Day 28

I only ate half the bowl of cereal and gave the rest to my grandpa

This was my day......all that I ate and what I worked out, plus the circuit room and back and leg room.  I had a very stressful day yesterday, but a good work out makes me feel wonderful.  I actually look forward to working out, its just when I'm on my treadmill, sometimes the time slows down and I get bored, but I push through and then feel wonderful afterwards. 

I did find a mirror in the girls room yesterday that looked kinda rigged, lol....meaning I think it makes you look smaller than what you are, but here some photos of that....oh and don't mind the flooding of my pants, SINCE THEY FREAKEN SHRANK.....oh well :)

Its all a working process.  I do have to say which kinda lifted my spirits a little was when I walked out of my house yesterday, the neighbor across the street was talking to my grandpa.  He looked at me and yanked his head back and said, "wow, you lost alot of weight", I smiled and said, "just 15 pounds."  He said, "well whatever your doing, its working."  I enjoy hearing people tell me they see a difference.  It really does make all this hard work, determination, change of lifestyle worth it.  I really in my heart want this to be something forever, not just temporary.  I want to eat better, eat more often, eat better proportions and workout, but yet know my limits on having an "off" day and not feel guilty about it. 

When my friend and I went to McAlisters to eat, I had such a bad day that I just wanted to indulge and not care about it all, but when it came down to ordering, I got my usual, which ended up being not so bad.  I only ate half the sandwich, my bowl of soup and some tea.  I did buy a chocolate chip cookie, but didn't eat it and brought the cookie, pickle and the other half of sandwich home for the next day.  I was surprised how full I was and didn't push it.  We did workout about an hour after we ate and I was bloated and miserable almost the whole time.  I really have been trying to eat 2 hours before I workout.  Sunday night, I was actually really hungry and had an empty stomach while working out which wasn't good either. 

Its all about balance, knowing your body, and dedication!!