week six: second nature

Life feels different.
I plan my days around exercise and food.
I do Jillian's 30 Day Shred, take walks with Raleigh & Nate, and use the stationary bike.
Last week I added private dance party at Becky's suggestion.
The stationary bike is for the nights I am struggling the most, because I take my ipod.
I love losing myself in music.

I really hate that food is ruling my life right now.
I always hoped I would find a way to make my love for food take a back seat...
I really like food. I like to talk about how it tastes, and if it's good, and how you made it.
I like looking at recipes, and watching Top Chef, and tasting as I cook.
But, this is how I have chosen to loose the weight, and it is working.
When this calorie counting is over, I am looking forward to being aware,
but not obsessed.

The good news is, I passed the plateau. This one officially lasted 16 days.
One morning I just woke up three pounds lighter.
Today I am 9 pounds down.
Thank goodness, because I was working so hard.
I am going to attribute this to drinking more water.
I found out you should be drinking 50% more water during weight loss.
John got me a new, pretty water bottle and voila.

Let's pretend you don't see plateau number three starting...