First Weigh In! (6/22/12)

It's been a week since I've begun (correctly and properly) my journey to being a healthier me. I've worked out everyday for at least 30 minutes, ate correctly as far as eating healthy and when I did eat junk it was in correct portions. I've been enjoying this time around because I actually did workouts that were fun and ate foods that were good and didn't feel hungry, when I did feel hungry I ate. So I would have to say this week has been a great one besides that dumb medication. Since I haven't returned to work yet, which I've decided to give in and go back to Publix, I have mainly been in the house and that is always not fun. Anyhow last week I weighed at 175lbs, if not a bit more, and this morning when I got on the scale it read..drum roll please..170.8! I was shocked and it took a minute for it to sink in but once it did I was so happy. After my weigh-in I worked out and put so much effort into it thinking I was now 5lbs lighter. My mom is also doing this with me and she lost 4lbs! We were both extra bouncy today lol. For this coming up week all I want to do is say goodbye to the 170's. I've been stuck in this range for years and just assumed this is where my body wanted to be. But I'm determined to move pass them and never return. So regardless if it's a pound or five, I will be ecstatic and possibly cry. I haven't seen a 160 since the 8th grade. I'm motivated to keep going and push myself further than I ever have. I'm taking small steps with small goals that will add up to big goals. I would love to hear and connect with others who are doing this or have been through this to exchange ideas. Enjoy the ride!