I’ve been so good this week and I’m really seeing results. I started slowly and have built up speed. I can honestly say that I truly think it’s because of this that I feel like things are taking shape (no pun intended … well, maybe a little).

Here’s the low-down. The important part. I’ve lost 10 pounds. Whoo Hoo. This morning I fit into jeans that I haven’t worn in 6 months (actually 1 size smaller). HOORAY!!!

I’ve gotten a lot of messages today asking how I’ve done it. It’s been a complete life change, but seeing the pounds melt away is making it worth while. Here’s what I’ve done:

1. Week One – Cut from 3 Diet Cokes per day to 1. Also cut out all fried food. (Not easy. I struggled, but I did it.)

2. Week Two – Cut out Diet Coke all together. Began drinking Crystal Light and Iced Tea with Sweet N Low.

3. Week Three – Used an online food journal (Sparkpeople). Watched what I ate and only ate when I was hungry. I substituted cereal for a dinner a couple of times. Also ate a protein bar each day for breakfast. I was down calories most every day. I’ve only exercised twice, and made a conscience decision to not exercise on days that I was under 1,000 calories. Something about that made me think it might put my body into shock.(Definitely not what I’m trying to do.)

I’m shooting for 1,200 calories per day; 163 carbs; 32 fat; 60 protein. My averages are way under that … but with the exception of one time on Saturday, I really haven’t felt hungry. I totally attribute that to drinking 6 glasses of water (or water-like substances) per day. I’m shooting for 8 glasses, but considering I used to drink “no” glasses that’s pretty good.

Aside from the protein bar at breakfast, I’ve had a Lean Cuisine or Weight Watchers Smart One at lunch. For dinner, I’ve either had cereal with a banana; a salad (iceburg lettuce, banana pepper rings, goldfish, 1/2 breast of grilled chicken, and Kraft Light Italian Dressing); or Grilled Chicken and steamed vegetables. {I’m really getting tired of chicken. I’m a red meat kind-of girl … I could seriously “cluck” at any given moment.} I haven’t snacked, because the only time I’ve gotten hungry is close to meal time. If it’s within a 90 minutes of a meal, I drink a bottle of Crystal Light and wait it out.

If you want to see my calorie breakdown for each day … click here! I really do feel better. I could kick myself for waiting this long to start!