Setting Goals and Following Through

Everyone who has ever tried to lose weight or get healthy can tell you that the hardest part of starting something new isn't found when setting the goal, rather it is in the follow through.  Admittedly this is where I tend to do most of my failing, but not this time.  It is much harder for me to fail this time around because I have a trainer and a doctor watching my back and I feel like I am changing my life for the better.  It has been slow going for the last few weeks, but I am still making progress.  I am now down 18 pounds from when I first began keeping track and I hope to continue.  It isn't so much the decrease in weight that has me excited, but the increase in muscle that my doctor is measuring.  I can't believe how much different I feel and how I want to make better choices.  This doesn't mean that I don't occasionally treat myself, but now when I have a piece of pizza I exercise a little longer, or I eat a smaller dinner and I appreciate the give and take of a healthier diet. 

This week we fine tuned my caloric intake and workout routine and according to the math I might be able to ring in the new year by hitting my weight loss goal!!  This will require hard work and determination, but I am confident that I can keep on keeping on.  Also, I teamed up with my mom in her Biggest Loser contest at work and I really want us to win.  So, keep your fingers crossed and hopefully we can all hit our healthy goals this year together. 
Best Food of the Week:
Brussels Sprouts!! I got 4 recipe ideas from Cooking Light and I have devoured two of them this week already.  Hit me up if you want the recipes!
Worst Food of the Week:
Boca Southwest "burgers" I think there was actual fiberfill in the center and it marked the first time I had spit something out rather than swallow it.  This really says a lot seeing as I swallowed that curdled protein shake a few months ago!
Best Exercise of the Week:
While I am awaiting the grand opening of my new gym I have written a few cardio workouts for myself and they have kicked my butt!  I even did one with my friend Peggy last weekend and she loved it.  I guess I am becoming a novice personal trainer too.  Ha ha.
Best Workout Jam of the Week:
This week I have been shaking my groove thang to The Reality Bites Soundtrack....brings back memories
Becky This Week:  Here is some lovely photo action of me on the boat last weekend