Seven...

Seven can be a great number... especially when it is the answer to "How many pounds did you lose last week?".  That's right, I lost seven pounds.  I thought some of my clothes were getting a little looser (meaning ones that were really tight were getting less tight) and was tempted to weigh earlier, but I know the fluctuations weight can have, so I held off until this morning which is one week from the last time.  I went from 282 to 275, so I am happy.

I am trying to do this by changing lifestyle and not severe diet, which is what I am doing so far.  Just eating smaller portions and making wiser decisions when I get food (ate at a barbecue place and got green beans and a side salad instead of what I really wanted, fried okra and mac n cheese).  Probably most importantly, i exercised in some way four times - 45 minute walk on Sunday, workout on Monday including 30 minutes of cardio, spin class on Tuesday and 45 minute walk on Saturday.  Had a very bad headache on Wednesday and was up late Thursday to keep me away on Friday, but 4 times was a good number.

This week will be a challenge as I will be out of town for work and it is very hard for me to eat well when eating in restaurants for every meal.  I will try to get some exercise in in the evenings (hopefully the hotel has a workout room or I will be doing some walking).  

I understand that you lose more weight right at the beginning of losing weight, so I don't expect to lose 7 pounds each week.  Really, I am hoping to not gain weight this week on the road, any weight lost will be gravy.