The Big Day - - The First Weigh in

So, I am pleased to let everyone know that I lost 8 pounds in my first week of my journey!!!  I have also decided to call this a journey instead of a diet because the word diet has such a stigma attached.  Its like the word die with a t at the end.

I feel better.  My skin is clearer.  I'm not requiring as much sleep, all in one week.  It is amazing.  I have tried to lose weight before, why is it so easy to forget the good things and fall back into old habits?  This time, I will discover that answer in my journey so I do not fall back into my old habits.

Food has always been my comfort, my friend.  I have been doing this since I was a child.  I think it is time to change this pattern and start a new pattern, don't you?

On another note, a small victory I achieved this past week was being faced with social events.  I had my bunco group meet on day two of my journey.  We get together at 7pm, we eat and socialize for about an hour, then we play our game.  Well, I went and told the host that I couldn't eat because I had started Nutrisystem the previous day.  She was gracious and said, I have fruit here too, can you have that?  So, I was able to eat a little bit and still be involved in the social activity which is important for me as I spend a good amount of time alone.  I was proud of myself as I sat and ate grapes and strawberries and really was not tempted to eat more.  My mind is finally on the right track.  On Friday, I was invited to dinner with a friend from church.  She and I get together about once a month for dinner to hang out and catch up.  I suggested that we go to our usual restaurant, and she said, "Are you sure? I don't want to mess up your diet."  I loved the support that she was offering.  I said that I was sure and that I would order chicken and veggies.  Again, I was not tempted in the least to order my usual chicken wings and French fries.  I ordered a soup and salad and was very proud again of myself.  On Saturday, I went to my sister's house, and again, did very well.  I had very little appetizers, but I did have some which I should not have.  I had one piece of meat, usually two or three and then I also had veggies and salad.  My niece had made brownies and I was not good with that as I had three, which was like one and a half as the pieces were cut in half to what you are thinking.  So, not as successful on Saturday, but I still made better choices.

All in all, the first week was a success.  It was very eye opening as to what I can do and where I still need to work............work hard I'm sure.  By the way, I also stopped caffeine this past week.  I normally live on Diet Coke, not anymore; water and nothing else.  The headache lasted for three days, but it was worth it.

First goal was 50 pounds by my birthday.......42 more to go.  I'm on my way!!!