Quick Update

Exercise
I snoozed right through my running time this morning... but I'm thinking at least I set the alarm, right?  So I'll have to run tonight.  Instead of running this morning, I did abs (while Blas was snoring), push ups/planks (while Blas was snoring), and leg lifts/holds (yes, while Blas was snoring).  Last night I did my arm workout with the medicine ball.  As I was doing the shoulder presses, my joints were snap, crackle and popping enough to rival Rice Krispies... so much so that Blas (who wasn't snoring, but would be shortly) said, "What IS that NOISE???"  I guess it's been a while...

Eating
I stuck to the eating plan.  I had a Cliff, Jr. bar for breakfast.  Hot tea around 10.  A shake at 12:30.  Yogurt around 4.  A Lean Cuisine (Lemongrass Chicken, which was really tasty) around 7:30.  Loads of water.  I got on the scale and had dropped 3 lbs. from yesterday.  Gotta love water weight... tomorrow's weigh-in will be a better test.  So far today, I've done the shake for breakfast and the hot tea right now.  I've got a bar if I need it, another shake, a yogurt, and I'll have a Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice (or Jenny Craig... I've got some left) for dinner.  Hopefully this week will get me back on track with the healthy eating.  Being "on a plan" certainly takes the thinking out of eating, but I don't want to be "on a plan" for the rest of my life.  Instead, I want to use it as an opportunity to retrain the brain for better portion control and decision making. 

Moving Forward
This blogging (journaling?) really helped keep me motivated (and honest) during my 30 for 30.  If anyone is looking to drop/maintain/not gain weight during the holidays, writing down both your goals and what you've done to achieve them (diet and exercise, slip-ups, etc.) is a great tool.  Feel free to use the Comments function so that we can provide each other with ongoing support. 

Happy training,
Kellee