Weigh in #2 since my increase in calories (Jennifer)

I was anxious to get on the scale this morning.  I am weighing once a week these days.  It seemed impossible that eating MORE could make me LOSE weight so I was curious what the scale would say.  I was so anxious I actually got up before the kids did which is brave because I knew if they heard me (and they did) the morning would be off to an earlier start than usual(and it was).  Anyway...the results:

Last week:  162.9
Today:  160.7

That is 2.2 lbs down from last week and 6.2 lbs down in two weeks!  I almost fell off the scale when I saw it.  I wish that I had followed the knowledge I learned several months back that said I needed eat more than 1200 calories a day for my height/weight/exercise level.  But I feared gaining more weight.  Finally, I had enough and decided to give it a whirl.  I recognized that I have been in a cycle for the last several months.  The cycle went like this:  I had been eating around 1200ish calories a day.  Then on a day that I would eat more, yet still not all that bad,  I would gain 5 lbs or so.  Then I would spend several weeks getting that 5 lbs off.  It went on and on like this for 5 months.  It just didnt seem possible that adding more calories in could be the answer.  Other than my ankle sprain, I have kept up with my exercise.  So, it has been two weeks now of about 1400-1500 cals/day and it seems that my body wanted more calories afterall.  It must have been holding onto everything I put in so when I ate any more, even though it wasnt tons, it grabbed it and held onto it.  Interesting.  I havent seen losses like this in forever.  My goal to see the 150's is just around the bend I hope!

As for my other goals:  I am still exercising 5 days a week, I am 13 miles into my 25 mile goal by Thanksgiving, I havent had pizza so eating too much of it hasnt been an issue, I am drinking 100 oz of water a day, and I am tracking my calories.  I also think my increase in protein(bars mostly) has helped a lot. 

I am amazed, and happy with the results so far!  I never dreamed that eating more would be the answer.  It wasnt like I was starving myself or eating some crazy small amount of calories.  I really thought I was being healthy by eating 1200 and exercising.  And it wasnt like my exercise was over the top either.  I dont exercise for hours and hours or anything.  But my body was not getting enough, and I sure learned a tough lesson here!

Thanks to you all for your continued support.  It has really meant the world to me.

Jennifer