A Breakthrough

So, I have great news! I have lost 3kgs (about 4.5lbs) this week. I know I probably won't continue losing that amount each week- usually the first week of dieting my body goes; "what are you DOING to me?!?!?" and responds by losing a bunch of weight. In celebration I bought myself a Tinkerbell bracelet as a reward. The pixie dust bottle reads: "sprinkle and think happy thoughts." I thought it was fitting not just on my journey to goal but for life in general. It was a little bit extravagant as a weight loss reward, but from now on when I have lost weight in 5kg increments I will buy a bead for my charm bracelet. So with that said, I only have 2kgs to go before I can buy a charm, and I have been eyeing up a silver owl charm bead because I am obsessed with owls.

I will admit to having Burger King for dinner last night, but I will call that my 'cheat meal' for the week. I'm also going out for lunch with a good friend on Sunday, but then for the rest of the week I will be saintly. :)

I have been feeling sore from my workouts and I have hurt my bad ankle so I have been very gentle on myself when it comes to working out. Yesterday I walked to town to get some extra incidental exercise in, and on Sunday once we've finished our lunch I have no doubt that my friend and I will do a lot of walking. After all, we want to go to an art supply store which is right down the opposite side of town, plus I'll be walking from my place to the restaurant, which will take about 20 minutes, and then walking back home. I may get up early that morning and sneak in a quickie workout as well.

I'm keeping positive, and feeling so much better for eating healthier. My diet revolves around fruits and vegetables with lean proteins like chicken and eggs. I can still have the odd home-made curry because I have learned to make my favorites without cream, salt or sugar and packed with spices. I blitz through some frozen spinach as well to up my veggie quotient!