Seriously! I got on the scale, and thought “This can’t be right!”  So I asked Suzanne, “Are you sure your scale is working properly? Maybe it’s not zero’ed properly?”  Walk to the  bathroom “Nope… works fine.  *sigh* looks like I gained two pounds.  Why do you ask?”  “Ummm… Can you read what it says?” I step on the scale, and Sue says “195 pounds.”  “Ummm… so.. you’re confirming that I lost 20 pounds in 7 days!”

I was more than happy. My reflection looked happy to see me.  I still have a ways to go to get where I want, but I definitely let myself go.  I had gotten up to 215, and it wasn’t solid muscle, like back in 2000 when I weighted that much, and worked out twice a day.  I’m journaling everything, so that I’ll know what I did, and be able to help others who want similar results.

I got on this 30 day raw food challenge with my friends Craig & Suzanne… we’re traveling together for a while. They’re really into the raw food world.  So… it’s been easier than I would’ve thought.  It’s not even all salads!  I’m on day 11 now. 19 days left, and then I’m off to the World Championships of BBQ.  That’s some contrast.. I may even skip it, in honor of my health.  Though.. I do love me some bbq.  My stomach’s been shrinking too– last night I was full after 2.5 handfulls of almonds.