My fitness buddy Jenn and I are going STRONG on our program- the South Beach Diet and the 10 lb slimdown. We both feel awesome and, in addition to trimming our waistlines, have noticed some positive changes in our skin. I realize that a sample size of “two” doesn’t exactly meet the standard for “rigorous scientific study,” but it should easily exceed “encouraging anecdotal reports.” We started this with almost identical goals, and we’ve made almost identical progress, which is SO FUN even if it’s not likely to last. And there is NOTHING more encouraging than seeing lots of progress right away when you start something new, right?

If you’re not familiar with the South Beach diet, its claim to fame is that it makes you lose “belly fat” first- and since that is most people’s “trouble spot,” it’s quite a selling point. Your mileage may vary, but in my experience, it’s also true. Most of my losses came from my trouble spots this week- and my midsection is definitely slimmer.

Aaaand… we are two for two on the goofy facial expressions. But I did my hair for you today because YOU PEOPLE ARE SPECIAL.

Monday Progress Report:

Day: 8
The scale has moved: -6 lbs
The inches have changed: -5.25 inches
I feel: Really good! I still have lots of energy and don’t feel worn out at all. I’ve had one or two days where I was sort of sore, but not terrible.

What about you? How did you do this week? Are you ready to join us? YES WE CAN!

(PS- that’s 20% of my weight loss goal there! In one week! I’m so pumped!)