Day 15

I am now at the start of week 3. Still positive all around! I'm hoping I can continue having this willpower through the 4th week as well, since I usually seem to lose my grip in the 4th week. That's another typical pattern of mine that I'm hoping to break. I'm going to the gym on Sunday with a friend so I'm positive that I'm going to start being more physically active. That gets me excited! I know it sounds like I'm slacking with the exercise sometimes but I also have to strategically find time to work out as well. I'm supposed to exercise at least 3 hours after eating and 3 hours before going to bed. I always end up being out all day, then I never want to work out at bedtime because I'm tired! But I'm determined to find time, because even a half hour a day is better than nothing!

I weighed myself again for no reason, and I lost another .5 lbs. That brings the total to 2 lbs in 2 weeks, which I guess isn't bad at all especially since I haven't really been exercising. I plan to not weigh myself again now until day 30, so I have another 2 weeks to go. I'm kind of hoping I lose more than 2 lbs over the next 2 weeks, since I am intent on on not slipping up with my diet, I've been taking calcium and plan on upping my physical activity starting in the next few days. I'm so happy that I'm not tired of eating well! There are so many things I can attribute to the new outlook and I won't go into them all but I know things have changed for the better and I have a new outlook on everything.

I went food shopping today! My friend came with me for moral support an so we can find good deals! I'm a super bargain shopper and I love to read labels! This is what I bought today all for $30.76

-4 pack of chicken burgers (same calories as a turkey burger but less $$)

-Pack of 5 thin-sliced (4oz) chicken breasts (100 cal/each)

-10 light fat free yogurts

-Tub of fat free cottage cheese

-1/4 lb light ham (deli sliced)

-1/4 lb lowfat alpine lace swiss

-1/4 lb fat free turkey breast

-1 box plain oatmeal

-1 box 10-minute whole grain rice

-(1) 4-pack sugar free vanilla pudding

-(1) 4-pack sugar free chocolate pudding

-(2) tubs reduced sugar peanut butter

-5 cans of healthy choice soup, 2 servings each...so essentially 10 servings

-1 can of salsa

I'm really happy with my bargain hunting! And this time I bought more "essentials" - AKA meat. It's hard to make meals when all you have are vegetables! I still have lots of veggie burgers and bread at home too so I don't have to buy any more of those, but I am going to go veggie & fruit shopping tomorrow or sunday. I really enjoy food shopping and I love reading labels...I wanted to buy whole wheat breadcrumbs today, I found some and read the label...the 2nd ingredient was high fructose corn syrup! How natural is THAT?! I'm glad I'm learning to make better choices. I also cooked tonight! Here's what I ate:

Breakfast:

-fresh omelette: 3 egg whites with 1/2 slice lowfat swiss, small sprinkle fat free mozzarella, green peppers, onions & spinach

-Coffee with 1 tbsp coffeemate creamer

Lunch:

-veggie burger on whole wheat bun with lowfat swiss and ketchup

-1 banana

Dinner:

-Baked chicken breast stuffed with 1 slice ham & 1 slice lowfat swiss

-1 cup veggie soup

Snack:

-1 fiber one bar

Water:

1 liter & 1 20-oz bottle. Drinking another 20 oz now.

I'm so happy! For the first time in my life I feel in control instead of letting a diet control me. Let's try to keep up the good vibes!