Week one finished

1/10/09 was weigh in day and I lost 2.8 lbs. That is HUGE for me. I've had a history of steady but smaller losses. Yes, I realize it is probably mostly water weight and week 2 won't be like that, but it is motivating nonetheless.

I was able to exercise four times last week. I should have done at least one more, but nights when my older daughter has karate, it's harder to do so. I could exercise before she goes, but, if I am the one taking her, then I am a sweaty mess. I can't be seen by the other karate moms after a workout. It's not a pretty picture, people. I sweat like nobody's business when I exercise. It doesn't bother me and makes me think my workouts are effective, and, thus, motivates me. But I'm dripping wet, red faced and pretty smelly. Not my usual picture of perfection. Or what passes for that.

The night I didn't take her, I was worn out after work. I like what I do, but it can be very draining mentally. It helps to exercise and clear my mind, but some nights it is harder to motivate myself than others. And this week was one of those.

So, how about some goals for this week?

1) More H2O. There is water and ice available at work, but I get busy and end up not leaving my desk much. That is not good. I need to make an effort to get more water. Last week's goal to drink one cup of coffee instead of the 5 I usually do worked out great. My office is like a meat locker some days and I crave hot liquids, not ice water (another reason it's hard to drink water at work), but I've been drinking hot tea instead of coffee (decaf, no sugar).

2) Exercise 5 days this week. Two goals for the second week is about right. More than that and you end up not accomplishing all of them. All that does for me is to make me feel I've failed. Me and Bill Murray believe in baby steps.