Monday

B: cereal (5) I really need to get the right oatmeal so I can enjoy that some more.
L: LO BBQ chicken with sweet potato fries (6)
D: LO chicken burritos (9)
dessert: Cake (4)
Total: 24

Weight loss, for me in my life, has been a hard hilly hike.  At times, I am at the bottom looking up at the tall mountain I need to climb.  Sometimes I am on the hard uphill where I am working hard and sometimes not seeing any results of my work.  Other times, I could be found on the side of the trail eating a cookie high-5ing those as they strut on by (seemingly easily). There have been few peaks where I have been able to see just how successful I have been.  On these peaks it feels so good.  This moment shadows the blood, sweat, and tears and I am happy to be there.  I am there now.
No, it's true, I have not met my goal weight.  No, I don't fit in that pair of shorts I bought at the beginning of my married life but right now I feel really awesome!  22 pounds is a lot.  It is to be celebrated (not by food).  Today, I took a picture of my face on my phone and I see the difference and it is shocking and wonderful.  If I can feel this way now, I can't wait to GET to my goal weight.

This blog is supposed to be mostly for us.  Documenting for ourselves and I guess allowing others a peek but I want to say to others  celebrate your victories.  Even that first 1 pound lost is important (and make sure you keep it off).  Try not to get too hung up on slow weeks.  Be honest with yourself and admit, learn, and move on.  You CAN do it so start now.

--Lindsey