I got on the computer early and got engrossed so I didn't eat until after noon as I didn't realize the time until I actually got hungry. Personally, I don't think I did that well today. I didn't fail according to my goals, but I didn't do my best. I want to strive for potential every day, not just get by. Today I just got by. I kept thinking I needed to work out. I did my 5 days in a row and now get 2 off, but it seemed strange to not be walking. I was surprised that one week made that much difference. Imagine how I'll feel in a month! It's important to grasp those little changes as they come, because it will be awhile before I notice weight loss. I weigh too much for any noticeable difference to happen overnight. Besides, the real focus is to honor god with my body and make healthy changes. I'm trusting God that weight will come off, but that can't be the focus. Especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. Focusing on the scale can lead to discouragement and giving up. Look for the small changes in your body that show progress. Get excited about them!! Your body is responding to the steps you're taking.

Today is my hubby's Birthday. That was scary for me since I didn't trust myself to buy him a cake. (We usually get him a cookie cake since it's his fav.) He wanted to go out to dinner, but then changed his mind. I haven't told him what I'm doing, but he's starting to notice how I'm staying away from bad choices. He told me tonight he's proud of me! I'm blessed to have him. Anyway, we skipped cake and he got ice cream that I can't eat, but we found sugar free ice cream for me so I didn't have to suffer! Ate nachos and salsa con queso for dinner. Not exactly healthy, but NO Sugar!! As I've said before, I believe we have to make steps - take away everything at once and we quit shortly after. That's why I'm not focusing on how much I eat or the fatter foods at this time - my focus is to break the addiction I have to white sugar and develop an exercise routine - that's it. For now.

I feel like I failed simply because I did not do much of anything today. A lot like yesterday, I sat around with my family. I was on the computer all day, but I just feel like I should have been moving around. And I ate 6 chicken nuggets - they were real, not processed, but there was sugar listed in the ingredients. I'm realizing sight is a large part of my temptation. I don't crave it when it's not there, but it is very hard to ignore when it's in front of me. Still, last week I would have eaten about 20 and lots of other stuff as well so I'm still on top and still going strong. I hope you're there with me.

Make a decision. What change can you decide to make right now to better your life? Write it down and write all the reasons you can think of to stick to your choice. When temptation comes you need to know why you can't give in.

Later.