6 is my new 40

... Ok, so make that 6.25, but who is really counting here, right?  THIS GIRL IS! 

Yesterday at our Sweat Life Fitness workout, we had an impromptu weigh in.  I was hoping to get weighed before the 4 week goal reveal because I truly need the affirmation that I am moving in the right direction.  Straight veggies, fruits, protein and nuts would say so, but I still needed to see it in front of me.

6.25 lbs. down from my first weigh in!!  It's only been 9 days.  Whoo Hooo!

Now, I am not one to get uber excited about much, but man, did I have a smile a mile wide on my face!!  It was a very satisfying moment.  I wasn't the biggest loser of the bunch, but also not the smallest loser, so I will take it!

**Glass Half Empty, comin' at ya here**  I am not crazy enough to think that it was all my sweat and hard work that made this happen.  A semi-brisk walk, with plenty of stops to deal with kid issues, on a Saturday evening, chitty chatting with a great friend the whole way, doesn't necessarily constitute a major workout.  I am also sure that a lot of that weight loss may have likely been the increased water flushing me out.  Oh, and of course the fact that I am no longer on the "dozen chocolate chip cookies a day" diet anymore.  These all played a roll.  I am moving more then normal and I am kicking ass with the whole eating thing.

I tested myself yesterday with lunch at Moe's with one of Nic's school friends.  Taco, hold the tortilla, with chicken, black beans, lettuce, salsa, cuke, cilantro and a small bit of guac.  OK, a sprinkle of cheese, but it was literally 6 strands of the shredded stuff.  And yes, I had 4 chips, with salsa, and threw the rest out.  A huge display of willpower, as compared to my normal Joey Jr. LOADED with my AND the kids chips!!  Baby steps is typically my style, but this was a giant step, people!

I want to make this change for myself long term.  I want to learn to love the good stuff and avoid the terrible stuff.  I don't want to avoid chocolate chip cookies for the rest of my life, but I want to have one or two, on occasion, and savor it, rather then eat 5 to feel like I am really getting a good sample!  It is starting to make sense to me now.  Good in = Feelin' good.  

So why is 6 my new 40?  My favorite number is 40.  I am changing it to 6 (lbs) for now.