I feel like I am really getting into a routine - a new habit, if you will - when it comes to nutrition.  So many times in the past week, I was tempted...when I went into 7-11 to get a Diet Coke and I had a hankering for some chips; when I was craving Mexican food as I drove past Chipotle; when I was just tired of being 'good' and wanted to splurge.  But I resisted all the negative feelings and instead pictured my new body in my head:  the one that's trimmer and stronger and leaner.  I reminded myself of those 3 sizes I've gone down and how hard I've worked.  And those thoughts kept me grounded. 

I'm still not getting to the gym as much as I want to and it's mainly because I'm not pushing myself in that area.  I work out really hard on the 2 days a week I see my trainer...and I do cardio one other day.  But I feel that to really meet my goal, I will HAVE to get in 2 more days of cardio a week.  And I can't seem to find the energy to do that right now.

I am stressed about so many things in my life right now - and even though I know I'm not doing everything perfect, I have to remember that I have managed to remove weight and keep it off through some tough times lately. I'm not giving up, but now that I see the results of my efforts, I don't feel in as much of a rush to remove the weight.  I'm not totally satisfied with my appearance but I do feel better than I have in about 2 years.  I actually wore some shorts last weekend but even more of an accomplishment was the fact that I wore a tank top - and I felt like I looked good.  =)

I am starting to like myself again.  Had forgotten what that felt like!