Most of you readers are interested in the combo-pilling update..
I am not taking them anymore. I haven't in a month.
I've gained 4 pounds back, but lost an inch off my waist. I'm seeing the hip lines and definition again.
I was not myself on those pills. I was not as vibrant. It took away my hunger the first couple weeks, but I guess I just got used to them and started eating bigger portions like before. Between not feeling myself, feeling like a furnace, and being hungrier every day, I gave up on them. Not worth feeling out of whack.
So I'm 161
38-31-41
I imagine the weight gain is because I am eating more volume, but better foods. Mostly fruit and oats, wild rice... I try to eat as pure as possible. Drinking as much water as I can handle. I'm also running and getting stronger each day. I go further and run for longer periods of time without breaks.
Old friends and even family I haven't seen in a month are commenting on how much weight I've seemed to lose. They can't believe I've actually gained. Must be muscle.
I ended up taking a 3 week break from my running program. I jammed my knee and twisted my ankle when I tripped over a pothole. I should have paid more attention, but I prefer to run when it's dark.... No excuse.
I bought better shoes. Expensive fluorescent yellow ones that I adore. Shoes do make a difference, I've noticed.
So it's progress. Scale is up, but I feel better with diet and exercise. Weight is only a number. I'm a super hourglass.
