I stepped on the scale this morning, and was shocked to see that I'd lost again. This is my third serious attempt at losing in my life, and it got off to a rocky start (I think I was over-ambitious, overzealous, pushed myself too hard physically and denied myself too much), but I think I've struck a better balance of exercise and eating well. I don't deny myself ALL of the things I crave, but I don't give into every little whim either. Today my sick self--undoubtedly seeking comfort food, was craving a bagel, but instead I got a ham/egg/cheese sandwich on an english muffin. Not exactly the MOST healthy thing in the bunch, but I saved a few calories and a tonne of carbs by making that switch, and gave myself a protein boost. I have lots of veggies and fruit for the rest of the day, and will have a small can of tuna for lunch if I'm still hungry after the watermelon, raspberries and celery I've packed.

A nice treat for myself has been Perrier. There was a sale on at Sobey's for $11.99 a case (normally $17.99) so I bought two of the grapefruit-flavoured ones, and it's been a refreshing way to get in my water without feeling like I'm forcing down water just to get in all 8 glasses.

I'm not beating myself up for not going to the gym over the last 2 days, because I've been sick! I rode my bike to and from work on Tuesday (heavenly in the fall colours), and to work on Wednesday, but it really hit me in the middle of the day that I was not well and caught a ride home with Jeremy. I stayed home yesterday, and dragged my butt to work today. If I'm feeling up to it (and if the weather holds up; it's been rainy today) I'll ride my bike home at an easy pace, but if not I won't push it and know that I can make up for it later. I think I'll also go to the gym today and just walk on the treadmill, to get a little exercise in without overdoing it, and then treat myself to an extra-long soak in the hot tub. That should do my body good.


I really think you can do it this time. The first five pounds is a milestone that should be celebrated. You know that this is only the first of many milestones to come, and you deserve to feel happy about it. Slow and steady wins the race, baby!

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