Week 9 Update

So I have lost 30 pounds since starting this program. I had a long talk with the program coordinator tonight and I am going to have to make some changes from here on out. I have noticed that I have not been able to progress my weights at the gym (which she said was normal due to the low calorie intake) and I have noticed decreased muscular endurance in my arms at work. So the coordinator gave me several options and I have decided to stay on full beverage and just have an extra shake on the day when I do an hour or more of cardio/weight training. I am going to try that for the rest of the week and hope it does not set me back as far as my weight is concerned. I got back in the gym today. I felt a lot better after getting a good workout. This exercise thing is starting to grow on me. I have noticed I am just a nicer person when I do something, even if its just the bike for 20 to 30 min in the morning before I go to work. I hope the extra beverage on the big workout days helps. I definitely know I'm burning off the extra 200 calories. And I may need to reevaluate my goals for weight loss. Although I am 30 pounds off my goal weight of 150, I am already in my desired size 12. I think I may try to get down to a size 10. I also realize that doing this diet will result in me loosing lean muscle mass but I want to minimize that as much as possible. So I may not need to get down to 150 pounds if I am more muscular since muscle weighs more than fat but takes up less space. And considering I have a medium to large frame - around 160 pounds may be more realistic, and visually appealing. I have a lot to think about as far as my ultimate goal is concerned. And of course my health is paramount as well. My doctor decreased my BP meds and my blood pressure is still running pretty low, which is good news. It gives me hope of getting off them all together once I lose more weight. I look better, I feel better, and my health is getting better. Its a win win combo.