-7 and counting ...

Only 1072 days & 118 pounds left until I reach my 3-year goal! I began this journey Aug. 1^st and have kept w/ it fairly well (aside from my ice cream binge when I was sick.) I’ve lost 7 pounds so far, which exceeded my 3.4 lb. weight loss per month goal. This is the most weight I’ve ever lost in my life! I don’t look any different, but I do feel a little more energy. I’m not huffing and puffing by the time I get up a flight of stairs.

Mints vs. Gum

I’ve learned some things since I began my journey. One important one for me is that I cannot eat as many mints as I want as if they have no caloric value at all. I bought some mints the other day, Lifesavers Orange Mints, – (super yummy) but I ate about 1/4^th the bag in one sitting. THEN I looked at the nutritional information. There are 60 calories in 4 mints! I ate a lot more than just 4 mints! They’re addicting! Don’t try them!!! So, I guesstimated that I probably consumed over 200 calories! Now, this wouldn’t be so bad if it were a meal, but that was just “breath fresheners”!!!! That’s like using 200+ calories on toothpaste! That would be outrageous! So, I’ve resorted to chewing gum when I need something minty. The next time someone offers me a mint, I should run away! Ha.