55 in 52: 7 weeks, ...and not focusing on the numbers. :)

Starting weight: 185
Goal weight: 130
Current weight: 177?

So I'm a little late on my weigh-in here. Last week wasn't the best week. It started out great and on Tuesday or Wednesday I hit 175 (10 lbs!), but then the next day I was somehow about 4 pounds heavier. I'm just chalking up to the joys of being female and trying not to worry about the scale too much. Although I have to admit, it's hard not to let the scale discourage me when it's wigging out for no apparent reason. Anyway, the last half of the week I guess I was just tired because I really had a hard time making myself exercise, and I may have eaten more than my fair share of the cookies and doughnuts that had the misfortune of ending up at my house. Oops.

But things are looking up a little this week. I got in a much better workout this morning and the exercise always makes the nutrition so much easier. I've been taking to heart your great suggestions, by the way. Last week I really did run laps around the playground while Forrest played. (Unfortunately, that workout was cut short by an unfortunate poop incident...I swear, it's like they plan these things...) And I bought the Biggest Loser Cardio Max dvd, which pretty much makes me want to die whenever I do it. I have the others waiting in my netflix queue. Hoping to get back to the gym next week when Clara's at day camp, as long as I can get Forrest in gym care before it fills up!

So, all in all, not the greatest week, but not the worst. Still optimistic.