Chef on a Diet—After 5 Weeks: Down 9

Last week was a tough one, and I’m actually happy w/ the 1 lb. I lost. My allergies have been out of control, so between taking lots of Benedryl, which wipes me out, and trying to breathe without wheezing, I was extremely sedentary. I still feel like a slug w/ very little energy to even write this. Hopefully the doctor will fix me up this afternoon, and I’ll soon be able to return to a more normal—and active—routine.