Success!!

So I had planned on writing last night, but I was just exhausted and went to bed.  By updating this morning, I may be late for work, so this may be kind of short and sweet.

Yesterday was weigh-in day #1.  I lost 9 lbs! I was honestly hoping for 10+, but I'm not gonna cry over 9, because that's a dang good start in my eyes.  All of this struggle and hard work this week was made worth it on the scale last night.  And let me tell ya, this week has been SUPER HARD at times.  Oddly enough, I've been craving healthy stuff, like veggies, fruits, and fresh grilled meat.  One day, I'll get to have these things again, but for now I've gotta stick with the plan.  I felt at times this week like I could gnaw my arm off.  I haven't really been HUNGRY, but nothing that I eat is SATISFYING, really.  It fills me up, but it's not what I wanted.  Kinda like when you're craving Chinese food and you eat Mexican food, it's just not the same!

I was in the gym three times last week.  I got in my 2000 PA (physical activity).  This week, my goal is to get at least 3000 or more.  We also had a challenge this week of burning 50 more PA than our highest day last week.  My highest day last week was 775, so needless to say, I had to work my booty OFF last night, but I did it! I got 990 last night in one night.  That's 60 straight minutes of cardio, kids! And it really felt GOOD.

The basement is getting closer to done each day, and this is what makes me REALLY happy.  My own space, and a bathtub that I can relax in after these hard workouts.  And I have to take this time to say that I have really seen my friends and family step up to help support and encourage me through this.  Thank you all!  Luis has been faithful in going to the gym with me, and it helps more than you can imagine.  Prayers, support, encouragement, it all means so much.  Of course, there has been one person that obviously didn't want me to succeed, due to the change it would cause in the dynamic of our relationship.  He can kick rocks for all I care.  I don't need his negativity.  I will move on...on to a happier, healthier me...and on to the next one, that will love me for me!

I think this is going to work, and I'm no longer scared about it or nervous.  All I'm thinking now is that I probably need to find a sugar daddy or a money donor or something to pay for my plastic surgery once I get the weight off.  Ha!

<3 Tara