First week

Last time, 2 years ago, it helped to keep focused by posting here. One week and 5lbs. down. That’s good but those were the easiest 5 lbs. With work demands it’s hard to take that time to exercise and sometimes the gym or track is the only place to get into some real exercise. At least I can actually jog now which I could not 2 years ago. I know I just have to focus, commit to a time to exercise, stick with it and remember, Facebook time is not exercising. One thing I’m trying this time is more intense work outs. When I walk the dogs or go to the Menard sports complex I run up the hill as hard as I can and can’t run another step. It elevates my heart faster,gets the workout done sooner and makes it more interesting so I don’t listen to music or read but focus on what my body is doing and pushing through when I want to quit. I had my first food challenge. A friend brought by homemade chocolate chip cookies as a thank you. Usually I can turn them down but they kept calling me. I ate one, then the broken parts because they don’t count. The cookies went off to work in the significant other’s lunch. Now for a fruit and yogurt smoothie.