Halloween= those little pieces of chocolate…. October 28, 2009

that I am trying sooooo hard to stay away from!  I used to blame everyone at the office.. and then I bought some myself!!!  Thanks to tips from Julie (Emory Nutritionist) there are ways to manage this evil, evil temptation.  There are studies that show that the farther the candy is away from you/desk the less you eat.  so- if you put it accross the office, or in a drawer or in a cabinet- that’s better than right on your desk.  I am trying that and I can see a difference.  I don’t eat as much as I did when it was on my desk. 

So I was up 2lbs this week but I am not real upset over it…. it is a particularly bloated time of the month and I know that I am really trying.  Well- at least with eating and modified excercise at home and with Cooper.  I do make an effort to play every day- for the most part outside if I cannot get the the Forum.  We have had such gorgeous weather and Cooper loves it so it is a win win for me.  As far as my Crohns and RA go- I feel pretty good right now…. I did have a flare recently that gave me what felt like a set back but Julie helped put that back into perspective too.  Anyway- Cooper is dressing up like a beaver and we are going to trick or treat this weekend.  I vow to only eat one or two little chocolate candies.  Ok- there it is.  In writing.  Im banking on that warding those little devils off…. BOO!

Happy Halloween!!  Eat apples and fat free caremel dip (although watch the sugar!!)

Blessings, jennifer

Current music addiction: Kings of Leon

Current Read: Still Scar Tissue- Anthony Kiedis.

And the Countdown Begins October 9, 2009

And so we are moving to a close for 2009 and I can honestly say that even if I make no more progress from here, I am proud of what I have accomplished.  I am so grateful to Subway and WSB for allowing me the opportunity to see that change can happen and that it does happen one small step at a time.  One of the biggest de-motivators for me that I identified when we started this challenge was that staring down the barrell of all that it took to excercise… all it would take to lose 50lbs…. all of that thinking kept me from making any progress.  This experience has helped me to see that little decisions do add up to big results.  I have to admit that I have been a little slack- and I feel horribly guilty for it.  I have a new plan (well an old one if you read back on the last post) for getting back to my indulgent reads and treadmill time.  And- I have discovered my new weakness NUTELLA!!  I am staying away from that stuff- well maybe just a teaspoon here and there.  I hope everyone is doing well, and look forward to seeing everybody tomorrow. Blessings, jennifer

Current Read: Scar Tissue, Anthony Kiedis

Cuurent Music: Van Morrison