I'm thinking that losing weight can become addictive. I was a little over 5'11" and 194 pounds when I put my mind toward losing weight. Over a relatively short period of time (I think it was about 4-5 weeks), I consciously began eating healthier and smaller portion sizes and exercising more. Consequently, I dropped from 194 pounds to around 165 pounds. My wife told me not to lose any more weight and pretty much insisted that I regain a little bit of weight and stay about 170 pounds. Well, now that business takes me away from home for long periods of time I've become focused again on losing weight. Reapplying my will power to eat even less and exercise even more, my weight decreased from 170 pounds to 165 pounds and and then onto tripping the scales at 158 pounds last week. Today, I weighed myself again and I'm 155 pounds. The weight loss has manifested itself with my hips (unfortunately) going from 40 inches to 38 inches, my chest going from 38 inches to 36 inches (that is 39 inches with forms) and my waist going from 34 inches to 30.5 inches. Moreover, my dress size went from 14 to 12 (essentially a 10 for hips and waist and 12 for bust) overall. Wearing only the top of a pair of control top pantyhose, my measurements when entered into a body shape calculator reveal that I'm right on the line between an "hour glass" and "rectangle" figure. I'm amazed that I've realized this shape while no longer wearing hip pads and a corset. But, now I'm tempted to lose even more weight. I'm getting somewhat concerned that I'm getting addicted to losing weight...is that possible and does anyone have similar experiences? Nikki p.s. my main focus presently is slimming my calves. They're too large IMO, although the wig boutique owner said she wishes she had my legs because hers were too something (I forget what she said...scrawny or something to that effect). But, I'm finding it a challenge getting them more slender.
