Week 16 - FOUR MONTHS OF CHANGE!

Highest weight: 296.5

Starting Optavia weight: 236.8

Today's weight: 192.2

Total lost: 44.6 (104.3)

Inches lost: 20 (34)

BMI down: 8.3 (17.3)

I have been on this Optavia journey for four months now and it is amazing how much change I have seen in such a small time. I feel like a different person. At times it feels like the pounds are creeping off, but when I look at the big picture, it's incredibly how quickly the weight has come off - basically 10 pounds a month. 

I feel comfortable in my own skin. I'm not self conscious and I'm happy with the way I look. Things fit when I try them on. I am almost 100% pain free. I no longer have hip or back pain. I have slight pain in my knee, but that is in part because of the cold, wet water. I sleep through the night and only use one pillow. I have so much energy. I like what I see when I look in the mirror - even if it sometimes catches me off guard.

The biggest change is probably my belly.

I even decided to have a Bitmoji makeover.

This week we had dress up days at school. It was so fun and I was way more comfortable getting into it than I would have been 40 pounds ago.

My favorite fueling hack of the week was strawberry muffins made from an Optavia shake. They were tasty and filling.

I am so grateful to have found this program that is changing my life in such positive ways. I hope I can share this journey with others because I know it can bring joy to others as well.