DAY 28

 Today was not a very happy day on my fitness journey.  I found myself in tears in the kitchen while talking to my husband about losing weight.  I am so frustrated about not losing any weight this week.  I have been working so hard.  It is difficult for me to get up as early as I do to exercise.  It is hard to avoid carbs and cut out sugars in my diet.  BUT I DO IT and I do it pretty consistently.  

Instead of handling my set back in a healthy way, I chose to stuff my face full of carbs.  It was not pretty.

Some days I feel like giving up and today was definitely one of those days.  If all of my hard work isn't paying off, why keep on doing it?

Luckily my husband was there to remind me to keep on going and not give up.  He reminded me yet again that I really have toned up and I do, in fact, look different.  Once I stopped wallowing in self pity and feeling sorry for myself, I realized that he was right; I know that I look different in my clothes and most importantly I FEEL better.

"Are you going to keep going with your healthy eating and exercise?" he asked.

"Yes" I replied.  "If I gained a pound last week doing all that I do, I fear to think what would happen if I stopped!"

So, with that lengthy introduction to my day, here is my report for day 28.

Exercise report:

I went to spin class today.  It was OK; Kevin went easy on us because of our intense workouts this week.  I wish he had pushed us a little harder though.

Eating report (it started out OK and then went downhill fast as the day came to a close):

5 pieces of celery with peanut butter
1 string cheese
1 Kashi granola bar
1/2 Morning Star Sausage
1 string cheese
handful of Annie's cheddar bunnies
OK.  HERE COME THE CARBS
2 nutrigrain bars
1 white nectarine
2 fruit snacks
1 cup of macaroni and cheese

I think I packed enough carbs in 15 minutes to make up for all the carbs I've cut out for the past month. What a disaster.

Reflection for today:

It is SO important to surround yourself with people who are going to help you succeed with your fitness goals.   Let your friends and family know what you are trying to accomplish so they can encourage you.  If you find yourself eating unhealthy with a certain friend or family member, figure out something else to do with them besides eat.