Success

After weeks and weeks of not losing ANY baby weight, I finally saw the number drop. Three whole pounds!! I felt like I did good this week but sometimes that feeling is way off so I was shocked when that number appeared. It's so easy to get in the mind frame that it is completely impossible even though I know that there is no secret to it and that the reason I was maintaining and not losing was all because I was eating the same amount as I was burning. It's not rocket science (I like how that is the expression, like rocket science is the most amazing thing and no other type of science can compare).

What's changed since the previous week? Well, for starters I am at work again meaning I can occupy my time better/distract myself. Really, though, that wasn't the problem before. The main thing is that I have limited what I am eating to a "strict" routine. I wish I could be more free with it but I am a servant to routine... just do better with it.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with peaches. So good. And I make enough for Mike so now he is eating breakfast which is something he has never really done before on a regular basis.

Lunch: Green monster. I know that I will have to mix it up eventually but luckily there are thousands of recipes out there so I can continue to make the smoothies but also have some variety.

Supper: Whatever we have planned. I give more freedom here because I am so strict during the day. It takes away the stress of planning every detail at the end of the day. I am always out of motivation to stick with it by that point so having that freedom saves me more than I realize most of the time.

This lovely calendar is my baby. I am proud of it so don't knock it too hard! I did this before I went back to work to help things run more smoothly at night. It helps Mike know what the heck I'm doing and I am way more organized and cost-efficient when I go to the grocery store each week because I know exactly what I need and don't waste money and time buying stuff we won't really need. I hate throwing away food so this plan saves us from a lot of that too.

I hope this system works long term. Let me know if you have any suggestions or better ideas. I love to learn new things, especially when it makes life easier!