Holy cow it's February already!

Weight: 251 (no change, -1 lbs. total)

It's been a long couple of days, and I haven't been in the best of spirits. Usually when I get like this I kind of reach for the comfort food and get a little lazy. I haven't eaten terribly the past few days, but I've probably been eating a little too much. They say you can't really eat too many fruits and vegetables, but I don't really agree with that. It's still calories. Last weekend we bought a ton of fresh fruit to last the week. We made a giant fruit salad and had all intentions of eating it for dessert and snacks. It barely lasted two hours. Not only did I love it, but so did Kathy and Ryan. We actually ate an obscene amount of fruit, which I didn't think was possible.

I've been doing okay at work this week. I've avoided the creamy soups, and I have not had any soda. I did, however, allow myself a small piece of chocolate cake on Monday and Tuesday that had been lingering for a day or two. My work station is about 10 feet from our buffet/party counter. It's amazing - we have access to free lunch, continental breakfasts if so inclined, yet we still find almost daily occasions to bring in cakes and goodies, or to celebrate some achievement. Not that I'm complaining or anything, it just makes it tough sometimes.

I went for a 2.5 mile run on Tuesday. This was the first time that I ever ran with someone else. A friend of mine joined me for the run and it was nice to have the company. It made me feel a little more committed to the workout. We jogged for a mile and a half and then alternated running fast and jogging city blocks for about half a mile. I felt like it was one of my better neighborhood runs lately. I really need to work on my endurance though. I felt pretty gassed a little too early on in the run. Today I was supposed to take the day off, and did, though I actually had planned to work out a bit. Things just got hectic after work/school and I didn't have the time. I have two commitments after work on Thursday, so I won't get a workout in then, but I think I will try to go Thursday evening after Ryan goes to bed.

I don't really have much to report other than the status quo. I don't feel like I have done a good enough job of paying attention to what I'm eating and the calories I'm taking in. I know what I have to do. I just haven't quite found the motivation to do it yet. Hopefully February will yield a stronger commitment from me, and in turn bring some more desirable results.

Next post Sunday!