The exercising has so much more impact on my life than just being smaller, taking up less space :-) I sleep better, have more energy through the day, and most importantly have infinitely more confidence. Because I have more confidence, I actually feel like doing my hair in the morning, putting on makeup, and dressing up to go out. I want to eat good-for-me things... I have been scarcely drinking wine--no joke! I've even been considering dumping my anti-perspirant for that "magic crystal" deoderant...I am taking better care of my skin than ever before...and flossing daily. Yes, exercise makes me want to floss my teeth....my dentist would be so proud. I want to go to the gym, go on a walk, and be active.
And then...the mid-afternoon munchies hit. I work in one of those places that always has cookies, crackers, candy, cans of soda pop, etc., etc. I bought my KleanKanteen in orange on purpose...a bright shiny object to distract me from the c-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e...drinking water like it's going out of style. I keep healthy snacks like trail mix, dry roasted almonds, Luna bars and fruit in my drawer. My friend Bridget must think I'm upset with her because I won't look in her direction. The chocolate is between my desk and hers. I've taken to calling her on the phone, my desk to hers...it's safer than passing the goodies. I saw this on a T-shirt:
It is clearly a bad idea to wear a shirt that says this, when you look like I do--at the moment, anyway...it's a little too accurate. I mean...do you think the world has no clue that I love carbs?! ha ha The key to success is to NOT deprive yourself of the things you love...just to enjoy them sparingly. R i i i i g h t. You've seen Cookie Monster go to town on a chocolate chipper, right? I just don't have the willpower to eat just one. *sigh* ;-)
I would SO rather have self-confidence and feel great in my own skin! So...off to the gym I go!
