixation or Oral Personality which is evidenced by a preoccupation with oral activities. This type of personality may have a stronger tendency to smoke, drink alcohol, over eat, or bite his or her nails. Personality wise, these individuals may become overly dependent upon others, gullible, and perpetual followers. On the other hand, they may also fight these urges and develop pessimism and aggression toward others." (http://allpsych.com/psychology101/sexual_development/)

 Well then, I either have a lot of growing up to do, or a long life ahead of me!

 But I have learned some valuable lessons along with identifying my weaknesses. Exercise needs to be part of my life. I wish I could make that period bigger. PERIOD. There!

So, I have my new stats for today.  I had some speed bumps last month with holiday eating, but I am pleased that I can easily get back on track!

Here are my first stats: (I actually started out several pounds heavier. I discovered my scale was wrong, but we'll go by what my blog says. The measurements don't lie though!)
 May 26, 2015
 Weight: 203
Neck: 15"
Chest: 47"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48" 
Thighs: 23" R, 22.5" L
Biceps: 14" R, 13.5" L



The most embarrassing before pic! August 2014


 And here are today's stats!: 
January 4.2016
Weight: 189
Neck: 14"
 Chest: 41"
Waist:  37"
Hips: 43"
Thighs: 22.5" R, 22" L
Biceps:  13.5" R, 13" L


Happy, am I!

Happy Monday to you!

Zita :)

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