PROGRESS

Ok, this is awesome. In the past 10 days, these things have happened to me:

I have lost 9.6 pounds and I do believe if I hadn't had 2 glasses of wine Saturday night, it would have been 11 pounds because it was 11 pounds Sat morning!!! This is still great. Because I have to remember, it isn't a number race, I am trying to change my lifestyle. I am allowed wine, but my guide did say that it would slow down my progress. Not sure I want to have any wine this week, because I really like losing weight fast!

I have been able to resist my cravings for sugar and the urge to eat just for the fun of it, or when I am stressed about something. I haven't cheated on my diet not even one bite. I sat and watched friends eat wings and fries, I cooked my son fried okra, and I sat with him during a movie while he munched on popcorn. It wasn't easy at times, but it wasn't that hard either. I feel like the powers of the universe have given me strength because I submitted to Him, admitted I could not do it myself, asked for help, and turned it over to Him.

I worked out ALL of my planned days last week!!!! I WANTED to go! So, even though I don't have the energy levels I am aiming for yet, I have more energy than I did before.

Losing all that weight has given me hope. I needed that so much!

And, I met a guy I like and I am attracted to. Not sure if he is long-term relationship material, but he is going to be great to kick it with right now.