So excited for tomorrow's weigh in! I hadn't weighed myself since the last one so I was freakish out a little (lot). Stepped on the scale this morning and I've lost some more weight. I'll keep everyone in limbo until the results are published but so happy the scale went in the right direction :)

8 weeks in and I'm doing, in my opinion, great!  It's been a little tougher the past couple of weeks but I just powered through it.  My friends really have been great and I'm impressed with my new found cooking skills.  I've tried quite a few things since starting Lighten Up that I probably would have never, ever tried before. Trying a new recipe this week (sweet & spicy chicken,  coconut cilantro rice and grilled mango salsa).  If it turns out well I'll post the recipes, if you don't hear from me then, well, we all know what happened.

I am so pleased, and slightly shocked, that I'm doing so well.  I really have changed my eating habits and I'm very excited to start working out.  Words cannot express how thankful I am to have such a wonderful support system.  My co-workers are constantly giving me recipe and blog ideas and encouragement.  One in particular (Courtney) even made me healthy treats so we could celebrate my birthday at the office without a bit of guilt.  My family and friends continue to tell me how great I'm doing and that they are proud of me.  Guess what? I'm proud of me too!