Start of Week #2

It's Monday..Woo Hoo!! I feel I've had a successful first week! I have lost some pounds, but I also feel really good! I'm still exercising everyday, and my energy level is high!!! 

    Grabbed a bite out Friday night, just a soft chicken taco and salsa and chips(only 8 chips though), Saturday, was a busy day, went to the fitness center to get a workout routine going, that went very well, I'll be going there 3 times a week,

   Bob and I went to dinner Satuday night to Zappatelli's.. I had them put 1/2 my dinner in a box before they even bought it out to me. That was good. I had the chicken and angel hair pasta and salad. I had only eaten 1/4 of the chicken, the salad, and 3 small bites of the pasta. I had excused myself, (I heard if you eat, then wait, you'll decide if you're still hungry or not), so when I came back, Bob had already had the rest of my food packed up to go!! Thank you Bob! My first initial thought was, wait, I still want some more food!! There was a LOT left!! After sitting for a moment, I realized that I was NOT hungry anymore, and I think for the first time, I walked away from a restaurant meal not stuffed!! If felt good!!

    I did go to my parents after church, like usual, and yes, I did have m&m's, but I only took 3 this time. Actually, while in church as I was praying, it was in the back of my mind, I kept thinking about those stupid m&m's.... I knew I was going to take some, I just had to figure out how many. I hope God understands... The temption is always there, but it's easier to grab some candy because it's my parents house, and somehow that's ok,  but the difference would be, say, if someone made it a point to pull a candy bar out of a kitchen cupboard I was standing 2 ft. from, I can handle that, the candy is not at my house, or my parents, so it doesn't bother me so much

      Bob and I went snowshoeing at Penetentary Glen in Kirtland! What a great day! We walked around the gorge, looking down at how beautiful the scenery is. It's a mile trail and someone told me 800 calories burned! Woo Hoo!

       Superbowl Sunday! We made our own chicken wings, (baked) Salsa, and salad. It was for the most part a healthy meal. My energy level is still high, and I'm motivated about this diet. I received encouragement from a lot of my kids parents this morning at work, and one student had cut out my picture and article and wrote me a note saying how special she thought I was. I did get emotional. This is a contest, and since yesterday I've receied many "you go girl" from well wishers. I have to do this!! It's a contest, I still don't care if I win, I just want to lose the weight, and with so much support, I can't let everyone, including myself down!! I hope everyone has another successful week!!!
 

Vivian