still going. we decided to add on an additional week of phase one, which is fine because i'd like to get to my first goal of 10 pounds by the end of this phase, which i think is obtainable. last i checked, down seven. i've finally started working out, doing so each night on the treadmill. i wish i could see more progress with the weight loss, but i know it takes time. i'm just feeling impatient.

the fun thing, so far is overcoming my fear of purchasing, bringing home and cooking fish. i've always been paranoid of the process -- worried that it'd spoil by the time i got done with check-out. i've always liked cod fish, but have discovered a new favorite: orange roughy. the stuff tastes like butter, i think i could eat it every day for the rest of my life and be happy. still can't quite warm up to salmon, forget mahi mahi (what is that stuff anyway?) and tuna (the smell alone).