I'll try to put this into words...

Okay,

I have had people breathing down my neck telling me to update my blog. (I'm looking at you, MOM!!!) So fine!!! I'll update it.

I have clearly been away for a while and as you all can guess, its because my weight loss journey was taking a nap.

Well, since I have been away, I have gotten myself a new job.
I am lucky enough to work for a woman who is a nutritionist and dietitian. Her husband is a running coach and runs marathons. Needless to say, I hit the jackpot, motivationally speaking...

These people have made a huge impact on my life. They have allowed me to take my time to be "ready" but have carefully nudged me to the edge of the cliff and pushed me off. I had to recognize for myself that I already had the wings, I just had to take the leap. (yeah, metaphors, whatever...)

So with the help and encouragement of Mr and Mrs Lifechanger, I began phase one of South Beach.
I was totally gung-ho, pumped to shed a ton of weight and hopefully "kickstart" a diet... But thats not what happened. I planned for a couple days to make sure I knew what I was doing and had enough of the right foods in the house so I could do it right...I was prepared for two weeks of please-be-worth-it Hell. And after only 2 or 3 days on this diet, I realized I was kind of enjoying it. It wasn't hard. I was enjoying cooking meals, real, actual meals. I was enjoying eating healthy. Green beans, broccoli, cauliflower... WHAT? I have NEVER enjoyed any of those foods, or vegetables in general.... and here I am... loving every minute of it. And losing weight.

I am now 12 days into the diet. I have lost 10.5 lbs. And I can see it!!! I CAN SEE IT!!
TALK ABOUT MOTIVATION...I'M SHRINKING!!!!

I am definitely looking forward to the end of these two weeks, not because I am having carb withdrawals, but because I am excited to prove to myself that I learned the lesson here. I am excited to add a little bit of penne to my kielbasa and green beans. I am excited to add some brown rice to my delicious pork chops.... AAH, I AM JUST EXCITED!!

This has become more about a day to day lifestyle, than a long term thing...
Yes, I still want to lose another 80 lbs, thats still my goal. (hopefully under 200 by my wedding..)
But wether it takes me 8 months, or 2 years... as long as I keep eating healthy and moving.... I'll get there. And I'll stay there....


Lost so far - 21pounds