Twenty-Six Pounds

Well, I'm at 26 lbs lost. I actually hit that mark three weeks ago, but wasn't about to jinx myself by posting that just before I left for vacation! I went back to the gym today for the first time- and found I hadn't gained a thing!! It was hard to make it into the gym- but once I was there- I totally fell right back into it. I spent an hour on the elliptical and my heart rate didn't even go above 140.

It's funny- I've realized over the past few weeks, while I was "taking a break"- that my tastes have changed since January. I have NOT been dieting the last three weeks- in fact, I thought I'd done really bad. But when I inventory what I've eaten- it's still been relatively healthy. Comparatively speaking, anyway. Every time I give myself permission to go eat a greasy/unhealthy meal- it doesn't even taste that good anymore. I get a cheeseburger and wish I'd gotten the turkey wrap instead. Or I'll order Taco Salad with Beef and totally be craving the chicken. Subway sounds better than McDonalds- any day of the week. And don't even get me started on veggies- I can't get enough! How weird is that? I've always been pretty anti-"green". It's like I don't even have to try that much anymore. It gives me confidence for this whole "lifestyle change" I'm attempting to achieve.

So let's see what things weigh about 26 lbs:

A 25 lb & 1 lb Barbell:

My (smaller but full) luggage:

And a bubble-blowing toddler!