10% Less...

170, that was my number the last time I wrote. Some weeks have passed, and I have made some changes.  There is no more gluten in my diet, there is no more alcohol Monday through Thursday, and I even consume less on the weekends, there is no more mindless snacking or "just a bite" of the kids' dinner. Now I am much more mindful of what I put in to my body.

Smoothies with almond milk, spinach and fresh fruit have become my go to breakfast, perfect for the mornings when I have to have all of us out the door by 7 AM. Salads for lunch are pre-made on Sunday so that I can just throw them in a small Tupperware and go during the week. Dinner is always chicken or fish with a vegetable and grain of some some sort. There is no dessert, and IF I want something sweet, it is a few dark chocolate covered almonds.

I am still struggling to find the time to exercise. I am already getting up at 4 AM during the week to get myself and the kids ready to leave and start our day. With all the other "stuff" that we have going on the rest of the time, when can I fit it in?  It's not that I don't want to, I just can't figure out HOW to.

In spite of the lack of exercise, I am happy to say that I have lost 17 pounds. That's 10% less of me than the last time I wrote! I would still like to lose about 10 more, and I know it will not be easy. I KNOW that I will HAVE to figure out the exercise thing if I want more weight to come off. BUT, for now I am happy with is happening. For the most part, I am sleeping better at night. The joint aches that I used to get after laying down all night, no longer plague me in the morning when I get up. I have more energy to make it through the day, and, for the first time in a long time, clothes are fitting differently. I like the changes that I am seeing in my body and how it makes me feel - physically AND emotionally.

For now, I like where I am headed, and I am committed to remaining on this path and making any necessary changes along the way. For now, I am 10% less than I was before. I guess it is true what they say... LESS is MORE!!!!