So, two days later...and a friend posted a meme that said:

Been on this diet for two days 

and haven't lost any weight.

This is bullshit.

And yes it is.  Why isn't there a magic way to lose the weight that is painless and quick?  Because it truly is bullshit to have to go through all this denial:  I don't have a eating problem.  I don't have discomfort.  I love eating healthy foods and working out. 

So anyway, I have managed to workout two days this week; a walking workout on Wednesday and a all-body strength workout on Thursday (today).  I find that I do not like to workout at home if anyone else is around.  I don't know why, maybe just that I'd rather pretend that I don't have to work out. 

Once I get into it, I really enjoy it, especially dance-like workouts.  But finding the motivation is so hard.  I think it's the time factor.  It's not like it just takes 10 minutes.  Oh yeah, there's all kinds of "10 minute workout" videos out there, but you can't do it in 10 minutes.  First you have to change into your workout clothes, then you have to find a place to workout, get some water, and then warm up a little, do the "10 minute workout," cool down and stretch, then shower.  Suddenly the 10 minutes has turned into a half hour, 45 minutes, if not longer.  But don't do it, and it hangs there over your head, judging you.  

And then there's the eating.  I just want to grab the Cheetos and eat the entire bag.  Barring that, I want to at least eat several slices of bread.  Bite into something substantial.  Have more than soup for lunch.  East a candy bar.  Sure, I can do those things sometimes, but I want to do them all.  And I want to do them all right now! Sigh.

But I'll keep trying.  I'll drink more water.  I'll eat more protein and fiber to keep my full.  I'll work out for 30 minutes or so.  Eventually, I'll be glad that I did.