It's Tuesday. I don't have to work today, so this has given me the energy to really work out this morning. I always dread it, but I enjoy it, and feel great afterwards. I rode my indoor bike, used my exercise ball, tried laying on it face down, and rolling across the floor while keeping my body straight. I only fell off once!!! It's not as easy as they make it look in the video! I think they use trick photography!

  I'm pretty sure my dogs were laughing at me..

      I survived my first few days so far. I keep telling myself this is a contest, and keep remembering those words that if it were my children in a contest, I would expect nothing less from them, but them trying their best. I should be no different.

     I've worked out everyday so far. Either by walking, using the indoor bike, my exercise ball, and the rubber bands. I don't have a set workout routine, but I make sure I'm doing something to get my heart rate up for at least 15 minutes whatever it is.

     I've measured out my snacks, and have only eaten what I've measured out. That was hard to do. I had measured out snacks last week, and the box said 17 chips per serving, so I measured out the 17 chips, ended up with 4-5 in my hand still, then popped those in my mouth. I was asked if I had taken those 4-5 out of what I had measured and I said no, that those were bonus chips!!

       It's that mentality I need to stop!! I've also have NOT hit my food pantry as soon as I walk in the door. I was always reaching in and grabbing a hadful of pretzels or raisins. But If I do that 5-6 times a day, too many calories..

I also had stopped at my parents after church Sunday as I always do. My mom has a bowl of peanut m&m's on her counter always. Normally I eat 2 handfuls while I'm there. This time I took only 7 of them. Of course my mom called me out on this, but I can't give up sweets altogether! I have to learn portion control!! This journey is mostly a lifestyle change. I know how to eat healty, we all do, I just have to do it!!! Day 4, thank you for all the well wishes from everyone!! I, along with the other contestants will be successful in this journey!!!! p.s I have been nice to Bob!! Thank you still for all of your support!!

    
 

Vivian