-2 Pounds!

I can't believe from Saturday to Tuesday (last night) I lost the 2-3 pounds that I gained over the holidays + 2 extra pounds! :D I'm down to 181 and I'm super excited! I can't believe that I'm almost into the 170's... it's almost unbelievable for me... it's been years since I weighed this much, and it feels so good to be shedding those extra pounds... I'm trying to keep in mind that some of the weight on me is turning into muscle, and how much you weigh depends on levels of liquids and foods and such... so weight isn't the only measure that I need to pay attention to. Still! I have been good the last few days and apparently it's paying off... maybe I'll reach my goal sooner than expected? Haha, we'll have to see...

Working out feels natural now. I love going to the gym -- I actually missed it over the holidays. Even though I'm often sore (but not too sore!) after weight lifting, it's a good thing - it means I gave myself a good workout and my muscles will keep burning calories for me even when I'm not at the gym. So far this week, I haven't been tired at the end of my cardio and I feel like I could keep weight lifting (but I have classes after my time at the gym and need to allow time to eat before them.) The effects of working out are showing as well - I have more energy, feel better about myself, and I see a bit of a difference in my ability to focus on my school work as well.