Figure 8, Baby

It's been a while since I've been here. I'm back on track with the healthy eating. This time it's Arbonne's program, Figure 8.

One of the things I'm learning is to make small choices & view every bite, sip, etc., as either food or poison. When you stop and think of this, it does help.

Today at lunch I was tempted to finish every piece of my wrap, even though I was very full. I stopped when satisfied, though. Each positive decision, is a step in the right direction. My mentor, Sandra, shared some great thoughts. Doing something, is better than doing nothing at all.

I started @ 194.4. My goal is to loose 30 pounds by May 17, which is when Bern and I go on vacation. We have NEVER been on a vacation for an entire week together - in 20 years of marriage. Let me correct that. We have visited family for a week, but we've never went to the beach together for an entire week. We did spend 5 nights in Cancun, with my Arbonne friends. Had a wonderful, amazing time. Now, 5/17/09, we are going to Myrtle Beach for one week.

One of the positive things I'm doing is eating a good lunch and having a protein shake and steamed veggies for dinner. Also trying to increase my water, as I know that is way down.

I went fuel shopping and purchased just "fuel" for my body. I bought some low cal soup and some yummy fruit. I'm also searching for an eliptical machine. I have a gym membership, but I've been working crazy hours and it's closed when I get home. I've also been parking far away from the door at work and choosing to get in additional steps that way. When the weather gets a little better I'll be walking at lunch, too.