From clumpy chick to chic chic

Well, after my embarrassing 2 pound gain over the weekend, I am happy to report that I am back down to 208.  I have to say that the lesson was learned.  It’s amazing what the body is capable of.  I have to say that I am so relieved not to really have to re-lose that weight.

So I’ve developed a new addiction.  Red onions.  Seriously I have them in everything.  Yesterday I ate steamed broccoli and red onion with lime juice.  Today it was red onion and cucumber for lunch, lightly drizzled with vinegar, oil, and honey.  Seriously….yum!

I have to say that since changing my lifestyle that I have really gotten into eating fresh produce.  I have never been a really big fan of things like fresh broccoli, or sugar snap peas, the list goes on.  But now, I look at the food and I can’t wait to try it.  It’s amazing how different fresh tasted from frozen.  Not that I am totally going to give up my microwavable steamed vegi’s though.  I do love them, especially to cook for the family.

It’s been over a month now since I started this weight loss life adjustment.  Normally I would be bored by this point, or cheating here and there.  I mean, what’s the big deal if I have a Dr. Pepper here or there, or a candy bar.  I can’t say that I’ve made 100% perfect choices.  I would be lying, there have been little slips here and there.  But for the most part, I’ve been on.  And even better, I am not bored.  I enjoy getting up and eating something healthy.  I am feeling so much better about myself, and I am noticing the effects.  I am not as tired as I have been, save the sleepless nights with a 2 year old and a 4 year old in my bed.  I don’t feel so blah about myself.  I am actually enjoying exercising, as well as issuing new challenges for myself.  Today I doubled the rowing time from 10 minutes to 20 minutes.  I am up to 60 pounds of resistance on the bowflex, and it feels good.  My next big goal is to be able to do the entire 20 minute fitness express on the Zumba tapes.  Right now though, I want to do the beginning steps one trainer per cardio day, so that I don’t get bored and so that I can learn all of the steps.

So…off to finish my day!