Diane

Ever notice how they’re the hardest things to do?  It’s so much simpler to not go back after that second helping than it is to lose the 1 pound I put on because of it.  It’s so much simpler to not buy the junk food than to have the will power not to eat it when it’s in the house.  Simple, but not easier. 

I’m trying to work on the simple things this time around.  Instead of complex exercise plans and diets, I’m trying to do the simple things.  To do, instead of just plan.   I’m taking it one meal at a time, one section of the day at a time.  Just eat a healthy breakfast then get housework done and go to the gym or take my daughter to class.  Have a healthy lunch, exercise if I didn’t in the morning and/or get something organized that needs to be done while my son naps.  Then play with the kids until I have to make dinner.  It’s not complicated, but I am having trouble doing that.  It’s so much easier to not change my habits.  But the simple things are helping.  No junk food in the house, no seconds, no excuses for not exercising.

I’m taking back my simple life.  Once I get that down pat, I’ll work on the more complicated issues that have a way of finding me.  Hopefully I won’t get blindsided by something right away! 

Almost forgot, I’m now 5th out of 53 in overall calories burned and 6th in weight lifted out of 53 at my gym for women 30-39.  And I haven’t done my cardio for the day yet.