Holding Steady at 62lbs, and that's ok!

I have been losing a tad too quickly in this last round (I believe about 12lbs in less than three weeks).  At this point, I need to stop and take a breath and absorb where I am at.  My clothes are still not able to keep up with me, and now I am really starting to notice the hair loss aspect of this journey.  They say from 3-6 months hair loss is normal.  At first my attitude was, "I could stand to lose a bit of hair anyway, so no biggie".  Well, going through it is another thing altogether!  I can't get over how much hair is coming out everyday.  Back in my hairdressing days I frequently preached that it was normal to lose 80-100 hairs per day.  But I know what I am losing now is far more than that!  I know my body is still trying to adjust with the whole 500 calories per day and all the movement I now do since I am not carrying around that extra 62lbs anymore.  I did buy some Nioxin hair products as suggested by a friend, but it doesn't seem to be slowing it down any.

I am trying not to be too vain, but my hair was always my "crowning glory" - no pun intended:)  I am blessed to have a full thick head of hair like my father and I would like to carry on that tradition.  Well, perhaps it won't be as bad as I think it will be and once my body starts to settle down again after the six months period, I'll be able to get some back.

This is a challenge, I know I've said it before but I'll say it again.  The last few days I haven't been taking all my vitamins and my liquids are not as plentiful.  I think I just get tired of constantly having to think about getting it all in.

This is going to be a short entry, but I felt it important to document that frustration with the hair loss.  I honestly thought I didn't have to worry about it.  But, hence, I am.

Also, for the record, it is October 31st - Halloween and I have not had ANY candy this year!  That in itself is a friggen miracle!  I do allow myself a sliver of a bday cake at work.  It was a poppyseed, maple nutty topping cake.  It was delightful, and I am glad that I was able to partake in the celebration, but in a very minor way.  You can't always say "No".

Here's my quote this week: 
"Insist on yourself.  Never imitate."  
        Ralph Waldo Emerson