Weigh In Monday # 30

I finally put a good week together and the scale rewarded me with a 5 pound loss. The interesting thing, as I was stepping on the scale, I didn't have an inkling of what the numbers would show. Would I lose? Would I gain? I was clueless. So, the 5 pounds was a lovely surprise. I'm very psyched, because with this loss, I've hit a new total pounds lost -- 71 lbs. Pretty exciting!

Through most of January and February, I struggled against discouragement and temptation. Looking back now, I think that emotional state was the effect of the winter blues. February, of all the winter months, has always been a tough emotional month. Fortunately, the slow fade of winter and daily signs of spring have lifted my spirits and helped me recommit to my healthy path.