This weekend I reached my first 10 pounds lost (now it's down to 11). I feel like I'm walking on air - not because of the number, but because I have stuck to it, and for the first time in my life (a life of dieting off and on since high school with little success and a lot of guilt and shame) I actually believe I can make it all the way to my goal.
What amazing changes came with those 10 pounds over the last 8 weeks - I exercise 6 days and week and I look forward to it! I actually enjoy running (I used to think those people were crazy)! I have given up my daily glass of wine (or two) and have a clearer head and more money in my wallet! I actually crave healthy foods now, and when I do indulge in something less-than-healthy I can eat a small amount and it doesn't trigger a day of binge-eating. The weight loss itself has had changes - I can wear clothes I'd relegated to the back of my closet, I've seen some noticeable changes in precise spots (no more back rolls!), but what I've been amazed to find out is that the changes are so much more than physical. I am a lighter person in more ways than one. Thanks so much for all of you who've provided support during the first 8 weeks - I'm excited to conquer the next goals!:
