Day 7 SUCCESS and DAY 8 FAIL

Well, I must admit that today was a fail... It could have been worse, but thanks to my mom and sister-in-law tackling me to get a cookie out of my hand, it was only a baby step backwards. But, the best part is, tomorrow is a new day!

How was your first week?

Mine was good. I felt less tired, even when not sleeping well, and just felt better during the week. I am excited to see what this week holds. I am hoping to up my game a little.

Day 6 SUCCESS

Reading the book "The 12 Week Triathlete" as a training tool for the sprint triathlon that I will be doing in August, it stated that you should always train in a myriad of weather situations so that you are prepared for anything on race day. Well, yesterday, I unintentionally did just that. On a bike ride, about 4 miles from my house, I got caught in a torrential downpour. Stuck in the middle of fields, I continued to ride dripping wet, with my sneakers becoming heavier and heavier with each peddle, the 4 miles home. But hey, now I know I will be prepared to bike in the rain on race day. :-D

DAYS 4 and 5 SUCCESS

So I didn't post yesterday, but it was a success. While it is only 6:52pm, today has been and will be a success as well :-D
Way to go to my friend Vic for posting on her blog her goals!

Day 3 SUCCESS

Today was probably my best day as far as eating, but I did not get out for exercise today. But that is OK, because my goal is only 5-6 days a week. How did you do?

Day 2 SUCCESS

Day 2 was also a success. With a little hesitation I was able to say no to free donuts at church and carrot cake. Thanks to everyone who were there for moral support as my mouth watered. The evening ended with another (and a little faster) almost 8 mile bike ride (this time actually riding up the hill I walked yesterday) and followed it with a 1/2 mile run.
You see, in perhaps a lapse of better judgement in the winter I signed up for a sprint triathlon to be done this August with a great friend of mine. I will be swimming 600m (.25 miles), biking 30km (18 miles), and running 5km (3 miles). So, I need to practice running after biking, because as it turns out, you kind of waddle run after having a bike seat between your legs for awhile.
How did you all do today? Did you stay strong in the face of Father's Day eating out and desserts?

Day 1 SUCCESS

Well team, Day 1 was a success. Despite the wedding reception I attended, I was able to stick to my diet. I even got in an almost 8 mile bike ride too :) How did you do?

My Eating Goals

Alright, so here it is. These are my goals for healthy eating. Set what you think are good goals for you and post them and I will try to help keep you accountable.

No Sweets (no candy, baked goods, sugary items, soda or other sugary juices)
Minimal Carbs (I will not eat breads, but rather brown rice as my source of carbohydrates)
Fruits and Veggies (YES)
Meats (I plan to eat meats, but primarily eating chicken breast and white albacore tuna. For those of you who like it, fish is a good option here too.)
Minimal Dairy (I plan to use skim milk only and for the time being no cheese... Cheese is an all or nothing thing for me, so for the time being I need to cut it out until I get my eating under control)

For those of you who know me, if you ever see me eating things that are not on this list, you have my full permission to rip it out of my mouth. In fact, PLEASE do not let me keep eating it!

The First Step...

So here is the premise of this blog. I want to live healthy.

But, I have realized that on my own, without accountability, and cookies staring me in the face, I fail. So, I decided to take a step outside of my comfort zone and make myself vulnerable to the cyberworld. I do this with the hopes that you will keep me accountable. I will be posting my goals (eating habits, exercise, etc) and my daily progress. So when I eat my veggies and complete my workout regimine, you will know. And when I stuff my face with pizza and M&Ms, you will also know. Will you help keep me accountable?

I would love for you to join me and set your own goals and then we can keep each other accountable. Whether you know me in person or not, let's make good use of the hours we spend online and use it to help each other live healthily. So, will you join me?