Salad is what food eats

So I didn't really clock much weight loss on the scale this week. I'm down only another .2 of a pound. For a total loss of 1.6 pounds in 2 weeks. Not bad, I guess? And this is the beginning of my "woman week" so I'm probably bloated with about 5 pounds of water (my fingers are crossed on this one). But overall it's not how much weight I'm losing, it's how healthy I'm feeling. And that is an obvious perk. I'm learning to make decisions that not only make my pants fit a bit looser, but they make my body smile from head to toe.

Neil has lost 5 pounds so far. I'm really pleased with this. He seems excited about it and for once is really being serious with a "diet/lifestyle change" that we've been needing for years. We certainly can't afford to buy new suits for him, so eating less and losing weight seems like the better (and healthier) choice. Especially in the long run.

I watched SuperSize Me last week and have cured any cravings for Fast Food. I was so grossed out by the findings of that documentary that I don't think I could ever walk in to a fast food restaurant again and find something I'm happy with. If that's not motivation to make better choices, I don't know what is.

Also, I started a Zumba class with some friends at the gym on Friday nights. We're thinking about also expanding and doing the Monday and Wed night classes as well. It works your tail off and even though I looked ridiculous dancing and tripping over my feet ... I was moving every part of me for a solid hour and my entire body was dripping with sweat. I can't wait to go back. What a fun way to exercise!! And thank heavens calories don't care what you look like when you're dancing.