I'm going to keep this post short because I'm writing it from my phone on public transportation. I really wanted to get this done last night but making my breakfast and lunch for the next day took priority. So yesterday was my first official weigh in! A couple things before I get to the results.
It's been a rough week, but not in the way I thought it would be. I expected to be hungry or craving foods I couldn't have. I can honestly say the only thing I really wanted this week was juice, which is odd because I rarely drink juice. I think that this wicked cold is to blame. My raw throat just wants something cold and sweet to soothe it.
I am proud that I went a week without cheating. Every single food or drink item consumed was Paleo (to my knowledge).
The withdrawal symptoms are mainly gone (thank you sweet baby Jesus). I still have a lingering headache and my leg muscles are constantly fatigued. I read somewhere that the sensation is similar to what you might think walking through oatmeal would feel like. That is a perfect explanation of what my legs are experiencing. I have a feeling I will feel a million times better once I can kick this stupid cold!
So, are you ready for the results?
I am down 7.5lbs!
I am down 7.5lbs!
My reaction to this when I looked at the scale? Shut the f up. Ha! I even weighed myself 4 or 5 different times because I thought my new scale was wrong. I am beyond stoked. When you don't cheat, you will see results.
Now before you make a comment about how I won't be seeing these results in the future/every week blah blah etc etc...I know. I'd be happy with 1-2 lbs from this point forward. This was an unexpected number and I realize that my body will adjust and weight loss will slow. I've been down this road before. I'm happy it happened and I have realistic expectations for next week.
So there you have it, a successful first week is in the books! On to the next!
