A sack of potatoes.

I've lost one pound more than what a sack of potatoes weighs. In two and a half weeks! I'm bursting at the seams, and pretty much shouting it from the rooftops. I've definitely yelled it down the hallway of my office, and at people in passing. I've been sure to bring it up at every social occasion that I can. It's like my new baby, that I can't stop bragging about, and that I don't think I'll ever stop doing.

I haven't really done much exercise other than the hike up and down the stairs. I also did go on a walk with Marta but I can't remember much considering I spotted a dog twice and I believe I said, "Oh I have to get my petting hand ready!" So, yeah, I only remember how sweet and adorable the puppy was.

I have cut out all sodas, all juices, all greasy food and all sugars(except for the ones found in fruits and things of the like). I'm eating minimal carbs, and low calories. I'm only drinking water, and I can honestly say I have never felt better in my life. I have had stomach issues my whole life, and I believed that they would never get better no matter what I ate; but I have now found that it is not the case. My stomach issues have all but disappeared.

But for as much as I'm doing to better myself, I am not alone in this. I never have been nor will I ever be. I have my beautiful, kind, and wonderful cheerleaders on my side to help me achieve my goals. For that I will be forever grateful. I can't imagine that there is a better support system in existence than the one that I have.

I keep talking about my goals, and rewards; and I don't think that there is a better time than now to post the rewards I have set for myself.

Rewards List:

10lbs: New shoes, betch! (Achieved as of 6/24!!)
20lbs: Treat yo'self 2013! Mani/pedi time!
30lbs: I pick things up and I put them down. Gym membership time!
40lbs: Change your hair, change your life! Haircut time!
50lbs: Plan a "staycation" and enjoy some R&R!
60lbs: Remember to help others. Plan a healthy dinner party for your friends!
70lbs: Hey pretty woman! Get yourself a red dress and go snag Richard Gere!
80lbs: Nobody puts baby in a corner! Dance classes! Patrick Swayze would have loved you.
90lbs: Shawty had them apple bottom jeans. New jeans time!
100lbs: Let's brag a bit! Go see your parents to show off!
110lbs: Nike Shocks? They've been running through your mind. (Pun intended.)
120lbs: Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition called, they said, "Go buy yourself a new bathing suit"!
130lbs: The ghost of Julia Child said to get some cooking classes in.
140lbs: Only 53lbs to go! Plan another "staycation"!
150lbs: Helloooo, Skyrim. Buy yourself a new computer! You deserve it.
160lbs: Take the plunge! Plunge bras, that is!
170lbs: Almost there! Don't give up! Color your hair! Look cute, feel cute!
180lbs: Imagine you're on death row. What's the one meal you would want? Have that.
190lbs: Remember where you came from. Donate your clothes and buy more!
193lbs: YOU DID IT! Book your dream vacation!
193lbs and on: Don't get fat again.

It's a lot of weight, but I can do it. My weight wasn't gained in a day, a week, a month or a year. And I won't lose it in that short amount of time either.

I know where I came from, I just can't wait to see where I'm going.