This week I said goodbye to yet another pound. I also noticed this week that I've had virtually no hunger; usually, I know it's time for a low-point snack when I start to get a mid-morning or mid-afternoon hunger pain. This week, no such pains. I've even been able to unconciously put off eating lunch until 2 or 3 p.m. because my stomach doesn't tell me it wants to eat. And the true test was when I made White Trash Ramen the other night and could only eat half of my bowl - half of my usual serving. Progress is being made! Woo-hoo!
The next struggle I'd like to tackle is the weekend. I find myself having trouble sticking to the plan on Saturday and Sunday - I keep track of the points in my head, but I don't write them down or record them in the Points tracker. And I seem to eat more frequently, probably because the food is more accessible. It's completely an issue of discipline - just because there's a full pantry in the kitchen doesn't mean I have to eat something out of it - and it's a challenge I'm tackling head-on.
Next week I'd also like to add a crucial element to my program - exercise. I've lost the weight so far just by cutting back on what I eat. It makes me giddy to think how successful I could be if I eat less *and* work out.