I have lost 10 lbs. Right now I have to guard against congratulating myself on my good work. I still have 30 pounds left to lose. I can't start feeling good about the loss with so much left to go. It would be easy to fall off the resolution wagon. This week I hope to get a good boost to the program with more exercise than last week. That allows for more food with a greater calorie deficit. I plan on spinning tonight and that will burn about 800 calories. If I can get away this afternoon, I can add to that total.
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