Hurray!

Day 10.
I skipped a few days of writing because I was seeing the scale go up and down, up and down, which was a little disheartening. I didn't go off plan much (except for one terrible instance that involves Ritz crackers and crab paste, don't ask) and have actually eaten out 4 times since I began, but this morning I've reached an all new low.  I'm still not brave enough to write down my starting weight, but let's just say that it's bigger than Oprah was at her (reported) heaviest.
As of this morning, I have lost a total of 11.3 pounds. IN TEN DAYS. 
I've never lost that much weight before in 10 days. Ever.
Sticking with the plan today and tomorrow is so important. I'm having friends over tomorrow night to watch the Oscars and am planning the menu today.  My portion of the menu will feature fish and seafood. I'm actually thinking that I'll go and buy crawfish to represent Beasts of the Southern Wild. The biggest challenge for me will be to continue to stay away from alcohol. It's been easy so far, but tomorrow night will be the first time I'll be around my girlfriends. Iced tea, diet Coke and Perrier will be my weapons of choice. I hope everyone will support me.
Off to make my breakfast!