Feeling better.

I gave myself the weekend to really think about where I am at and where I am going with my lifestyle change. It was a healthy decision because it allowed me to recognize how far I have come, how much I truly have changed, and what I need to change.
Truthfully I do eat pretty good during the week. We rarely go out for dinner, and when we do I make better choices then I use to. I stopped drinking carbonated sodas as well as cut back almost all of the caffeine in my old diet. I get to the gym or go for a run 4-5 days a week, and I continually make healthy choices for my family. What did this mean to me? It means that even though I have gained a few pounds back, I am still living a healthy lifestyle, I am still actively working to make myself a better person.
On another note, my reflection also led to some other insights. First, TOM was on the way, so I was bloated last week, and the scale reflected that. I was down 3 lbs. by Saturday morning. Second, I am building muscle. I know it's not always the best thing to compare your current weight to your past by the way clothes fit, but the majority of my clothes fit the same or better then they did just 7 months ago. Third, my body is STILL not adjusted to my missing organ. The doctor is very concerned with my obsession with a number because studies show it takes about 1-1.5 years before your body adjusts. I am still having "bathroom" issues which most likely result in my body retaining water and supplements it may not have kept before.
All and all I am feeling better about everything. I am on track this week, and I plan to stay here until I see that 120 number on the scale again!!