September 11, 2007

Exercise makes all the difference! It's been the biggest challenge, fitting it in to my busy schedule, it's much easier to go home and take a nap! Getting up at 3:45am means I'm ready for a nap when work is over at 2-3pm. I've found that I MUST have my work out clothes in my car at all times! That way I can go straight to the gym after work. Even days when I plan to go home and walk on my treadmill, I change into my work out clothes at work. It may sound silly, but it's helped me get on the treadmill! Whatever works, just do it!

I'll have to admit, I've not been the best at eating the things I should be and not eating the things I shouldn't. One of the co-workers here brought in fresh bakery doughnuts a few times last week and as hard as I tried to not eat them, I did! BUT, usually I would eat 2 even 3, but I was able to just eat one.

Class was great this week as always. I was kinda worried I might have put on a pound or two. Boy was I surprised to see I lost 4 more pounds! For a total of 14! Yeah! I am very excited and motivated to keep up with the exercise and eating right. Eating right is definitely more of a challenge tho. I love food! Cravings- a good point was brought up by our leader last night. When you feel the need to eat something that maybe you shouldn't.....wait.....even for 5 or 10 minutes. Most of the time, you'll be OK with NOT eating it. I've noticed I've been doing that lately. This morning I felt so hungry at home and wanted to eat before I left for work because I love those frozen sausage/egg biscuits, but I didn't. Wasnt' easy tho. We also touched on eating out, this was great.......eat fewer or less menu items with these words: alfredo, bearnaise, flaky/crusty, hollandaise, tempura, deep fried, sauteed, crisp, breaded, basted, glazed, pan fried and au gratin. Wow, those are the foods I tend to want! Funny how that works!

Have a great week and remember- He who has begun his task is half way done. Have the courage to begin! I'm right there with you!

Kerri