so temporarily…like a week or so…i am trying to cut out sugar, dairy, and bread. just to see how it goes. call it a kickstart? since the first of the year, i have been making an effort to at least be aware of all the decisions i am making health wise. instead of just shoveling food into my mouth, i’ve been thinking, “i shouldn’t be doing this. i shouldn’t be doing this.” i exercise regularly…4-6 times a week. however, despite my awareness and regular exercising, i have not seen the number on the scale or the number of inches around my waist budge. i’ve fluctuated. 150 one day. 152, 151, 150…27”, 27 1/2”, 27”…it’s a never ending vicious cycle. I just want to jump off this plateau and get down to “bidness.” i am just really inconsistent when it comes to eating healthy. i am an impuslive person. i see, i want. i need to find balance and self control. but anyways…no sugar, dairy, or bread. for example..this is what i am eating today.

Breakfast:

2 cups of strawberries, 1 large banana

Snack:

1 cup of pineapple

Lunch:

Veggie burger and broccoli and peaches

Snack:

Pear

Dinner:

chicken breast and some veggie..not sure what i’ll be in the food for today.

I can’t part with my dairy for too long. I am a cheese whore. I eat it usually once everyday. It’s not bad for you, but like everything else, moderation..moderation..moderation..

I played in the snow yesterday. Does that count as physical activity? it’s not easy dragging around a 40 lbs. preschooler, pushing, pulling, and what not.

I also got up this morning and hopped on the elliptical for 65 minutes. I’ve also incorporated 3 lbs. weights into my elliptical workouts. I don’t like holding onto the bar thingys. I’d rather be moving my hands and arms, and this way i’m killing two birds with one stone.

Also…i’ve been cigarette free for two weeks. now if i can do that, i can do anything. i’m proud of myself, but more amazed really. i can’t even begin to describe how long and dependent i have been on cigarettes. i honestly thought that i’d never be able to shed that bad habit. i can do anything. :)