The Weigh In

Week one has come and gone so it's time to drag out the scale. I have a strange love of my scale, it's very modern looking, digital, goes up to like 400 pounds of something so I know I won't break it when I stand on it, and at least for this week had some good news for me. I lost just over 4 pounds. Not bad for the first week. I imagine it's water weight and the loss of my fatty snack at 10 at night. I like to think some of my clothes are fitting better but I think that is just my imagination.

This first week wasn't that hard. I got a work out or some sort of strength training in every day. I learned some valuable lessons about doing this whole weight loss stuff at home. First, wait until the kids are occupied before starting your workout or you may find yourself apologizing for kicking a kid in the bottom for no reason. Plus they just look at you with these weird appraising looks and if they talk they make comments about your form. Second, if you don't have healthy food in your house then you can't eat it. When you find yourself hungry for a snack the last thing you want to do it get in the car. Carl's Jr is the closest place to my house and I don't even have to get out of my car. Thirdly, water is necessary for a healthy lifestyle and it can be jazzed up with a bit of fruit. Cucumber water just tastes like dirty water, I don't recommend it. Finally, it is important to share your goals with your spouse so they understand why there is a bushel of broccoli in your fridge and that fish is going into heavy rotation in weekly meals.

Thank you for all the support. I week down 51 to go.