Battle @ the scale...

So, I guess I will always have a battle with the scale. My weight issues are never really ever going to go anywhere. As my naturally slender mother puts it, "You will always have this battle, Stephanie, you just need to know how to live with it." (Sigh) Such is my life.

Last week, my newest issue of Shape Magazine came in the mail. I read it cover to cover. Typically, this does not happen, because I get bored halfway through (or hungry). I was really inspired by this idea of eating smaller meals every three hours. And so, began the newest twist in my weight loss journey.

Also in this issue, the idea of having hot water in the AM with lemon to help get rid of the toxins. I'm not sure it does that, but it does get me started in a way that coffee never could. Mind over matter, you ask? Perhaps. But nevertheless, I am improving.

This plan has worked so far. Since starting this program on Tuesday of last week, I lost 4.8 lbs. Not too bad considering I didn't work out or do anything other than focusing on my eating, which I will most likely continue to do for a while. I might even keep myself trained before my European vacation. But that Europe trip is a discussion for another time.

Here's to hoping I can keep this up!