It is interesting how much better I feel about myself when I know I'm making healthy choices, something about getting out there and running (even if it is only in 1 minute intervals for now) feels like I'm totally kicking ass and taking names.
Another interesting thing I'm finding is how much more I'm appreciating the flavor of things when I'm not stuffed full of artificial flavors and sugars... it's like my tastebuds were numbed down or something!
On example is just how much I am finding myself loving black coffee! As I posted earlier, boot camp plan doesn't allow sugars or artificial sweeteners so the creamer had to go (but don't ask me to give up caffiene, that is just plain crazy!!) I thought it this would be a huge sacrifice, but it isn't! Actually, I may like it better this way AND drinking black coffee makes me feel like a total badass! I can't wait for the next time some one asks me if I'd like cream and I can say "I'll take it black" :p Also, fresh fruit tastes incredible at this point, some evenings I'll slice open a mango and it feels like an absolute luxury.
At this point it feels like I'll be able to keep up bootcamp mode for much longer than 2 weeks, although there are a few things I'm missing desperately - including the treat of grabbing Starbucks and a big glass of red wine in the evening, I am going to have to figure out how to work in the occasional splurge eventually although it scares me because I'm so afraid I'll swing to the other extreme -- it is so all or nothing for me sometimes...
In other news, I have managed to get exercise in EVERYDAY this week in the form of going running or taking a long evening walk - I'm also walking the kids to and/or from school which is getting me more active although it isn't technically exercise level working out. I'm looking forward to next week, first full week with a regular schedule and project shawna for reals can get into full effect!
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