What a weekend.

So I've had a bit of a set back this weekend. It was the annual Azalea Festival this weekend and I cheated a little and allowed myself to have a funnel cake and a lemonade shake up. They were both SUPER yummy, but I regretted it afterwards. I felt so guilty until my wonderfully awesome friend reminded me that we were working it off because it was stupid hot outside (for May) and we were walking a lot. So then I felt a little better. Not to mention that we had a great time. We walked the crafts (which was so tempting not to buy it all) and let the kids ride the carnival rides. They had a blast and so did we, heat and all.

Of course that wasn't my only set back though because on top of that I have ate out with the hubby two times this weekend, skipped out on two of our daily walks (because time did not allow but still) and allowed myself to have a doughnut for breakfast this morning. I'm not sure that I've lost any weight and to be honest I'm a little afraid for Mondays weigh-in (which I am planning a video for). I think from now on I may restrict myself on my food limitations even more. Which means...Time to hit the South Beach Diet book again. I feel so motivated and hopeful this time that I just don't want to fail. I want to be, if not to my goal, at least half way to my goal by October of this year. So prayers and fingers crossed.




A little side note..
I just want to say that I really couldn't have done this without my friend. Although she is a new friend to me we are quickly becoming pretty close and whether she knows it or not she has helped me to gain back some of my confidence and self esteem. Along with my hubby. So thank you to them both for their help and support!

Things so far...

It's been 6 days since I started my New Routine and I feel great! I have so much more energy, motivation, and HOPE! That's right, hope. I feel like this time I'm going to see results, fast, slow, whatever, I'm going to see some results.

Everything starts with my eating. As you may have noticed from my food journal my eating habits still need some work. The important thing is that I'm making an effort, watching my portion sizes, trying to make conscious decisions, eating less snacks and NO MORE SODA!

Next comes my exercise. I have walked at least 1 mile for 3 of the last 5 days. Life got in our way a little Thursday and Friday but we still have every intentions to keep it up. We are even talking about creating a goal of running a 5K this time next year. How awesome would that be?!

So stick with me because I see myself going places!!! And Remember that Monday is weigh in day...

Have a great weekend.