A new way of thinking? yes please.

I made it through my calorie restriction yesterday without dying.  That is a success!  I was hungry pretty much all day yesterday.  I know friends are telling me to eat if I am hungry but if I did that I would not be taking steps in the right direction.  The only way for me to get a new frame of mind is to follow a plan.  I tend to be a more visual learner.  If I have everything mapped out/written down I can follow the directions and make strides in the right direction.  I tweaked my breakfast today to make it lower in calorie so I could use more of my calorie reserve later in the day when I am getting so hungry. 
My kindle is still in one piece as well.  Tracking my calories got easier as the day went on.  I hate to say it but I started to actually enjoy it! Shhhhhhh don't tell anyone!  Once I visually (remember my learning style) saw the calorie intake it was more of a game to me. 
So yes I was starving yesterday but today so far is easier.  Its actually been somewhat of a relief to not be swarming the kitchen trying to find food.  I have been able to get a whole heck of a lot more done since I am being more active.  Instead of being lazy on the couch yesterday I cleaned A LOT.  Instead of laying on the couch being lazy today I turned on some music and danced with my kids in the living room!
I also did a biggest loser exercise tape yesterday.  I did 30 minutes of Cardio Max and was in so much pain!  The best part of doing this tape was seeing my girls doing it beside me.  It felt amazing that because I was exercising they were to.  What an amazing feeling as a mother!  I spend the majority of my day feeling guilty for things I am not or cannot do for my children.  I have always felt guilty for eating poorly and not promoting good eating habits.  Not that my girls eat fried foods all the time but I think you understand.  I am excited to be a source of health, fitness, and inspiration to my children.


This DVD kicked my ass!  My muscles are screaming at me today!  How do you stretch a butt muscle?!  What did doing this DVD show me?  I am VERY out of shape!  It also showed me that I have a whole lot of room to grow stronger.  That is exciting!
Do any of you have a favorite exercise DVD or workout?  Please share!



 

On another note if you recall I was freaking out about NO DIET COKE/PEPSI, well the NP told me to try Diet Coke with Splenda if I couldn't stop cold turkey.  I immediately left the office and went to Publix to get said "better for me" diet coke.  I excitedly popped one open yesterday and poured if over my ice filled cup.  I was so ready to enjoy a soda!  Ummmmm yeah, I cant say I enjoyed it at all!  I think it was disgusting.  A side note on the no diet coke.....I have had issues with headaches for the past month or so.  Ive had one every single day.  I had no diet pepsi (aspartame) yesterday and no headache.  I am anxious to see if the headaches stay away.



I so appreciate all of you reading and leaving comments.  I know some of you are worried about the regimen that the wellness center has me on.  Keep in mind it is all medically supervised.  I will be going every single week to be checked on.  I was told if I continually feel hungry to let them know, and I will.  This has honestly started to help me change my way of thinking.  I am more in tune with what I prepare to put in my mouth.  I plan on trying out some new recipe's this week!  I will post all about them!