1/3 of the way done!

We made it through 30 days!  It wasn't pretty, but we did it!  I felt guilty about all the food I ate this weekend, but that feeling didn't last long.  I just took my measurements and I've lost a total of 8.5 inches!  WOW!  We took pictures as well, and it's still true that I have reverse anorexia.  I always think I look better than I actually do!  There's no denying the truth of a picture!  I do see improvement, but not enough to brag about!

So again, the diet.  I have decided to stick to it as much as I can, but I can't eliminate everything and then feel bad about myself every time I have something delicious.  I know the diet is soooo important, but my happiness is more important.  I want to enjoy life!  And if that means I'm addicted to food, then I'm addicted to food.  I don't care that it puts me in a happy place.  I do not want to be upset with myself for enjoying dessert when I'm on a date with my husband.  Or grabbing ChickfilA with my friends and their kids.  That's life and I love those things. 

I'm proud of our efforts.  I'm feeling good.  I'm glad we still have 60 days left because I have a long way to go, but I'm happy with what I'm seeing.  8.5 inches and 4 pounds are gone.  I would have liked to weigh a little less, but it's okay.  I've got 2 more months to lose 7 lbs.  And if I do it slowly, it's more likely that I'll keep it off for good.  Changing your body takes a loonnnngggg time.  I wish it wasn't so hard, but it's very rewarding to be achieving goals!