FIFTY-SIX

First, I want to send out my best wishes to Kathy, Catherine's mom. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. Feel better soon!

I lost 2.6 pounds over vacation, which brings me to 56 pounds down. Last night I weighed in at 211.6 but this morning two-ten!!! Really happy about that, and considering a permanent move to Utah so I can continue losing at a quicker rate.

I was certainly busier and had less time for snacking, but we ate at restaurants several times. I had some wine but not a lot, and I still did eat some M&Ms and birthday cake so it's not like I was forsaking sweets. I'll have to spend some time thinking about this and figuring out what the biggest factors were, and how to replicate them at home! I have not been a quick loser lately, so 2.6 in a week is a lot for me. (Joey and Amy W - ZIP IT.)

NSV: My husband stayed home with the baby while we were in Utah, and our little guy's 5th birthday was on Monday. We Skyped so the Hubs could chat with D on his birthday and watch him open his presents. When I saw my picture in the video window, I didn't cringe nearly as much as I normally do. I didn't look awesome, but I didn't look like Jabba the Hutt either. That was a nice change.

My pants are starting to get big on me. Also, Amy W was totally right: Capris have no place on short people. Alas, most of my summer pants are capris (I haven't worn shorts in years and years). They truly look awful on me, and I need to cut them out of my wardrobe forever.

I'll be spending a few days catching up on your blogs. xoxo