Where did the week go???

This past week was a hectic work week - I found myself exhausted by the time I got home.  I needed calm and sleep and that is what I gave myself.

So to catch up - last Tuesday I had my second check in - 3 more lbs, which took me to 148 lbs - the lightest I've been in 6 years.  I was elated. I did a happy dance.  I realized that the excitement i saw other people have around their weight loss wasn't disingenuous - you work for it, and the results are worthy of celebration!

This week there were a few physical cravings i hadn't anticipated - sugar, being the main one.  I have never had a sweet tooth - I prefer savoury over saccharine. But last week i found myself wanting a treat - a sweet treat.  Luckily I had ordered the IP Crispy Cereal Treat - a diet Rice Crispie Square with vanilla icing drizzled on top.  i loved them as a kid, and have found them the perfect little yummy bite when I feel like being naughty.  I hope they work when I crave bourbon.

Socially, I've been out a few times.  Tea here and there.  Went for dinner with a friend - managed to stay on the plan and enjoyed the evening, though I found no desire to extend it too late.  800 calories isn't a lot to take in, and I find I'm tired by 10:30 most nights.  Last Sunday I went to a restaurant/bar opening.  Free drinks everywhere - so people were getting into it.  I was sipping soda water, which I was encouraged to maintain by all the comments on how I looked great and was obviously losing already.

With the week being busy, I found myself cooking in a hurry - cold chopped salads for lunch with a shake, chicken and salad for dinner.  Not a lot of time for creativity, but I was grateful that the pouches do the thinking for me.  Tomorrow is grocery day - I'll be prepping as much as I can in advance so I'\m better organized.

My clothes are starting to fit differently - I need a belt for all my pants.  Shirts aren't gaping at the bust, blazers are buttoning up.  In total, I've lost an inch off everywhere, more or less.  I feel good, save for the occasional fatigue.  I'm adjusting to being at home more - suddenly I'm nesting; making my home pretty and comfortable is a priority.  The dog is happy I'm around more, that's for sure.

Oh and I'm addicted to Pinterest.  I've created a hidden board called "Skinny Me with a bunch of clothes and looks I'll be all over once my waist is below 30 inches.  It's another way to kill time.  A lot of time, really. It just goes on and on forever.  Some great recipes on there as well.  But clothing is more fun.

I'm starting a video blog - well, restarting.  Learing that my laptop video capcity is poo.  Will be recording from my office, which is hopefully better.

Here's to another 4 lbs coming off this week --