One week, one pound

So nearly a week into this dieting misadventure, I've lost a whole pound. Not that I'm knocking that hard-won pound, but I feel like I'm gonna have to try hard not to get discouraged.

On the upside, I feel really committed to this process and have decided to think of it as putting myself on a Diet. Which is different than the idea of some daunting Life Change. I keep hearing my trainer's voice in my head saying, "You can't have that!" It's one thing to think that I can't have that _ whatever the delicious "that" is _ for the next two months. It's quite another to think I can't ever have it again. Which is what I was doing before. This is temporary. One step on a longer journey toward healthier eating habits in general and a happier body. If I'd had this epiphany months ago, I might not be where I am now. But no use beating myself up about it now.

So, one small step for me, one giant leap for womankind. I can't wait to step on the scale and see that 135 smiling up at me!