So, a group of friends and I are doing a weight loss challenge.  Whomever looses the most weight in 8 weeks wins the prize.  We are judging the winner based on who loses the highest % of their starting weight.  We figured that was the fairest way to do the challenge, since there are so many different body types participating.  I have to say, that the first week I am kicking butt.  Hopefully, I can keep this rate of weight loss going!  The first week, I have lost 1.5% of my starting weight.  Woo hoo!!

I cannot credit any insane exercise plan.  I have just reduced my snacking, tried to eat healthier, and been under an incredible amount of stress.  I have not cut out bacon or gluten or any of the foods that I love.  I have done that in the past, and after a few weeks I have been so miserable that I have overindulged on everything I was restricting.  So instead, this time I am going for moderation.  If I crave french fries, I will have a few.  Not a whole massive order of them, but a few; just enough to take the edge off the craving and make me feel happy in my tummy. With the stress that I am experiencing, I need some good chocolate and beer in my life.