Amazing Support

So my weigh in didn't have the results that I dreamed of. I didn't lose any weight this past week, however, I didn't gain a pound either. I'm in limbo on my feelings. My first reaction: stunned. I thought, how dare my body not even lose one pound after all the hard work and effort to eat properly that I've been going through!! How ungrateful.
Then I took a breath and realized that the scale only showed +0.2....do you know how small that is? I had to laugh at myself. Success was in the fact that I maintained my last weight. This is a great sign that change is coming and to stay the course.

I have an amazing support system and my friends have all been rallying in my corner to see me succeed. I've been told to "stay the course", "keep your chin up", "hang in there, it wasn't put on over night" and best of all, "I'm behind you and will support you in any way that I can." It makes me proud to see this outpouring of love and kindness for a lifestyle change that I want to make.

After assessing my aching knee situation (the right meniscus is torn and is now flared up) I will be using the pool more and pounding the pavement less. After the flare up calms down I'll tackle the bridge again. I will miss the beautiful scenery, cows and frogs, but staying healthy and strong is important if I am to reach goal. The pool workout actually made me feel more burn than just walking. I may invest in a bike to tackle the trail and beyond!

My body feels lighter this week and a few of my scrubs aren't so tight around the top. I've enjoyed exploring with food options and eating out. In the kitchen I revisited the 'yucky' Brussels sprouts in a roasted recipe that was so simple. I cut them in half and seasoned them with a little Canola oil, salt, and pepper. Baked them for 35 min (turning them over every 8 min) and had the best toasted sprouts ever. I will now use these weekly and try my hand at doing squash, zucchini this way too. I love a good squash casserole, but it will have to be altered to now fit my healthy lifestyle.

Looks like my attitude is just right for week three...BRING IT!