This week has been an experience. Haven't really weighed myself, so I'm not sure quite if it's working.
But I feel better, I'm not constantly hungry, so I guess that's good.

I have found that:
Eating healthy = expensive :-\ It's worth it, but it's cost us a lot.
My hair looks a lot better, possibly from the added protein?
Walking 2-3x per day might not be the hot cardio I need, but at least it gets me out of the house.

It's been kind of a game - stick to the splits and feel healthy! But at the same time, I feel like "seriously? I need more protein? I just want pasta...boo." Or, "I do NOT want to go for another walk today. I'm too {insert excuse here} and I just don't wanna." I promised myself I would do better, and I am. My motivation is...well, I'm not sure. Just that I'm tired of being fat.

It's funny though, going to the gym (lifting + little cardio) has been the most rewarding; the one thing I look forward to and think about in my off time (how I can do better, what to improve, what to change). I never would have thought that!