Three Steps Forward, one step back

Well dear friends and family, my weekly progress report seems to have turned into a bi-weekly report. The chaos of life just keeps getting in the way of having a few moments to write to you. But do not fret, I am still working on this little project.

This report I'm afraid to say is a little bitter sweet. I am just finally starting to recover form one of the worst colds I've ever had so week 4 was a bit of a difficult one in terms of keeping up with my work outs. That and a big Mother's day meal made for a tough go. But I still managed to lose 1/2 a pound, so while I was a little disappointed at the small progress, at least it was progress.

Week 5 was really disappointing. I felt a bit better and got in more workouts, and while I was good most of the week, I spent this past weekend at a family gathering for my Mom's birthday, which of course meant food, food and more food and I gained that 1/2 pound back. Very disappointing.

I do take a bit of comfort in the fact that working out is getting a tad easier and, it's a small victory, but I do have one pair of pants that is getting baggy. OK, so it's a size 16, but hey..it's baggy and I'll take it dammit!;)

So, week four and I am holding steady at 10 pounds lost. Good news for those of you sponsoring me on a "per pound" basis::)) No so great for me, but I know the trick here is to not let one mild set back knock me off track.

It's a new week though, and I guess the lesson learned here is that although focussing on allot of exercise and activity is healthy over all, it is only 1/2 of the weight loss formula. Clearly just cutting out my bad habits is not enough of a diet plan. Time for me to find something of an organized regimen in terms of food and to stick to it.

That will be a challenge, but no one said it would be easy.

So dear readers, until next time, be well and take care. And anyone who know a good book or website on vegetarian dieting, I would greatly appreciate it. As always, thank you all for all the feedback, advice and words of encouragement. They are keeping me honest and are really appreciated.

Thanks!

Nat