Still going

So here I sit on day 8.  I can not believe I made it this long if I am being honest.  Will power is not my strong suit and yet, here I am.  What a testament to God's timing.  I honestly think if I had tried to do this prior to this time in my life I would not have been able to. I am much more at peace with my body and much more tuned in to my mind  then ever before. 

I find the only times I am really grouchy about my don't list is when I am hungry.  For instance, today after church I had my snack while the kids played at the play area and then we came home for lunch.  Since I am starting week two today I have to prep and make everything.  (Next week I think I will prep my week three stuff on Saturday.)  So now I have to simmer my lentil soup for 25 minutes after taking 20 minutes to dice and chop everything and I am really hungry by this point.  As my soup is simmering I try to pick up the house and come across a Hershey's kiss.  Oh, I wanted that kiss so bad and I was so mad that I could not have it.  I start to rationalize why I should eat it and then I just say no, I should not eat it for any reason.  I decided to save it for when I am all done. 

I had planned to weigh myself at the beginning and at the end.  I decided yesterday that I would weigh myself after each week for a little added incentive.  I lost seven pounds.  I was happy but I am sure I will gain some of that back when the program is over.  However, I could try to keep this lifestyle going.  I am eating an appropriate number of calories for my body.  I am working out, mildly for week one, but I will add more cardio and weights back in for week two.  What is my next step?  I wonder...