I stepped on the scale today, and to my amazement I had dropped a little over three pounds since Tuesday. Considering my walking days have turned into stair climbing days, I'm guessing that much of it is fluid loss. I'm drinking plenty of water and eating a lot more water-rich foods, so I can't help but feel pretty good about the loss.

This is the first time that I've noticed an actual INCREASE in energy- like I've broken through some sort of barrier or something. On the arm-curl machine this morning I was dialed in at 105 lbs and made it through the set without any real strain. I'm usually doing some serious grunting about halfway through.

My intake is still fairly balanced nutrition-wise and calories are right where they should be- based on my equation. I did run out of peanut butter the other day- which was a real drag, being my favorite and all. I went into Safeway to pick up some more and decided to try their Organics store brand. It's pretty good stuff, fairly right-spensive, and about 100 calories per tablespoon. My wife's making a Costco trip today so we'll be back into the Adams brand soon.

Weight loss is motivation in and of itself.