182 lbs.

down 15 lbs. from start  

42 lbs. to my goal 

So I am a copy cat! I noticed that my friend Jenny began a blog a few months ago. She mainly uses it to post things "health and fitness" related. I really liked the idea. It helps you feel more accountable and gives you an outlet to talk about these things without blowing up your MyFitnessPal newsfeed. So I am going to start blogging. I'm also hoping that it helps me to actually take a lunch break from work. We are required to take a lunch, but I have a hard time putting my work aside for 30 minutes. Perhaps this will give me something to do for those 30 minutes.

I have realized that my journey to getting in shape and being healthy is even more difficult than some people. Unfortunately, I was born with extra sensative taste buds or something, because I am extremely picky. I really don't like vegetables. The only ones I enjoy include potatoes, corn, and peas. I can force myself to have green beans and can eat carrots if they are cooked. But other than that, I really don't like any others. I'm not proud of it. I wish I could eat a salad for lunch or eat mainly veggies for dinner, but I just don't like them.

That being said, I don't necessarily watch carbs, fat, protein, and whatnot. I mainly just count calories. I'm trying to be more conscious of making sure I am getting my fruit/veggie servings for the day, but it's not easy. If I were to eliminate all unhealthy foods from my diet, I'd starve. So I just try to have smaller portions and eat slower and allow myself the chance to get full off of a smaller amount.

Well, my lunch time is up so I suppose I'll call it a day! I'm going to Cardio and Muscle today with Jenny right after work. We have never been to this class before so hopefully it is fun AND a good workout!

Bye! :D
Mel