GUYS!
Okay, so, this morning. Weigh-in after four days of anti-bloat (which, to be fair, accounts for water weight and whatnots, not 100% true loss of fat, but still). (drumroll, please...)
I lost six pounds! I am so proud of myself. It makes me feel three hundred thousand times better about my body and more like I can push myself to keep working at this, though not necessarily in such an intense way, but still!
As a small break, I allowed myself coffee and a whole foods breakfast burrito this morning (I love them--and even though there is white tortilla and saltiness, they honestly are non-processed and organic, so I don't feel bad about it). So much excitement!
The really nice thing is that I downloaded the MyFitnessPal app for my phone, where I can record calories eaten per meal, exercise, weight loss/gain, etc. And my friend Kelly (thefatling) is on there, which is also super encouraging as it's like a form of check-in and accountability. It's SO MUCH EASIER when I feel like I'm not doing this alone.
I even (get ready) went to the movies last night with my friend Monica to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower and did NOT get popcorn. I don't think I've ever not gotten popcorn. Instead I took sunflower seeds and Sassy water and, while it was not as pleasing, it was still enjoyable and I was very proud of my willpower.
Of course, of course--this may not last. But I think as long as I can keep myself some kind of accountable, I'll be okay with that. The jump-start is super encouraging.
I lost six pounds! I am so proud of myself. It makes me feel three hundred thousand times better about my body and more like I can push myself to keep working at this, though not necessarily in such an intense way, but still!
As a small break, I allowed myself coffee and a whole foods breakfast burrito this morning (I love them--and even though there is white tortilla and saltiness, they honestly are non-processed and organic, so I don't feel bad about it). So much excitement!
The really nice thing is that I downloaded the MyFitnessPal app for my phone, where I can record calories eaten per meal, exercise, weight loss/gain, etc. And my friend Kelly (thefatling) is on there, which is also super encouraging as it's like a form of check-in and accountability. It's SO MUCH EASIER when I feel like I'm not doing this alone.
I even (get ready) went to the movies last night with my friend Monica to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower and did NOT get popcorn. I don't think I've ever not gotten popcorn. Instead I took sunflower seeds and Sassy water and, while it was not as pleasing, it was still enjoyable and I was very proud of my willpower.
Of course, of course--this may not last. But I think as long as I can keep myself some kind of accountable, I'll be okay with that. The jump-start is super encouraging.