ok, here goes my first weight update.

first of all, i'm sensitive to the fact that everytime i post here, about 48 people are getting an email in their inbox, so i promise to not bother you every time i eat a twinkie. i'll try to post 1x or 2x / week.

i know i'm biased, but i'm truly finding DailyStrength to be a significant motivator in getting me to lose weight. the outpouring of positive support when i first posted my goal was amazing, and now i feel both that a) i don't want to let y'all down, and b) having you all behind me is inspirational.

so, back to the action: i weighed in this AM at 183. that's 3 lost pounds...however, i should note that my weight does vary a bit from day to day...but what's perhaps bigger news is that i went for a 2.5 mile run this AM. i don't think 3 pounds is reason to celebrate, but the physical activity usually motivates me to eat healthier, and so on...good habits breed good habits.

all that said, i've got 2 fancy restaurant meals ahead of me this weekend, and a barrage of kiddie meals at picnics, etc. so it's gonna be a tough weekend.

stay tuned...and thanks for all your kind words and wonderful suggestions.