I’m down 15 total pounds and 1.5” in both my hips and waist since this began. And although I am marginally frustrated with the pound loss slowing down a little these past four weeks, it really gets washed away in the positive things that are happening. I’m sleeping better, I’m breathing better, I can see and feel places where I’ve lost some fat, I’ve pulled out some older clothes that are beginning to fit, and I’m not feeling like such a fat slob.

Some days I just don’t want to exercise, but I push through it and end up pleased with myself in the end. It’s not a tremendous loss by any means, but kudos are due for myself (and anyone else out there) who has the courage and resolve to tackle the weight loss beast. Small steps are steps nonetheless.