Plodding along
It's been a good 2 weeks. I'm back on track with eating and working out. I don't have classes right now, so I've been trying to get a workout in during the morning in addition to walking with hubby and the dog in the evening. I'm trying to get strength training 2-3 times per week and alternating cardio like step aerobics and tae bo the other days. It feels like my body is getting stronger. The scale seems to be stalled out for the past week, but the week before, I had a big drop, so I'm trying not to get too frustrated. My body seems to hold onto water, and then I'll have a 2 lb drop in one day, so I can't get too caught up with the numbers on the scale. I have been writing down my food in a journal, and measuring everything, so I know exactly how many calories I'm getting. Patience...I keep telling myself.
One thing that I can tell a difference in is my fitness and my confidence. I feel a lot better about myself, and my body feels more healthy and strong. I have been really enjoying being active again, and I think the athlete that has been trapped inside is starting to re-emerge.
I'm in this for the long haul, and I know it's not going to happen overnight, but everyday, I'm getting healthier, and if I stick to it, I will enter 2012 at my goal weight and healthier than I've ever been. I'm feeling optimistic about the future.
I hope everyone is having a healthy and happy week!! 
