Day 10: Monday Again

It's another Monday, which means a weight loss update! I look forward to this day of the week, unlike many other people, because I get to see how my hard work and sacrifice is paying off.

Even after having Mothers' Day lunch (mostly) off-plan, I still managed to lose 1 lb since last Thursday, and this week (since Monday), I've lost 5 more pounds! I can tell my stomach fat is getting a little less prevalent, and my jeans fit a little better than they were. I've got a looooong way to go, but I feel like I'm off to a good start.

I told my husband last week some time that the thing that makes staying on Slim4Life's plan this time is that I know what to expect. Last time, I had so many expectations that were not met when I signed up, it made me very resentful and made me feel like I was tricked by not knowing exactly what I was getting into. This time, I already know what foods are allowed, what the portions are, and many of the little tricks that I felt like weren't communicated until after they were causing me to keep the weight on. I know it's hard to stay on the plan, and I've had to change my habits quite a bit from before, but what I was doing before was not working.

I had a wonderful first "real" Mothers' Day (I celebrated while I was pregnant last year) and got to enjoy a couple of treats, like pasta, banana, and ice cream, but now it's back to work! I'm ready to be able to fit into my summer shorts and pants again! 5K training again tomorrow!

Week: 2 Weight: 265 Size: 20 Pounds to Goal: 80