WEEK 8

Hmmm. Scale is going backwards this week. Reality is...I need to drink more water. Reality is...I will stick to portion control. Reality is...I have to start my day with a healthy breakfast. Reality is...my kitchen is free of any junk food. Reality is...I WILL do better

I'M THIRSTY

WATER!  Need more of it and I don't know why it's not happening.  I started out so well and I like water but just not on top of it these last few days.. Needs to be at the top of my list for this week.
Where is that list anyway?

WEEK 7

Okay, okay.  I just couldn't help myself.  Got on the scales this morning for my weekly weigh in.  ugh.  I knew it was not going to be pretty.  Up 4.4 lbs!  A long weekend with no self control.  But I just have to say, those Lave Cakes were well worth it!  Now to fuel my body with healthy foods and get back on the treadmill.  I CAN DO THIS!

WHILE AWAY...

Wow! What a weekend! Celebrating Mother Ethel's 91st Birthday at the Oregon Coast. A picture perfect time enjoyed by all. I know the scales will not be forgiving, so I'm just going to stay away from them this week and get right back on track. It is a new day! And the weekend was worth every single "ounce" of fun that we had.

 

Mother Ethel on her 91st Birthday!  Love her.

WEEK 6

Today I celebrate 15 lbs at 6 weeks. (officially 14.8) Yippee!  Now to schedule my pampering appointment with Alison at Salon554  - a special gift from my bff's for my birthday. 
I AM healthier with each pound and mile on the treadmill.  Proud that I AM making better choices.
Bring on week 7!  Thanks for your support!

TREADMILL DAY 2

Hit the treadmill after dinner tonight. Will stay with 20 minutes until the end of February and see how I feel. So far so good. This needs to be another part of my routine and healthy habits. I can so do this!

TREADMILL DONE

I did it.  Slow but steady. I feel warm and fuzzy.  20+ minutes and 100 calories burned.  I WILL work up to 30 minutes and then on to my goal of 45 minutes - 5 days a week.  Yahoo!

SAYING IT OUTLOUD!

I have to say it OUTLOUD and then I WILL make it happen. Tomorrow I WILL get on the treadmill. I WILL post my results on Monday. I know I WILL be more successful if I do. I will. I will.

I LOVE MY JEANS

My Levi's are feeling better every day. No more muffin top. No more taking them off just to get comfy. Looking forward to the next size down waiting for me in my closet.

5 WEEKS

Today is number 5.  Down .8 so total of 13.8.  I'm good with that, especially since it was a challenging week.  Superbowl, lunch out a couple of times, a Gigi Hill party and Bunco.  Stayed in control the best I could...but that Ben and Jerry's was calling my name for a few days and I enjoyed every bit of it.  Then the guilt sets in...I look forward to the day, I can eat and not think about it.  Will that ever happen in my lifetime? Good for me, not so good.  That is always the question.

I'm a CANDY-AHOLIC

Those who really know me, know my love of CANDY!  I knew I had a problem when my love reached a bag a day. Yikes!  Yes, a bag a day.  I have battled the candy demon over the years and once again have said good-bye.  Gave up candy on Election Day and I'm still going strong.  Much easier as the time goes by and my cravings have stopped.  Last time I recognized my "problem", I gave it up for 14 months.  Candy Corn brought me back.  It's been 3 full months now and with Easter coming up, it's a good thing I don't like PEEPS!

A Day at a Time

This sounds good right? Not always easy. I've decided the weekends are my biggest challenge. Better planning would help. I will be better. Bring on Monday!

Making Better Choices

Enjoyed lunch out with some friends this week. In addition to chick chat, it was a wonderful lunch.  Keizer Station has gotten a new restaurant called Panera Bread.  Tried to get over there sooner but with it opening just before Christmas, you couldn't even get in the parking lot.  Well, it was worth the wait!  I ordered the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (loved that the calorie count was posted on their menu boards) and YES, I ate the whole salad. So yummy. I also had a 1/2 French Baguette. The cool thing on the Panera Bread website is the Nutrional Calculator. Total of 470 + 150 for bread. Stayed within my calorie count with a homemade omlette for dinner.  I'll be back....