Celebrations. . .

We had a weekend of celebrations around our house. Our little Britney turned 5 on Friday, on Sunday we celebrated our fathers (husband and son’s) and Monday it was my husband’s birthday and our Haley’s 9th birthday. We love visiting with everyone on these special occasions and it’s great to have family together. However, when you’ve just committed to an eating plan your feel a little deprived not partaking of all the goodies. But I as I reflected that everything that “over the lips and down the throat” had to be recorded, it made the decision less stressful—in fact, it was very easy to pass it up all the sugar filled cakes and goodies. I do admit that I had one small cupcake though--I didn’t want to record it. I know that I will regret having indulged when I met with my cute trainer Jocelyn on Wednesday morning.  I am becoming more conscience of what I am putting in my mouth and leaving behind the “mindless” eating that I have become accustomed too.

“Think, think before you eat it” is my new motto. Did you know that vegetarians eat animal crackers???? Celebrate your day and have a great on!

Just what I needed. . .

I am so thrilled that I am able to participate in the 100-Day Heart Challenge. Working in the Cardiovascular Unit has inspired me to take a closer look at my lifestyle. My family has a history of diabetes and heart problems and I didn’t want either of these factors to be my fate. I had never had my cholesterol levels checked, worried that my blood pressure numbers were creeping up and that diabetes might be in my future because of my family background.

I mentioned to my husband that I was going to apply and he is very supportive! We have been talking about getting on track with our exercise and eating routine and now we have a great opportunity. He wants incorporate what I am doing and together we will make important changes toward a much healthier and happier lifestyle. We have 3 super children and their great spouses and 10 beautiful grandchildren (our newest one arrived on June 12). It is important to set a good example for them to follow and to have the energy to keep up with their enthusiasm for life.

Wednesday morning, bright and early I met with my trainer Jocelyn. She was so energetic, delightful and knowledgeable—it helped me to generate my own excitement for the training session. We went through the circuit of exercises—it was a stretch to get through them, but I look forward to more energy as we work together. I was surprised that I wasn’t sore or stiff the following day—I really felt pretty good.

Beginning this program is making me accountable for the food choices that I make too! I don’t put things in my mouth without thinking first—I pause and decide if it really is something I want or need. It will be interesting to go to the nutrition class next week.

I'll let you know how it goes....