Weight Loss

YAY!!! I've lost 6 lbs so far! Kristopher and I bought a scale last night. We felt that we're not going to be able to accurately measure our success if we don't have a clue what we weight. Duh. So I made up a chart (in typical Stephanie fashion) and we will weigh ourselves every Sunday morning. I was really proud of myself last night because it was date night and instead of allowing myself to go all out on junk food, I made a meal plan before we left. This way I was aware of what I was going to eat and I was eating it on purpose. I also planned the rest of my meals for the day around what I knew I was going to be eating that night, so that I could eat less to make up for the popcorn I knew I wasn't going to give up at the theater. This made me happy because that's what I need. I know that I am never going to be successful if I deprive myself of all my favorite things when I go out. The key is to learn how to eat those kind of things without going over board. So, since I knew we were going to Chili's and then the movies (we saw Iron Man...REALLY good!)I knew I needed to plan ahead. I ate a smaller breakfast, I skipped one of my snacks, I ate a lighter lunch, and I drank water all day. That way I compensate for the extra calories I know I'm eating! I can do this!!