Feeling Fabulous

Yea! I have now completed a full week of walking and dieting and stayed on track every day! I have done this before, however, I have never walked or worked out or whatever have you for a straight seven days. I know a lot of stuff out there says to have a day of rest, but I am going to keep plugging away at this and use those days when I really really need them.

I will admit, I did not want to go to the first night of Fitness Night tonight. I was tired from working all weekend and just wanted to veg out in front of the TV. But I went! And I worked my butt off during the walk. Shins are still pretty sore. Started using Tiger Balm last so hoping that will help during this break in period. One of the trainers that helps with the Fitness Night also suggested having two pairs of shoes to rotate if you plan on walking 6-7 days a week, so I will have to look into that. Money is a bit tight as we're saving to pay for my tuition this fall, so I am not sure I can justify a 2nd pair of shoes.

The diet has been going really, really well. I had my third day in a row now in focusing on protein. I've always known this was a key, but its tough when your diet is based on calories. Don't know many foods that are high in protein, low calorie. So far the eggs are doing nicely and chicken and tuna will probably become good friends too. LOL. I need to do more research on the protein factor and what foods I can stock up on.

My only challenge for the day was of course the office again. There was a birthday in the department so of course someone has to bring something ladened in calories... ice cream cake. Then another office mate started carrying on about making upside down pinapple cake and asked me if I would help her eat it if she brought it in! Mind you, this is the same one from the Chinese episode last week and is fully aware that I am shooting for a healthy lifestyle again. She claims she is going to do the same, but so far her breakfasts and lunches are still following fast food suit, today BK for breakfast, Arby's for lunch... I will prevail.