10% and Counting: A bittersweet moment

Week: 4 Weight lost: 12lbs total

When I look in the mirror, it's hard to see 12 pounds missing. Of course, it's hard to see the erosion caused by a day's worth of wind/water. So to help me (and you folks at home), let's imagine a pound of butter. This past weekend, I held a one pound block of butter. It was about as long & wide as my hand, and almost as high as my pinky finger. Twelve of those blocks of butter are now missing from my body. BAM! Of course, much to the disappointment of people with enormous butts or thunder thighs, fat does not understand that it needs to leave certain areas first. So my stomach is still big & my legs are still fairly monstrous. But the fact remains that, while I may not see it, I am 12 pounds lighter than I was a month ago. I want you to know that I am not focused on the appearance issue right now. While my pants still fit as they did, I am not discouraged. I am in it to win it (it being the svelte and attractive body that is under the "bubble wrap").

Now for some sad news. One of the greatest motivators in my short fitness oriented life has been my 30gb Microsoft Zune. This past weekend, while at a church Men's retreat, someone other than myself went home with my Zune. I'm not sure if it was accidental or deliberate. To be honest, I'm not mad about the incident. I'm deeply saddened, but not angry. Maybe the person will return it to me this week. Maybe I will have to buy a new one next month. But for the time being, I am without my kickin' tunes and interval training podcast. But hey, it could be worse; I could be without a Zune and 12 pounds heavier.