Lost another 5 lbs!

**Shell** · 05-15-2004, 08:21 AM

Morning everyone! I just got off the scale and had to share:

I lost another 5 lbs!

Only ten more pounds to go! It feels so great! I couldn't wait to change the heart in my siggy. Great idea!

**AmyMCGS** · 05-15-2004, 08:50 AM

Great job- WTG!!

**Michelle** · 05-15-2004, 08:51 AM

Wow, that's fantastic--good for you!

**Michelle** · 05-15-2004, 08:52 AM

How are you losing the weight, Shell?

**AmyBoz** · 05-15-2004, 09:38 AM

Good for you! You must feel so proud!

**Shell** · 05-15-2004, 10:27 AM

Thank you everyone. Michelle, I know it's not the most frugal thing in the world but most of the time I eat a lot of lean cuisines. I also am VERY careful not to get too hungry or I pig out. If dh goes to McDonald's instead of a hamburger I have something from their low fat menu.

A yummy treat to me is subway's chicken sweet onion with NO mayo or cheese. I try to make a lot of stir-fry's and measure out only half a cup of rice or pasta. I eat as many veggies as I want and no soda. I work hard everyday to TRY to drink my water.

For breakfast I have a low-fat breakfast bar. Make sure you read the label!!!! Sometimes I have oatmeal or poached egg on dry toast. I also no longer put butter on my sandwiches or veggies. You get used to it and don't even think about it after a while.

I also say to myself everyday, "just for today, I will eat healthy and low-fat" Don't think of it as six months or a year. That is too hard. I also don't think of trying to lose 20 or 30 lbs. Break it down. Say, "I am going to lose 5 lb's!" That feels easier to attain. Hope this helps.