7 lbs

I am so happy right now because at this week's weigh in, I was down another 1.5 pounds which brings my total to 7 pounds since my highest weight (post miscarriage).

I am not tracking my eating or counting calories, but rather taking charge of my health and making the best choices possible at each opportunity to eat. I am building trust with myself to eat the amount of food my body needs without over doing it or restricting too much. Plus not having the STRESS of following a strict diet has been amazing.

I sang in Requiem service this past Sunday and afterwards was the famous St. Paul's buffet of amazing food. The director is Mr. Martha Stewart and is the best cook in Utah. I was nervous about the buffet after, but I just told myself to eat ONLY the things that looked really delicious to me instead of eating a bunch of things that were not my favorites.

My strategy worked and I didn't pig out, but I ate as much as I wanted and then enjoyed the company of other people.

I've also been keeping up with my running (really more of a slow jog) and I know that has helped me feel stronger and leaner. I've been incorporating some strength training, yoga, and pilates a few times a week after my runs or in place of them if it's snowing.

I am feeling really good about the decisions I am making and not being so hard on myself. It feels really empowering to be able to achieve my goals without beating myself up and holding myself to incredibly impossible standards.

Slow and steady really does win the race and I'm winning this one baby!

Let's hope this positive attitude can continue!!!