Day 38: But don't let it go to your head

Because we had out-of-town corporate guests, I tried to dress up a little today. I got a few comments—how different I look from my preferred look of being covered with my beloved POLARTEC® fleece coverall. Later in the day a neighbor told me that she could tell I lost weight, and then later still I found I could see a smidgin more of my face (or less, depending on how you think of it) in the mirror. Yes, that all feels good. And I'll tell you honestly that I have less trouble getting up out of bed in the morning. I feel less creaky and sluggish. All that I had to do was give up carbs and start walking? Sheesh, that's easy. I should have done it years ago. But the dark side still calls: I went into the break room today right after someone had toasted a bagel—I lingered on the smell like a cartoon cat in love, carried away with my entrancement. Then I snapped out of it and drank my tea.

Breakfast
1 Cup Uncle Sam
1 Cup Strawberries (and not even very good ones, but it's April)
3/4 Cup Fat Free Milk

Snack
15 Almonds
15 Cashews
1 Cheese Stick
4 oz Yogurt

Lunch
Ahi Sushi Salad from Not Your Average Joe's
(Mesclun Greens, Soy-Lemon Dressing, Black Peppered Sushi)

Dinner
Tuna, Lettuce, Feta & Red Peppers
Cucumbers & Tomatoes & Onions


All in all, a good eating day, but it feels like I'm eating more now that I'm eating different things. I doubt I am losing at the same rate, but the thing I feel good about is that I think I can keep this diet thing going for a long, long time. Really, except for the occasional 'affair of the nose' I think I'm gonna make it.