Eat Less, Exercise More

Thanks to my friend, Angie, this is what I am trying to do each day.

I am not in shape. I do not exercise. And I would like to feel better and lose some baby weight since we are done having kids. But I don't like to exercise or give up certain things that I like to eat. But if I remember to eat less (or better in some cases) and exercise more, I think I can feel good in no time.

I have to admit--I am not to the exercising part yet. I will get there soon, but I have made some adjustments to my eating. For example, I replaced Tang with orange juice. I also quit eating unhealthy snacks during my break time at lunch. I have forced myself to buy yogurts and eat only those, no matter what goodies are calling my name from the table in the staff lounge. And let me tell you--there is always something! Yesterday it was cream filled donuts, and today it was a lemon pound cake. Anything having to do with cookies, cake, or chocolate is my weakness. The two biggest problems for me are chocolate chip cookies and Thin Mints.

I am very happy that Thin Mint season is over, especially since I managed to eat 9 boxes pretty much on my own (over time, of course). But today, I was kinda proud of myself . . . we went to Costco and I did not even stop to look at the chocolate chip cookies or the Tang.

You also should know that I love Tang. LOVE IT. Yes, it's that bright orange drink that your mom fed you when you were ten. Well, I still love it and they sell it at Costco. But I left it there today.

So far, today was good. I definitely ate less, but didn't exercise more . . . I'll get there soon!