Low-carb update

I didn't post anything about my progress last week because, well, there wasn't any. I didn't lose any weight last week. I was disappointed, but realized I still had some modifications to make, specifically in portion control. Because, just because raisins are a healthy snack does not mean I can scarf them down without reserve.

I did allow myself some treats last week; white chocolate mousse (with berries) at a retirement dinner last week was one. A chunk of a chocolate chip cookie (a sample!!) at a coffee shop was another. And a smallish serving of chocolate pudding cake my mom made yesterday was the last. I had the most reservations about this last one, and I probably gave into temptation a bit too much. But it was indeed a smaller portion than I would have had were I not paying attention to this, so it still was something of an accomplishment.

Even with these treats, I managed to lose two pounds last week, bringing me to 137. I did break down and weigh myself Friday because I was going crazy with worry that I was not going to lose anything THIS week too, and on Friday I was 136. So the chocolate cake on Mother's Day probably cost me a pound. Or maybe it didn't; I didn't remember to weigh myself until almost lunchtime today, so perhaps if I'd done so before breakfast like I usually do, it would have still been 136. But what if resisting the cake might have meant I could have been 135?? Forget it, I'm not going to think about it anymore!

I'm pleased that the weight is actually starting to come off. But changing habits that have been a part of my life as long as I can remember is proving very hard. (I didn't think it would be easy, though!)