Ruby Tuesdays

Last night I went out to dinner with some girlfriends. I was determined to get something half way healthy. I was going to order a quesadilla but the swiss cheese deterred me from it. So I ended up ordering the Santa Fe Chicken Salad. It was delicious and I ate almost the whole thing...I wanted to see how badly or how well I did with my choice so I looked up Ruby Tuesday's nutrition guide and to my surprise I didn't do that bad...
Santa Fe Chicken Salad 675 Calories, 35g Fat, 8g Fiber
NOT...exactly diet food but it is better than some of the other choices!

Week 2 Day 2 Run Tonight

On Tuesday I did not want to start my week two program. It went by really quickly thankfully because of my awesome workout playlist!

I am anxious to get to the gym tonight to get my 2nd run of the week in!

When I look in the mirror I see changes. I hope they are actually happening!

Week 1 Results

I was nervous this morning heading to work. I didn't want to get weighed in! I wasn't expecting to lose anything! I was feeling better about myself though! I lost 3lbs!!!!

I will get measured on Wednesday and post those results!

I think I need to go another step further. I think I need to give up Diet Pop! Any comments or suggestions?

Eating Healthy is Expensive!

It is really frustrating to me that eating healthy is expensive. I knew I was making tacos tonight for dinner. I had to go to the store for a tomato and lettuce. I decided that getting whole wheat tortillas would be a better choice for me than the regular tortillas. I grabbed $5 cash and headed to the store after my workout. I go to the tortilla isle and find the high fiber low carb tortillas. They cost $4.09 for 8 tortillas! I couldn't believe it! Oh well, I bought them knowing it was the right thing to do! Brown's County Market is a rip off by the way Aimee!

The tacos were delicious by the way...I ate in moderation and much less ground beef and sour cream than normal. ; ) Baby steps...

Another Level of Motivation

My oldest sister recently sent this photo to me. It is from 2005. It brought tears to my eyes because I think I look absolutely gorgeous in the photo. The way I look in that photo is how I feel and who I am on the inside. I know that person is not reflected on the outside of me right now. I know I may never get back to that exact size or weight but I am defenitely determined to try. Thanks Kelli!

Couch to 5K

I finished the 2nd day of the Couch to 5K running program last night. It is a lot easier than I thought it would be. Week 1 is walking briskly for 5 minutes to warm up, then 60 seconds of jogging/running, 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. The workout goes by really fast! I am thinking of signing up for a 5K race in the Spring. I wouldn't compete just participate!

CLCS Biggest Loser Competition

Today starts the 9 week Biggest Loser Competition before Spring Break at CLCS. So far, there are about 15 teachers participating. Not only for me but for the others, I hope this program gives people the motivation they need to get their health back on track. For me, that means eating healthier, eating less and working out more. I am thinking of getting this app for my Iphone called Couch to 5K. I am going to start tonight...after Harper goes to bed.