Ain't Nobody Gonna Break My Stride...

I think one major barrier to my new lifestyle is finding time to fit it all in.  I'm busy just like everyone else, so this week I'm changing when I work out to see if that makes a difference.  Today, I'll go for the last class of the day instead of in the morning.  I feel like it's better for me to get all the excuses out of the way (e.g. I have an exam to study for or running errands)  at the end of the day I have nothing to get in the way. We will see how it goes...

Another barrier is that there are horrible food choices all around me.  However, I've found that it helps to make time to eat instead eating on the run or while I'm driving.  I have to make time for it now, so I sit at the table with nothing else in front of me.  Again, it is a general awareness that it is time to eat so I can make good choices.  I cook on Sunday nights now and make sure I have lunch ready with me when I have an early appointment or obligation.  I try to keep healthy snacks in my bag or in the car so I don't get caught being hungry and scarf down a medium order of french fries (oops I just drooled).  I've even taken to (I know it's sad) not carrying cash with me so I'm not tempted to buy naughty food.

The last barrier to this change is just my overall attitude about food.  It has been a source of celebration and togetherness for my family and it's a hard habit to break.  Strangely, I don't feel deprived of food on Weight Watchers; I can have anything I want as long as I workout and watch the portions.  It seems to keep me from feeling like I can't eat what I want.  

The scale didn't move this week, but that's cool.  I'm sticking to the torture and rewarding myself with Erica's very yummy suggestion Dulce de Leche Jello pudding and Cool Whip :) Thanks for the tip!

Until next time...