Not so easy to lose

Did you ever notice how easy it is to lose things like your keys, your phone, or your favorite sweatshirt, or heaven forbid, your purse? The things we fear losing most are the easiest to misplace. On the other hand, the things we want to lose most are the most difficult. I'm talking about weight.

I look in the mirror and think, "Oh, I don't look that bad." But then I try to put some of my clothes on, and after they do not fit I feel a little defeated. So, I've gone on wearing my stretchy clothes all while I have been waiting patiently to start vamping up my workouts. You would think the constant packing of boxes, moving, unpacking of boxes, back and forth, back and forth would be a good workout, right? WRONG! The scale told me, "Nice try!" and scoffed at my weight loss efforts. So, now that that we are pretty much settled in our new apartment, I have been making an effort to get back into my workout routine. I worked out 6 of the 7 days last week (only six because I was tired) and the stupid scale laughed at me again! All the work of exercise and even trying to diet for a measly 2 pounds?!? Needless to say, I was not impressed with my progress. Yes, yes, I know that I just had the baby, but I am still carrying around an extra 20 pounds! When I ran last night, my ankles hurt...I think it was because of the extra weight. That really discouraged me. I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into in less than a month and this poky process is starting to make me nervous and frustrated. Isn't it easier to lose some of the initial weight and then get harder? Come on! I am just annoyed; I know I need to be more vigilant and patient.