5 Months...

Well I'm 5 months in this weekend. Down just under 30 pounds. I think that's pretty awesome. I'm only gonna blow my own horn for a second. I never thought I would make it this far, let alone be willing to continue the journey. I still have just under 60 pounds to go. I sort of wish I had measured instead of the scale, but now that I'm this far I can't really switch as much as I can do both.

To some 30 pounds doesn't seem like alot. Heck, not a single person I have seen to date has said a word or noticed... or maybe it's that fear that I didn't lose and they will sound foolish saying something... I don't know. Either way, that has been a bit disconcerting only because those who know me, love it or leave it, I like getting a good pat on the back for my hard work. However it's my closet that rewards me.

I still have my size 40 jeans folded on the top shelf to remind me what I never want to fit into again. Sitting here at my desk in my size 34 hip huggers from Bluenotes speaks for my hard work I guess. The last time I wore a size 34 jean I was in High School.... So for this victory I am proud of myself and the success.

Now, I need to channel those feelings into the next part of this lifelong journey. I know realistically I will not achieve my weight goal for Christmas. However I have moved that goal to my 30th Birthday. February 1st, I want to have lost 50lbs total. This commitment means 20 pounds in 3 months. This will entail a major commitment to physical activity. I want to spice it up over the winter. I'm secretly hoping Santa brings me an Elliptical Trainer. A girl can dream.

So with the past 5 months behind me, I know now what works, what doesn't. I know that sure I can eat take out once a week, but I have to balance it out. So with that, I go forward.

Bring on Fifty gone for Thirty!

For the love of Food,
~The Food Lovin' Diva

"For success, attitude is equally as important as ability"