2 pounds closer

total loss in 4 weeks- 9 pounds!

i was a the gym by 7am to workout with my trainer... however my trainer forgot all about it, even after we talked about it last night. i asked the receptionist to give him a wake-up call and to let him know that i was working out anyway, and that i had weighed myself and that i was down 2 more pounds. (i checked 3 times just to make sure i was right)! about the time i was finishing up my hour cardio routine he strolled in with the red face of embarassment. he sheepishly smiled at me as we crossed paths, me on my way out and him with his 8am client.... dork.

i have to say, changing my eating habits and working out has done wonders for me. losing weight is just one of the positive side effects. my digestive problems are 99% gone and that feels great! i have energy, stamina and motivation for lots of things. i'm feeling great, i'm so glad i finally made this lifestyle change. i was kinda already on my way with it the last few months anyway. i had cut so many things out of my diet because they affected my digestive system in a negative way. this just kind of seemed like the logical next step, eating mostly whole foods, and limiting processed food. my guts are thanking me! i think that's why this wasn't a difficult commitment to make, my body and my mind were ready for it.

this weekend will be hard with all the family dinners and treats everywhere. i don't want to undo all that i have done so far. so my trick will be to eat on a salad size plate instead of a dinner plate to control my portions. not to mention show my family how serious i am about my health, not just losing weight.