I was pretty pumped yesterday to weigh myself and discover I’d lost 12.5 pounds in a week.  Do I for one second think this is normal? No way. Do I expect a tiny loss next week? Yes.  If watching biggest loser for years taught me anything, it was first week losses are huge and week 2 is tiny.  That’s ok. It’ll still average out to loss.  Victory!

I wasn’t convinced I was “feeling” any diffferent.  However I had more stamina at work yesterday.  I didn’t CRASH like I typically do.  I wasn’t as stressed feeling.  I felt mentally lighter.  Victory!! I didn’t flop into bed at 7 pm.  I lasted til 9:30/10pm. I woke up without an alarm at 7!  What???  I hurt all over but that’s SEID. I’m not nearly as foggy and groggy though. Proof- I’m writing this instead of being passed out.  VICTORY!

Its only been a week.  If these changes are occurring in one week, what will months bring?  Can I possibly have a life?  Can I possibly exist a slightly normal existence?  It’s an exciting thought.  And as I lie here in bed fully satiated from my morning shake, I’ll remember these victories so far and know I have reason and Hope to continue forward.