Five Weeks Into Losing Weight

I am now five weeks into my weight loss plan and I'm happy to say that I'm still on track. Some days I get seriously off track, like last weekend, but for the most part, I jump right back on board and continue where I left off. I am now approximately 10 lbs lighter and looking forward to getting another 10 lbs off in the next four to six weeks. I've been eating very well, vegetables, flax, high fiber shakes, fruit, not so much meat, no red meat, mostly chicken and fish and so many more changes to my diet.

Have I wanted, desired, craved chocolate? Absolutely! Just yesterday I was thinking seriously about getting a chocolate anything. I wanted really badly to bite into a three muskateers bars. However, I didn't do it. I keep remembering another persons' article where she asked herself - Why am I doing this? Not just for aesthetic reasons, but to be healthier. That's why I'm doing it too. I want to feel energetic, rested, light on my feet. I want to feel like I felt before my second child was born. I want to feel like I can conquer the world and I know my health has a lot to do with my self esteem.

So, this morning I weighed 180. Last Friday I weighed 178. I was 182 when I got on the scale on Monday, so I'm back on track, wouldn't you say. Weight Loss isn't just a temporary fix. Weight Loss is a lifestyle!