Yay

Down 4 lbs! I kind of assume they round up (or down) to the closest half pound, but the scale is pointed the other direction so I can't see the actual weight until they write it down.

This past week has definitely had it's up and downs.

I wrote down every single thing that passed through my lips. I made a conscience effort to choose the healthiest (not always lowest point) option. I had birthday cake, twice. I drank all my water. I had mini eggs. We made every meal at home (except out of the blue dinner at the birthday party next door). I drank lots of green tea. After all that, I lost 4 lbs. I know the first couple pounds comes off pretty quickly, so I know I'll have to work harder this week. Especially because it's Easter. But how reassuring is that I've had treats and worked it into my plan so I'm still successful? I think that's the secret to weight loss isn't it? At least one of them? The whole lifestyle - being able to work real life into the "plan"? And overall, I am eating healthier (snicker as you must, with my confessions) and feeling better about the foods I eat. I've incorporated a whole new food into my regular diet (steel cut oats)! I bought bok choy!

Now I'm off to bed

(by the way, the chocolate bar was probably the best I've ever had)