Week 2

Week 2 down, and I'm still going strong.  I have lost another 4.4 lbs, which puts me at -10.4 lbs.  My team is doing a fantastic job.  I'm really proud of all of them.  Mcyveton is a fantastic coach, and I'm thankful that we have him!

Lessons learned this week:

1. I can't leave anything up to chance.  This is what gets me into trouble.  I pack my food for the day every morning.  If I don't do this, or I don't pack enough food, I think about bad food choices.  There is a cafeteria in my hospital...and it sometimes has really delicious-smelling, not-healthy lunches.  I must avoid the cafeteria at all costs.
2. A busy schedule leads to missing meals.  Missing meals leads to extreme hunger.  Extreme hunger leads to eating anything (and possibly everything) in sight.  It's hard to think rationally about one's health and goals when you're starving.  Planning each day the night before is a must.
3. It is difficult to find healthy, interesting dinners that my 6-year old will eat.  She's not the most adventurous eater, and she really lets me know when she hates what I've made.  :)  My mantra with her?  "I promise that I will never cook this again, but you must eat it today." 
4. Diet Coke is the devil.  I'm trying so hard to break up with you, DC, but you always suck me back in!!  Baby steps....baby steps.  Too many drastic changes, all at once, are sure to derail my healthy train.  I will defeat you, DC...it just won't be this week!!
5.  My friends and family (hi, guys!) are an amazing support system!

I've also started the Couch to 5K program this week.  I plop my daughter into the jogging stroller and run around my neighborhood.  It's such an easy and convenient program!  According to the information provided, I will be able to complete a 5K, without walking, in 9 weeks.  I'll keep you updated on my progress!