DAY 17

Today was such a lazy day.  There was no exercise of any kind.  I did some laundry, but I don't think that really counts!

Eating wasn't that great either.  Here's what I ate:

turkey bacon
cheese
2 eggs over medium (I try not to eat the yolks, but had 1 yolk out of the 2 eggs)
sauteed veggies
turkey bacon again
3 apple slices
granola bar (love those Kashi granola bars--what a great find)
fruit snacks (I caved.  They were so good though!)
orange
small bowl of dry multigrain cheerios

It was kind of a depressing day because it is the first notable set back I've had along this journey.  My weight was up to 162 and I was annoyed.  I decided that to stay on target with my fitness goal, I need to really get to the gym everyday M-F with no excuses.  Hopefully this week goes better than last week.

I will say it was harder to exercise last week; our gym was closed for their annual repairs and so we had to go an extra 10 minutes out of the way to a rec center that I don't like very much and isn't nearly as nice.   I will be very happy to get back to my classes with Kevin.

Daily reflection:

I think success often begins with visualization in our minds of being successful.  I keep trying to visualize myself stepping on the scale and seeing 127.  I keep trying to visualize myself trying a new pair of jeans that are a size 4 and easily zipping them up.  I keep trying to visualize myself running fast in an upcoming 5K race that I want to participate in.

Tomorrow I want to spend some time talking about the importance of rewards as it relates to changing health behaviors and habits.  Hopefully I will have a better day tomorrow.