Week 5D

Ok...I'm finally agreeing with people. I am an oppositional twit. Every time someone asked me, "Gym?" or "How's your workout?" I went into Oppositional Defiant mode. Somewhere in my brain, "accountability partners" turned into "annoying parents" and I exerted my independence in an unhealthy way and just didn't go as much as I could have gone. (Boy, I'm glad my mom doesn't have internet...The little, "Trust me, I KNOW" would be ringing in my ears!)

So, my weight loss is not as rapid as it could be. I'm down 20.5 pounds, and my labs are great. I've modified the diet protocol a bit...yes, there I go again...but I have a valid reason. I drink the supplements during the day, and I eat a meal at night. My meals consist of mostly those green leafy veggies (minus the hairy green beans or boiled grass), and I eat some sort of chicken, turkey, or fish. I decided that I am going to manage the diet rather than it manage me (see paragraph above). I want to make a lifestyle change while I am on the supplements rather than having the big change during the supplements followed by another big change when I am off of them. This will take a little longer, but I am happier with it in the long run.

When I did go to the fitness center, I was pleased. I was right back into my workout where I had left off prior to going to Jacksonville. My cardio was fine and my weights were same pounds/same reps. Also, I saw Jeremy. This was the best. His eyes popped open, a big smile came across his face, and he said, "Girl, how much weight have you lost?!" I knew then that it was more noticeable than I had thought. I'm still not where I want to be, but I am well on my way.

Oh, by the way, contrary to what Susie has said, I DO still have a butt. Several, actually, but that's a different story (you know who you are!). The one I carry with me still resides on the back of my lap. It's just not sliding down behind my knees anymore.