Buck neked on a Saturday morning ...

...that's how I weigh myself for my own progress checks.  Ummm what did you think I was gonna say?!?  This is a family friendly blog, people ;)

My official IP weigh in is Monday.  I'll put that in a progress bar over on the right afterward.  But I've always checked on Saturday mornings so I did so this morning.  I did a mid week check and was shocked at the drop but figured that would be the loss for the week and was thrilled with it.  Much to my delight and surprise I was down more today.

A total of 6 lbs lost since last Saturday.

O.o

Seriously!?!?

That's what the scale said.  I was shocked and amazed.  Truly I've felt pretty great all week, not like I've been on a "diet".  There was a day or two where my choices weren't as good (filling) and I did feel hungry when I shouldn't have but I dealt with it.   And I've learned a lot this week ...

• I've learned breakfast sets the tone for the whole day.

• I've learned what makes a good breakfast for me (my decadent IP smoothie or an equally decadent IP peanut butter bar) and what doesn't (the peach mango drink while it tastes wonderful, its not filling enough).  . 

• I've learned I like stir-fry cabbage and me a cabbage hater most of my life.  I owe an apology to cabbages the world over.  You are delicious - especially stir fried with fresh ginger :)

• I've learned I like rutabagas - at least rutabaga fries.  Still have yet to try rutabaga hash browns but it will be on the menu soon I can promise you that.

• I've learned there is life after bread.  I can live, I can be happy without bread.  Someday I'll have bread again.  In small quantities, for special occasions.  But for now, I am content.

One thing I do miss is rice.  Not just eating rice but eating sushi.  My husband and I have gotten into the habit over the last 6 months or so of making "date night" sushi night.  We found a great place (for Iowa) for sushi and we love deciding which of the many rolls we want that night.   We had date night last night and went to a movie.  No sushi.  It was sad but he is so encouraging saying we just can't do that for now but someday we'll be able to have our sushi dates again.  I look forward to that day :)

I love that man.  I really do.

He is making this so easy for me.  He isn't eating things he knows would be hard for me to have around the house.  He is up for any crazy veggie dish I want to try out for dinner and gives really honest feedback (like that was TOO much soy sauce the first time I made the veggie stir fry).  But he is an adventurous eater and so that encourages me to be adventurous as well.  And while its nice to have those tried and true quick dinners (like chicken and broccoli) in the repertoire, its fun to have someone to share a food-venture with too.  And when the first words out of his mouth when I told him I wasn't happy with my weight were "What do you need me to do to help you.  I'll do whatever you need" - well that's a support system that is really supportive.  I'll cook adventurous for that attitude any day of the week.

I'll be back Monday with the official weigh in.

So long for now!