I can't believe I've been back to the gym for a whole month already... and I weighed in with a little trepidation but I'm happy to say I've lost 3 pounds and 5 inches... my skirts are practically falling off me already (and no - that is not a pretty sight!) It's amazing what a little exercise and toning can do to put the curves back where they're supposed to go. Who knew all the experts were right?! I really have to be honest and say it's the exercise that has contributed to the weight loss because I haven't changed my (bad) eating habits too drastically. I still like the occasional dessert; a 'Dirty Mother' once in awhile hits the spot(and if you have to ask you're not a tequila fan!); and popcorn with butter is a Saturday night staple around here. So I'm sure the number of pounds lost would be greater if I was a little more disciplined... but I always ask myself, "When I'm sitting in my rocking chair looking back at all my memories will I remember the piece of pie I ate or the piece of pie I didn't?" It's a bit of a conundrum isn't it? I bought three pounds of butter today and as I put them in the freezer it put the weight loss into perspective and I was happy - I'll keep you posted as the pounds fall off each month...hopefully!
(PS - I still miss my little Jewels but I've stopped sobbing in my pillow and am 'choosing to smile' when I remember her which is just as it should be!)