20 down, 10 to go.

I can't believe I have done it! This goal seemed so untouchable to me. But I did it! I wanted to post from the begining. With pictures, and the whole nine. But I admit, I was afraid. I was afraid I wouldn't stick to it. I was afraid I would give up. I was afraid it would be impossible. Are you lost yet? If you haven't talked or seen me within the past month, then you probably wouldn't have known. I have offically lost 20lbs. It took about 2 1/2 months, and for the past month I have maintained it. I haven't quite reached my goal wich is 30lbs. I think I'm going to need to insert exercise here. But I think I should stop, and give myself a "way to go!" I'm not prone to bragging, about myself at least. I will brag about my children, and husband, as long as you let me. But I am a little insecure, still. When it comes to myself. I know, I should grow up already. But does it really ever go away? Back to the point at hand. I have been asked how, so I will share with you all here. Brace yourselves. There has been no magic. Well, no magic pills, no magic machines, no magic diets, no magic tricks. Magic self control, maybe. That's right this girl worked really hard! Everybody knows I love food. ALL OF IT! I love the good, the bad, and even the ugly. My husband is sometimes amazed at my ability to eat just about anything. Sometimes I feel like that episode of Friends where Joey is eating the triffle/shephards pie Rachel makes. "I like it." "What's not to like? Custard good, jam good, meat GOOD!" There have been times when I have been asked what my favorite food, or desert is. I usually answer with what isn't my favorite. There are so few it just easier that way. Lets see. . . American cheese, bleck! Mayonaise used to be included as well, but now its doable in small quatities. I also really dont like sesame oil . That's all I can think of off the top of my head. So that being said. I have given up NONE of the things I love! That's right everything in moderation. I really wanted this to be "A lifestyle change". I new I wasn't ready to change the foods I love. I have however learned to enjoy them in smaller quantites. I have also added breakfast every day. Yes, I was one of those people who usually skipped breakfast. So by the time lunch came around I was eating way to much. Or even worse, snacking. On very horrible things I might add. Now when I snack its usually on a piece of fruit. This makes it easier to enjoy more reasonable quantites at lunch, and dinner. The begining was the hardest part. I had to give myself lots of peptalks. As the pounds came off it became a lot easier. I just want to share this little last piece of "frustation" if you will. At first I was losing weight in the strangest places. My face, and neck for starters. Not bad, but not my problem area so to speak. Oh, who knew I had such huge colar bones. My fingers as well. My ring slides off way to easy. It is already a size 5 1/2. My knockers are also smaller. Which is great! But I really want to lose this belly. So this is where I'm going to insert exercise. I haven't ran in the past month. I know, I know. The excuses just fly out of my mouth. But if I'm truly going to make "The Change" I just need to do it. I want to lose the rest of the weight by the end of April. So I better get on it.