Day...36

It was a lot easier to count the days in January. Math, not one of my strong suits!

So here I am, day 36 and I have had a few small successes...

1) I took off my wedding ring. Okay - I realize that this doesn't sound like a success. But, when you haven't been able to take off your wedding ring for almost a year, it is a success! I needed to get a small stone replaced and it cleaned. I haven't been able to do that because I couldn't get it off my fat finger. So, here I am, ring-less, but happy knowing it is in the shop getting fixed!

2) Today at lunch I tried on a pair of size 18 jeans that did not have a "W" beside it. And guess what - they fit. I'm not sure all jeans at all stores will fit the same, but two different pairs, at a 'normal' store without a "W" after the size fit me. I didn't buy them (I really didn't like them that much) but I wanted to see if they would fit. And they did.

The last few days have been a struggle. Not sure why...I guess I just want too much too soon. I think I'm making progress and then I see a picture and it doesn't look like my mind thinks it should look. I know it takes time, I know this but for whatever reason, I'm not buying into it. So while I have my small victories, I still feel crappy.

I am still planning my meals - I'll be eating out a lot this week, just how it is working out, but I'm making healthy choices. This morning I changed up my exercise and did 30 minutes of Just Dance. Yikes - my arms are killing me! I guess I don't do much with my arms on the treadmill or the bike. Yep, I was up exercising before work. I'll do that again tomorrow and Friday as I have meetings and activities after work. I must be in my routine, because the thought of missing a workout stresses me out. I think that is a good thing.

So, I'm making it through Day 36....only 61 more days until my 5K.

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.