renewed motivation

So, I realize that I have a problem with "just one." I gave in to some of my demons with jack in the box and burger king as you read in my last post. Then yesterday I had a brownie for breakfast... then I went to a bbq and went crazy. I had a light beer and three cocktails. I had a cheeseburger and a hot dog and chips and queso and cheez its and not one but TWO s'mores. TWO! This morning I wanted to see the damage that my indescretions had cost me. I had still lost two pounds from the last time I weighed myself, but then I wondered how much I WOULD have lost if I would have stuck to my guns. Granted, I've promised myself that this is a lifestyle change and I'm sure I won't say no to s'mores forever, so I'm not going to feel guilty. I'm going to use it as a learning experience to see what I am made of and to teach myself that giving in won't make me happy and I'll accomplish my goals faster if I don't give in.
What gave me this renewed motivation? At 22 pounds lost, I'm only five pounds away from my first major goal of losing 10% if my body weight! That's a huuuuge win for me as when I first started, 27 pounds seemed soooo unattainable. IT'S NOT EVEN FEBRUARY!!! I know I can do it. Too many people know, too many people are holding me accountable. That's the major difference. Oh, and I'm going start hiking with Dan from work, my gay work boyfriend. I'm stoked because I've ALWAYS seen myself hiking as I got older and that's one of the weekend things I see myself doing with my husband and kids. YAY! My fiture is finally beginning.