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Calorie Counting Week 2 Day 1

Well, I have reason to celebrate - I think. I really need to get a better scale. Mine is a dial kind so it's really hard to tell if it's accurate or not. Anyway, I weighed myself this morning and then again when I got home from work just to be sure, but it looks like I'm down about 4 pounds. I'm thrilled!
I went to pick up my wedding ring from the jeweler today after I got off work but it wasn't there yet. So I wandered around the mall while I was waiting. I stopped into my favorite store of all time, The Limited, and tried on a couple things just because it was nice to have their clothes fit nicely. I have longer to go so I didn't buy anything, but they have some super cute pink and purple stuff right now!
I also ate a chocolate truffle from Godiva which ended up being far less terrible than I expected when I finally got home to count up my calories so far.
I am really looking forward to having another week of success. I'm anticipating there being more of a challenge this week because we're out of money for groceries and once I run out of fruit I have to figure out other means of healthy snacks. Fruit has been my hero so far! And having food in my kitchen that I know I can eat has also been really helpful.
I also wanted to say that I am so appreciative of all of your comments. You guys have been my cheerleaders and I love it! I want to cheer you too!

I am super tired right now, but I'm going to go to dragon boating practice and exert any energy I might have left. It's amazing how sitting on your ass for 9 hours straight takes so much out of you!

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