One Week

Starting weight (4/1): 184 lbs.
Today's weight (4/8): 180 lbs.
Pounds left to lose: 45

It's been one week since starting THM, and I'm down 4 pounds! It wasn't the easiest week. I had low points--including yesterday when I indulged in too many cheddar potato chips, but that didn't break the camel's back. I just hopped back on the train this morning.

I've been encouraged by how I've felt after eating the meals. I understand why the S meals are called S meals--I feel very satisfied after eating. I did find myself hungrier earlier after eating an E meal, but maybe I didn't add enough protein. The kids have enjoyed the meals too. It makes it so much easier to eat a certain way when your family is on board. Like I said, the meals are not gross nor do they taste like something is missing (flavor, substance). They are filling and taste good. My son even wants to eat all my desserts. My husband appreciates that so much meat and eggs are in the meals. It's new to me to eat this way. I never cared much for meat growing up. It was easier to just call myself a vegetarian because I preferred meatless dishes over meaty ones. Even now I find it hard to indulge in really meaty meals. Maybe that's a good thing. I certainly won't be overeating. The problem with my vegetarian diet though was that I ate too many carbs and not enough protein. I was pretty active in high school and college (I took up running), but I don't have the time to run 5 miles three times a week right now (I would love to get back to that!). I can't be overly friendly with carbohydrates at this point in life with four kids and homeschooling two of them.

I don't think I will lose another four pounds this week. That is a very lofty goal and not likely to happen. I think I lost four pounds only because I cut out sugar (except for my weak moments) and drastically changed what I was putting into my body. I have to say I feel a lot better eating food that is good for me and not just filling my body with junk.