Day Two - 290.4

Holy water weight, Batman! In case the math scares you I lost 5.6 lbs. since Sunday (my first weigh-in). I have to say I'm not all that shocked. I don't mean that in a self-centered way, like, "Yes, I'm the master of losing weight, just look at how skinny I've become!" I mean it in more of a "Yes, I am finally drinking 8 glasses of water a day - I guess the doctors were right," kind of way. (I hate when doctors are right.)

Yesterday I started my walking group (shameless self-promotion, I know). The turnout was awesome - five adults, five kids, and one dog named Dolly. I'm so glad Dolly came - she literally pulled the group. (You try keeping up with a pitbull chasing a rabbit!) During our walk my oldest nephew, Graham, and I had an interesting conversation that really made me think.
G: "Bubba, I don't think anyone is losing any weight."
B: "You don't? Why's that, Graham?"
G: "Because everybody still looks the same!"

Way to tell it like it is, Graham. I feel that way a lot of times. Why diet? I don't see any difference. I don't feel any different. I don't like sacrifice. Blah, blah, blah. Well, guess what? Those are all EXCUSES to avoid eating healthy...ily (is that a word?).

Rob and I went with Lisa and Scott to the Spirit of Philadelphia a few days ago for her 30th birthday. We had a fabulous time drifting up and down the Delaware. However, after looking at the pictures from this trip, I cringe. This picture of Rob and I really made me feel... icky. Thoughts include I can't believe I had to buy a size 26/28 dress; look at those arms; man, my face is huge; look at my butt - gigantic! Now I don't say that to have people say, "Oh no, you look great!" because, trust me, I don't. This is the heaviest I've ever been.

I know some people who would tear up a horrible picture of themselves. However, I feel that pictures like these help motivate me to lose weight and remind me why I'm taking this journey.