June Update

Apparently I have fallen back into the habit of posting here once a month. As things are starting to go better for my weight loss I will try to change that in July. But for now, here is my June update.
I officially started the Curves weight loss and management plan on the 21st. I am now on Phase 2 of the diet and am feeling pretty good. I stepped on the scale this morning and found that I lost about 6.5lbs last week alone. I know most of this is water weight, but that is the point of Phase 1 of the diet.
I didn't have many problems with the diet last week though I did have to use my willpower a few times:
1. We went out for dinner on Thursday and rather than having delicious greasy pizza, I ate dinner beforehand and then just had a garden salad (with dressing I brought from home). It was hard, but I did it and was really proud of myself.
2. When the earthquake hit last week, all the staff were sitting outside. The VP of the company came by with some candy and offered me some. I took a Reese peanut butter cup and held it until Dave had finished his candy and then gave it to him (that was the intention from the beginning). It was very hard not to eat it as I love those things.
3. All week long, our friend Justin was at our place. I cooked dinner for Dave and I and occasionally him as well. Both of the boys would eat a second helping of dinner, or a treat afterwards. I had to resist the temptation to follow suit.
All that being said, I did treat myself to a third of a piece of chocolate cheesecake on Saturday when I was out with my mom and sister-in-law. It was delicious and I think it was very well deserved.
I am really happy with Phase 1 of the Curves Diet and am ready for Phase 2. Hopefully it goes as well.