Making lots of little changes.

Today was weigh-in day and I know Charlene is eager to know my results, so here they are.

I dropped another 2.5 pounds last week, which brings my four-week total to 16.5 pounds and a reduction in my BMI of 5.08%. My goal for the three-month program was to lose thirty pounds, so I am a little more than half way to my overall goal, which makes me feel pretty darn good.

I had to stand up Brutal Bill for my daily dose of torture today as I got stuck in a meeting in Anchorage this afternoon until fairly late. By the time I left Anchorage, I was already two hours past my appointment time with him. I’m afraid of what he’s going to do to me tomorrow to make up for today.

I’ve made many changes in my life the last four weeks, and plan to continue those as I move forward. I used to stop for a mocha or latte on the days I drove into Anchorage and now make my coffee with Splenda and low-fat milk at home and carry it with me. I know of one particular espresso stand that is making a few dollars less each week because of me.

I used to order unhealthy lunches on the days when I went into Anchorage, too, as the more convenient places for lunch also had some of the most calorie-laden fare. Today I had a shrimp salad delivered, both healthy and convenient.

We used to eat a lot of pasta for dinner; it’s now been four weeks since I’ve indulged in a carb-heavy meal. Bread used to be a staple at most meals, now I can count on one hand the number of pieces of bread I’ve eaten the last four weeks.

And the closest I’ve come to eating chocolate in recent weeks is one fat-free, sugar-free fudgesicle that carried a grand total of 40 calories.

The best part is that it hasn’t really been that bad. I’ve only had a few days where the cravings have hit. Greg mentioned in his blog the snack table that has become a permanent fixture outside the business manager’s office. I am usually in Tracy’s office several times a day, which means I have to walk past that sinful display just as many times. Sometimes I don’t even bother to look at what’s on the menu for the day, but most of the time I do. There is always a big box of mixed candy, but the other menu items change from day-to-day. Employees have come to learn that if you have a quantity of leftovers you don’t want to keep in your house, you only need to set them out on the snack table, and they will disappear in no time flat. I’m proud, and relieved, to say that I haven’t paid a visit to the snack table once in the last four weeks.

That’s it for tonight. I hope you all experienced great successes today.