4 Weeks & 1 Stone Later....

Here I am, still going strong and staying positive. For those of you in the US, 1 stone is 14 pounds. I find it funny that we are forced to do math to figure out our weight here in the UK, but it sounds pretty funny because I visualize a big boulder when I think of a "stone."

I've had my ups & downs in the last week or so, but have stayed on track and tried not to get too bored with my meals. I've had a few instances of putting a few morsels of off limits food in my mouth but have paid my dues on the treadmill. Tonight I was breaking a Reeses Chocolate heart for Mia. I had about 1/3rd of it left in my hand and without even thinking twice, I ate it. It was SO good. If anything, I now appreciate the taste of things and made a deal with myself. If its a very small piece of something and as long as I am still losing weight, I will allow myself an occasional bite of something I really want in order to keep my sanity. I still haven't had a single drink - glass of wine, shot of alcohol, etc. Tonight I clearly caved on the candy, but got it out of my system.

I'm still struggling to eat my veggies, even on the days I am allowed to have them (I alternate Pure Protein & Protein/Veg days). Last night I got creative and made a yummy dip with fresh salsa, low-fat cream cheese & lowfat cheese. I dipped some carrots & celery in it and it almost felt as if I had some kind of yummy taco dip, minus the tortilla chips. It was filling and I felt satisfied afterward...I'm sure it doesn't look as good as it tastes.

Tomorrow will be a huge "social eating" challenge once again, as I'm going to an Italian restaurant in town with some friends. When you diet, it's almost as if you have a food allergy or are a vegetarian...you tend to study menu's online before you go, and try to rationalize what you can have. It's going to be a tough evening - not choosing the usual chicken pasta that I love on the menu (or washing it down with a bottle of white wine!). I'm the ultimate designated driver now.

One question I would like to ask for anyone reading this. I'm randomly having incredible pain in my toes when I am working out. What could this signify? New shoes needed (mine are not that old, and have plenty of room in the toe area)? Its baffling. I've often joked that my botched "non-epidural" has caused nerve damage as I've had weird sensations in my feet ever since I had my youngest. I'm wondering if I need to see a specialist.

Ok - packing it up for the night. Thanks again for reading!