It's Just Falling Off....

How did my first weekend back on the wagon turn out? I'd say pretty darn well considering I lost another 2.5 pounds. I've said it before and I'll say it again, walking makes a difference! Yes, after just one full week, I've dropped 8 pounds. I'm so proud of myself I could cry...But I'm more proud of myself for getting through the weekend without giving in to any temptations. Lemme give you a run-down of the last 2 days:

Saturday was full of sleep, lots and lots of glorious sleep. I took a lunchbox with me to Oakland this weekend in order to eat as much of the healthy stuff as I could. I had yogurt in the morning, went back to sleep and ended up sleeping through lunchtime, so I had a really big apple that afternoon. For dinner, we went out and I ordered, and thoroughly enjoyed, some chicken, corn, and these amazing potatoes (all in moderation and proper serving sizes) I don't know what they did to those potatoes, but I could literally eat them every single day...

Sunday, we had brunch at a Mediterranean place with a buffet. Buffets can be dangerous, but I also kind of like the fact that I can control my portions without any guess work. I had chicken again (but it was cooked in different spices and was delicious), a small helping of frittata, and lots of grilled zucchini. It was very filling and very nom. After we ate, we walked around Oakland for a little bit while we decided what we wanted to do for the rest of the day. Our decision: Oakland Zoo. This turned out to be an awesome idea! That zoo is so much better than the San Francisco Zoo (surprisingly). I mean, we were kind of amazed out how many more animals they had and how close they were to you. However, that place ain't easy to walk around in: it is very, very hilly. But I mean that worked out for me, right? Even more of a workout! We were there for about 2 hours, so that's a lot of hiking up and down those hills. We ended the trip with their sky ride which was really relaxing. It was a great way to see a good bit of zoo from overhead and also some beautiful views of the bay. For dinner, we went to one of our favorite diners in Oakland and I had the Cajun catfish dinner, which consisted of a serving of delicious blackened catfish with an amazing mango salsa, black beans, and rice. I ate about a 1/4 cup of the beans and a bite or two of the rice, but I had every stinkin' bite of that fish. Absolutely scrumptious dinner.

We definitely made up for Saturday's laziness on Sunday because I was and am still super tired. But it was worth it if I actually lost weight over the weekend. That was pretty rare even back when I was losing weight regularly last year. For real, if I keep this up, I'll be down 15-18 pounds before I leave for home. I didn't expect it to fall off like this! But when I think about it, it's really not surprising. I took a long break and now, after jumping in so hardcore, my body is happy to see the weight go. It's just like when I started at the very beginning of this journey. I feel so much better about myself now than I did this time last week. My clothes already fit better, my energy is up, I just feel slimmer. But it's not just all in my mind either, there is definitely a visible difference. 

Friday night, I said I was going to try that pancake recipe, but it was a big, fat failure! The batter didn't bond together enough to actually cook as pancakes. I don't know what all of those other people did differently, but I ended up just throwing it out and eating something else..lol. Experimenting is a good thing; trial and error, folks. Can I just point out that I haven't eaten bread in one week? Yes me, queen of bread, hasn't had one single bit in a week. I know that has a lot to do with the weight-loss, so I'll continue cutting it out, at least for now. I've also cut out a lot of my Starbucks trips (sadly), but am limiting my coffee intake a good bit. The majority of my coffee consumption is happening at home in order to use my own low-cal creamer and avoiding milk, and I'm OK with that. 

Also, after looking at the new house on Friday, I have to say that the move cannot get here fast enough! That house is ah-mazing. The view is ridiculous and I basically have my own suite: my room is the only bedroom on the first floor and is separated from most of the rest of thouse, is bigger, has beautiful hardwood floors, and a closet that is even bigger than the one I have now. My bathroom has a gigantic shower and I have my own entrance through the garage. I'm so looking forward to more privacy and freedom! The house is not really much bigger in terms of square footage, but the layout makes it feel much bigger and has more privacy in general. It's just a beautiful place and I can't wait to get in there! I thought we were waiting until September, but we actually get the key on August 6 and will begin slowly moving in soon after. So, we'll be there pretty soon! So many exciting things happening in the coming weeks :)

Guys, I have to say that all of your support and encouragement has made a gigantic impact on my entire way of thinking and is amazing motivation. I can't thank you enough! I really and truly appreciate all of the kind words and smiles. You're all amazing! I'm feeling 100% better than I was a week ago and y'all have had a lot to do with that! So, thank you :)