So I’ve been on this diet and exercise plan nearly 3 weeks. I have just now hit the 5 pound mark of weight loss. Go me! Only 15 to go. It’s like reaching a small crest of a hill and then looking up to see I still have a mountain to go. Hooray.

Not me. Not by a long shot.

I don’t mind the 5-mile walks. I’ve found a walking buddy and rather enjoy them (except today when I have a headache and it’s cloudy).

I do miss foods I didn’t even like before. Like Twinkies. Mmm. Or big gooey pizza. I start planning my Anything Day the day after. Liquor, bread, grease, sweets…this week I really want homemade cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Buttercream, not whipped.

I’ve realized how food obsessed we are in this country. Going to the grocery store is like trying to dodge land mines. Those hush puppies are calling me. LOOK AWAY! It is my hope that after I reach my weight loss goal I can better manage the carb addiction and not let it pack on the weight like it has done.

Time for another protein shake. Sigh.