Progress on Week 1...

Week one went pretty good.  I ate more sugar than I wanted to, Halloween candy, Matt's b-day cake, lots of treats for lots of different things, but by the end of the week, I had had it.  I am tired of having a headache everyday and I know it is sugar related.  I would be doing so well if I could only control my sugar intake.  I know that it will only lead to problems, big problems, in the future, so I just have to take control now.  I'm going to take it one day at a time, no treats!  If I feel like I need a treat, I'm going to try to find a healthy alternative, or just limit myself.  I found a quote I really like too, this is going to become my new motto:

"Remember it's not the first bite that will Shamu you, it's scarfing the whole thing down."

See, I scarf the whole thing down and then some--gotta work on that.  LOVE this quote though, I think it's so funny.

I also bought a pedometer and have been counting my steps.  They say you should hit about 10,000 a day to support a healthy lifestyle.  That's a lot, but you'd be surprised how quickly it adds up.  It is necessary to include walking for at least 30 minutes to hit it.

Another thing that I started doing that I LOVE--dancing.  I made a mix of about 30 minutes worth of songs and Tanner and I dance, chase each other around the house, and use that time to be silly.  Kate gets in on it too, and loves dancing with mommy--she giggles harder than I've ever heard her giggle.  Its so cute.  It is so fun, and funny enough, quite a workout (yesterday it bumped me up about 4000 steps!)

As far as my weight, I had gained a couple pounds when I wasn't focusing on it.  (Halloween candy is of the devil!!)  So, I am back up to 132.  Bummer, but I am going to get back down.  It is a little discouraging that I could have been really close to my goal by now if I had lost a pound a week instead of gaining, but you just keep going, I'll reach my goal!  I don't want to go out and buy a new pair of jeans, I want to wear my old ones, and I WILL!!!

I have my menu for this week too, I'll post it sometime today, Kate just woke up so this is my errand window.