Week Two is Through!!

     That's right! I made it through the first two weeks of Induction! I can't say it was that bad. Yes I had cravings for sugar, but they are gone now. I'm not really tempted by them, and I believe the cravings will get even better as time progresses and I get used to this new way of eating.
     So... how was it? I did have a short time of discouragement, and I'm sure it'll happen again, it's all part of the process. I was discouraged because my weight didn't budge for a couple of days, and as I said in my last post, I chalked it up to not drinking enough water. I also think I may not be quite ready to add the Atkins bars to my diet. 
     The only other things I've changed this week are that I've been eating a little more sugar-free jello, as it is nearly empty of any calories or carbs, and I've been eating more fresh leafy veggies in the form of salad rather than the sauteed green beans and asparagus. I did have a couple of Vidalia onions, and I know they have a little more carbs. As far as exercise goes, I've stepped it up a little. I've started doing a few songs on Just Dance to get my heart pumping a little, I've spent some time in the garden, and I had a few all day cleans here at the house. I've played frisbee with Fonz a little more, and I swam at the beach last weekend. 
     I have decided to stay in Induction for awhile longer. I haven't decided just how long yet. I want to really get a good jump start on the weight loss so that I can really get into some higher impact exercises. I plan to do it like my friend said today, "one baby step at a time." I have also been contemplating taking a reward day each month, where I'll reward myself with one meal of whatever I want- within reason, of course. 
     My husband told me night before last that he is going to open another savings account  to start saving for a Disney Cruise for July 4th next year. It's my reward, and it sets a marker for me to focus on. He's been so supportive through this. I can't wait to feel even better. It's going to be awesome when people really start to notice the weight coming off. I know it'll motivate me even more. 
     "KATHY!! What did the scale say this morning?!?!" 
     Well... it said I am eight pounds lighter than I was two weeks ago!! I have made it back into the 200's and I never want to see the 300's again! I know it's an obscene amount of weight, and it's hard for me to admit it, but I can't focus on that anymore! I'm focusing on the future and the new me!! Besides, I'm only 2 lbs. away from reaching my FIRST GOAL of losing 10 lbs!! I can feel a celebration coming on!! 
     So as you can imagine, I'm more determined than ever, and I can hardly wait to see what's in store for week 3