Day Three - 289.4

Day three started out with hopping -well more like tiptoeing while trying to make myself as light as possible - onto the scale (*hiss*). My cringing was followed by a "WOOT!" when it told me I lost another 1 lb. That is a total loss of 6.6 lbs. I won't lie - there was a happy dance.

I feel great, because I am taking steps, literally, in the right direction on my journey. Last night we had eight people out for the walking group. I realized, after converting my pedometer steps from "km"s to miles that we were actually walking 2.5 miles, not 2 - that was an exciting discovery! When we got home, my shins hurt, my calves were spasming, and I was actually sweating. Five minutes later, after stretching and having some water, I felt accomplished. This whole experience makes me feel like I am working my weight off instead of sitting on the recliner balancing a bowl of ice cream on my fat roll wondering why the lbs aren't pouring off.

Speaking of ice cream, Diana gave me some great advice today about my "cheat treat". She said I should stay away from food rewards. How simple! Why didn't I think of that? In my brain, food is always a "reward" because it makes me feel good. Pre-journey, I would have been happy parked in front of the TV with a bag of Double Stuf Oreos in my lap for the rest of my life. However, I am reconditioning myself to be happy in situations, not in food. I was thinking, "Ooo, if I make goal I'm gonna get me a Rita's gelati," but after thinking about it, I'd really like a manicure. A manicure looks nice, makes me feel good, and will certainly last longer than a bag of Double Stuf Oreos! So, keep an eye out for my beautious nails!