There’s the magic scales photo. As of this morning I have lost a total of 9.6 pounds since I started 14 days ago — that’s 4.8% of my original body weight. My starting weight was 199.8 and the first week I lost 6.1 pounds, weighing in at 193.7. This morning’s weigh-in at 190.2 equals a second week loss of another 3.5 pounds.
I confess: I was hoping for just 1/4 pound more loss to take me into the 180s (even 189.9) but I am still pleased with the progress as I enter Phase 2 of the program and introduce a little more variety into the diet. It will be nice to have a taste of fruit and some whole grains now and then. If I can continue to lose a pound or two each week in Phase 2 I can achieve my goal range of between 175-180 pounds over the next 6 weeks. The end of March, beginning of April would be a great time to fit back into my skinny clothes!