5 lbs & A Walk in the Park

I know it's just the way it is at the beginning of eating well, but I am so proud of my 5lb/one week weight loss! Honestly, I feel like everything has changed in this one week. Last week, I was overwhelmed & kind of bummed at the prospect of completely reforming my eating habits & focusing on health, but as the week progressed, it became exciting. It became a challenge that I could conquer. I went into the produce section of Safeway & my husband & I were stunned to realize we'd never even been to that section of the store before & everything there was new & exciting & fresh & beautiful for all its colors. I mean, look how pretty vegetables are?

I want these in my life & in my kitchen. I want these in my diet & I want to say I've conquered obesity & in turn my other chronic illnesses. This is my turning point.

Today Aaron & I decided to take our puppy to the park for a walk. It was blazing hot, though not as hot as it's been all week. Our baby Elvis was so curious he had to stop to investigate every little thing & Aaron ended up carrying him for a good portion of the time cause we just couldn't keep him on track. Elvis has been our little blessing these last 4 months. Aaron & I both were just in a funk that he helped us out of with his moth chasing & Domo wrestling & stick fetching cuteness. Elvis has been just what we needed.  Here's to you, baby boy :)

Today I feel: