So the No Cheat Challenge was originally supposed to be two weeks long, but after my friend called in a a second "food emergency" to our nutritionist, our nutritionist had us come in early, weight in, and then decide if we'd earned a cheat day.

Well, I'm down 1.2 lbs this week, and 4.2 since we started, although my body fat is about the same. (My nutritionist blames that on the inaccuracy of the body fat calculating instrument). So I decided I've earned it! I've been craving pizza like crazy so I had pizza. I ate half of a large pizza. I didn't know I could eat that much pizza. I will definitely have to go on a nice long run tomorrow.

What I've learned:

• I'm obsessive about treats. And I still am. There's nothing like a cupcake to motivate me to finish a long run! But I don't need cupcakes all the time.
  
• I know I can eat clean for 11 days. It really wasn't that terrible, and I although I was kind of hungry sometimes, better planning could have helped (more fresh veggies to fill me up, less salad)!
  
• My body felt pretty good, and do long runs during those 11 days except for the work-related stress and seasonal allergies.

I think I'm going to be pretty strict about my eating from now on. In a way, it was really nice just having the same routine with my food every day. But I would like a bit more variety, so I'll probably be a little more flexible. And I'll definitely have cheat MEALS, and those will only be once a week.

Hello!  It is Molly and I am checking in on Presidents Day.  I am very thankful that I have today off.  In fact, I made it a long weekend and took Friday off as well. 

Last time I was here I spoke of project RESTART: Breaking The Sedentary Cycle.  I set some goals.

• At least 64 ounces of water every day – No problem, I use Nalgene bottles to measure water when I am on the go.
  
  
• Three gym workouts with weights – Yes, but it is still hard to make time to get there.
  
  
• Sit Ups and Push Ups- FAILURE- my thought was that I would make this part of my evening routine at home.  Some how I have never to been able to make this happen.
  
  
• Sensible choices eating every three to four hours.- I have done ok with this goal however, I could be better.  All good things in time – I hope.
  
  
• Work on the clutter in my room.- This is a work in progress.  However, I do not have much on the floor at the moment.
  

Here is what I learned this week:  I am very susceptible to “peer pressure.”  By peer pressure I mean when my significant other brings illegal contraband (aka peanut M and M’s) into the home, I want them too.  Sadly, I want them even if I am not hungry.  I am like Pavlovs dog.  I hear the M and M’s being poured into the bowl and I want to be fed candy.  It is terrible!

Healthy Food/Favorite Meals:  I have been embracing things that I love when they are available.  There has been some great fresh Dungeness Crab and King Crab in our grocery stores. When I am able to get things like this it make me feel like I am eating something special.  I also have been enjoying some great blue berries that I got at Costco in my oatmeal.

Goals for this week

• Three gym workouts with weights
• Keep moving try to avoid sitting so much when I get home
• Small meals every three hours or so
• Sit ups and push ups
• Minimize clutter
• AVOID ANY CONTRABAND like peanut M and M’s.