Day 60 - 263: Twenty pounds later

Well, here we are. One day at a time a milestone has been reached. It's about 1/6 of what I needed to lose at the start, which means I have a daunting 100 pounds ahead. I still think all too often about falling off of the wagon; every day I look at myself in the mirror and think,"Is today the day? Will I give in to some silly urge to eat a candy bar? Will I skip my workout and eat pasta for dinner?"

For sixty days I've stayed the course, for the most part. I ate smaller portions (mostly) and remembered what it's like to feel real hunger. I've worked out almost every day, getting to know my muscles and sweat glands anew. I've journaled most days, sharing with the emptiness my fear and my frustration and my terrifying hope.

I've learned how to say "You're crazy" in Hindi (tum bilkul paagal ho), and I've learned phonetically how to sing "Main Hoon Na" at the top of my lungs. I joined about a billion other people (literally) and fell a little in love with Shah Rukh Khan. I got in touch with my inner shawty, and I purchased enough bangles to accessorize an elephant's trunk.

All in all, it's been a great two month start. Tomorrow...one more day. See you on Day 61. And here's the reason why.