First weigh in...

Wednesday is my official weigh in day. Against all recommendations of professionals (get weighed first thing in the morning, after you go to the bathroom, without clothes), I get weighed Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, fully dressed (though I try to wear the lightest weight clothes and NEVER jeans), and have usually had supper because I can't go that late without eating supper (I get home from weigh in just after 8pm).

I attend a non-profit weight loss support group for friendship, support, weight tracking and motivation. I have attended 6 different chapters of the group in the last 12 1/2 years. Some of the chapters have been really large with over 40 members, some as little as 4 members. Currently, my chapter is only 8 members including myself. For the first time in 12 years, I don't feel like a welcome member. I feel displaced. Maybe its because I'm the youngest in the group by 20 years. Maybe its because its a well established group and I just joined 8 months ago. Maybe its because they don't seem to be gathering for weight loss support as much as just socialization (they've all known eachother for years). Whatever the reason, I don't feel like I belong. Which means I don't feel like I get any support or motivation. Another reason I started the blog.

Back to my progress report. I have managed to successfully record my food every day for 6 days. Even with eating out. This was not an easy task, but I'm proud of myself and am going to work hard at keeping up.

Today was my first weigh in since I started.

Last week:  207.4 lbs
This week:  206.2 lbs

Net LOSS of 1.2 lbs in 1 week.

I am really thrilled. I know, its not a lot. But its GREAT!!  I have gained every single week since October. This is my first loss in 2 months. I'm thrilled. I'm proud. I'm pumped.

I CAN DO THIS!