I have the itch. All day long I sit in my office with my window behind me tempting me to just run out there and breathe in the fresh air with my arms up high turning in a circle. Too much? Okay but seriously, it's been slow at work which just makes me even more itchy. I just want to jump up and down all crazy like.
I did something drastic. I mixed up my "diet" by removing desserts from my day with the exception of 90 calorie Fiber One Fudge Bars and am trying to limit my calorie intake while eating a lot more fruits and veggies. I also am only drinking my cup and a half of coffee in the morning and then water for the rest of the day. THIS IS BIG. This means I am not drinking Diet Coke, don't you see?? I'm talking life changing. It also means I'm not drinking alcohol, but who really cares about that anyways? It wasn't like I was a huger partyer by any means. That wine cooler or glass of wine will not be greatly missed.
I started on Monday and have done a phenomenal job thus far if I do say so myself. I'm using MyFitnessPal (msdeyle - look for me and friend me) and it's easy without being time consuming. Why did I wait to tell you? Because I wanted to make sure that I can do it. It turns out I can, and it hasn't been hard at all. The hardest part is getting enough calories when I burn a bunch working out. It's crazy to me that now that I cut out dessert, I have a hard time getting enough calories without feeling like I'm being excessive. Stupid small habit (which is really all it is) from before that is such an easy fix as long as I can find the will power to keep it up.
So maybe my lifestyle will fall into a rhythm of healthy eating and exercise without it being a battle every single day. Maybe I will be able to enjoy meals again without feeling guilty. Mostly, I will be able to enjoy being healthy with my family - something that has been holding me back a lot lately. Nobody likes a bum, and that has been me up until lately.
Tomorrow is Friday and then it's the weekend. It's supposed to be beautiful (right? someone confirm this please) and I plan on enjoying it. What are your plans this weekend?
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