1 week , 2 weeks, 5 lbs and counting!

Well I'm one week into Phase 1 of South Beach; 2 weeks into my gym routine and I've lost 5 lbs. I don't realy see it or feel it yet, but it's enough to keep me motivated -- and that's what counts at this point!

I'm not suffering and in fact, finding some really good stuff to eat that I enjoy. Luckily I picked a very popular diet that's been "out" for quite a while -- you can Google: South Beach recipies and find all sort of good stuff. The lack of alcohol has not been a problem for me, but I haven't put it to the social-test yet (Wednesday I'm Hatting, so that will feel odd -- who orders Ice Tea in a micro brewerey?!) I'm still craving milk, but not at EVERY meal. Sunday I get to move into Phase 2 where I can add some stuff into my diet -- like l-f milk and alcohol -- so yes! I will be having a tall cold glass of milk with breakfast and I will be catching the Blues Jam at the Hat!

I'm settling into my gym routine - it's no longer complete torture to get out of bed at 6:15 to head to the gym. And as my sister would say, "then I get to like myselft for the rest of the day!" I really do feel really good about myself that I have exercised and also just that I already have it behind me for the day!

5 lbs is an tiny little start - but it's forward momentum - this is good! :)