Have you ever noticed if you start a healthy regime, or try to that all of the food that is bad for you seems to just taunt and tease you? This morning in Starbucks, and don't laugh, the Chocolate Chunk Cookie was begging me to take it to work with me. It was hard to ignore the voice...the seductive voice that said while I walked away with my latte "come on girl, you know you want me... I am so chewy and tender and delicious and I taste SOOOO good with that latte, take me..." I am happy to report that I ignored the voice, although it was very tempting. It called me "girl", now that is hard to resist....I am a sucker for a smooth talker.
Later in the day, I walked by the vending machine in the cafeteria - no word of a lie the chocolate bars were lined up and doing the can can. Yes, they were dancing in the vending machine - I believe there was a spotlight on the centre one, which just happened to be a Caramilk bar. Funny how that happens, when you make a commitment. They were putting on a show, just for me - and I just walked away. I hope I didn't hurt their feelings.
I had no idea I would receive such an amazing response to this blog. I want to thank you all so much for your kind words and support, sharing your experiences and offering your advice - to anyone who has read my words - thank you. People have even mentioned that they feel motivated by some of what I am doing. This alone motivates me even more to do this right this time!
Trust me, I have my doubts that I can actually pull off wearing a bikini in May. After writing that this morning as a possibility - I actually started to think it was possible. I think it is the main thought that will push and push and push me to keep going. I really like that dream. Ok, well anyone can wear a bikini, but I want to look Fabulous in one. As long as I remain committed to myself and how I will feel in 6 months, 9 months - this time next year even, there is no reason why it shouldn't happen, right? right!
Now, it certainly wont be easy but I have to remember - was it easy for the guy on Oprah who was 900lbs who lost 700lbs? or Dave the Porche guy who lost over 300lbs in ONE YEAR? I am sure it was difficult. These are extreme cases yes, but they did it the old fashioned way - healthy eating and exercise and did it all on their own...so if they can do it - I certainly can!
I know sometimes I may not be thinking clearly and want pizza, pasta, peanut butter, pancakes (do you notice all of my favourite foods start with a "p" and they are all bad for me ) :( but I need to keep that vision in my head. What vision you ask? You should know by now...Phat, Fit and Fabulous ;)
Tonight I walked 13km. Walk, not run. I went to the Mount Pleasant mountain - and it almost knocked the wind out of me. About 8 runners passed me, running up and down the hill, looking hot and sexy and fit - while I walked the shizzle out of it sweating like an animal on death row. One day, mark my words, I will run UP, DOWN and ALL AROUND that brutal hill. 13km is not a daily run, but 3 times a week would be a great accomplishment.
Blog soon,
PFF
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