Two of my former loves

I used to love two men at the same time.

Their names were Benjamin and Gerald.

Better known to me as Ben and Jerry, those monsters of destruction, those diabolical deviants....oh who am I kidding? Those crafty creative creatures of that divine substance called ice cream.

My husband was eating a pint of Chubby Hubby last night and I asked, "Just out of curiosity, how many calories are in that tub?"

He laughed then read the label. "340 calories per serving and there are four servings."

I'm no mathematician but I'm thinking that's over 1,300 calories!

It made me realize that I never thought twice about enjoying my favorite flavor of Ben and Jerry's — Phish Food — and eating that entire pint in one sitting while watching TV at night before bed. But not now! No way. I'll gladly enjoy my cup or two of fat free sugar free ice cream. It may not have fudge fish floating in a sea of chocolate and marshmallow swirl but I'm not going without. It's still ice cream.

Wow. My mind is changing right along with my body.

I love it.

18

It's my new favorite number.

It's 9x2. It's 9+9. It's 10+8. It's even half of 36 (my upcoming age!)

Anyway you look at it, it's a great number.

Oh, did I mention it's also the number of pounds I'm down since starting my weight loss journey on May 20?

Yep, that's right. In just 4 weeks and 4 days, I've lost 18 pounds! I'm so excited and extremely proud of myself. I'm doing this. I'm really doing this.

The new goal is to now get some orthotics for my tennis shoes so my feet don't hurt so bad when I go for walks. I also have to drink 100 ounces of water a day.

Doable. Totally doable.

And doable at 18 pounds lighter even!

Another block

Well, it ain't much, but it's something.

I hoofed it around the block again tonight before supper. Broke a sweat. Huffed and puffed. Hope to do it tomorrow night too...unless it's raining.

Again, it's not a marathon, but at least I'm moving.

And in the right direction, I hope.

Smaller

I think my pants are smaller.

I'm not sure as I typically don't wear my clothing tight but when I put my gray dress pants on this morning, they didn't seem to be as tight around the butt area...and when I stand up and walk around, they seem baggier and looser.

It's weird.

But I like it.

I just hope I'm not imagining it.

First compliment feels pretty amazing

My husband told me today that he can tell I'm losing weight. I broke out in a huge grin. I asked, "Really? Why do you say that?" And he said, "Because your a** is getting smaller." I asked, "What are you doing looking at my a**?" He said, "Because I can."

Good enough for me.

DeLynn on the block

I got home after work tonight and I changed my clothes, left my husband to grill the burgers and monitor the potato wedges in the oven, grabbed my iPod, turned the volume all the way up and went for a walk.

All the way around the block.

Might not be much but a girl's gotta start somewhere.

Lady of the Rings

My rings are loose.

My wedding band fits on my other ring finger and my vow renewal ring turns around and around. In fact, if I shake my right hand hard enough, my big ring comes right off.

I haven't gotten on the scale or anything, but this has to mean something.

Doesn't it?