Day 11 - Phase 1

I'm feeling a lot better today, although I can't seem to get my appetite back in the mornings. I suppose its better to not be hungry than to overeat.

I decided I'm not going to attempt to write my meal plans here every day until I start my phase 2 on Monday. I've been very indecisive lately and change my meals so I'm tired of having to update it on here. Don't worry though...I still haven't cheated! *yeay*

I've been struggling to find time to exercise, with 3 kids under 7, a full time job and a husband on a very different work schedule than me. I run around after my kids so much I know I get some exercise there, but I often wonder how I add in structured exercise. I know I can't tonight. I have company coming for dinner tomorrow and so I'm going to be spending the evening getting my house ready. But I suppose I can put on some music while I'm cleaning and dance the night away! LOL

I'm very excited about getting to add some of my favorite foods back in my diet next week but I'm also very nervous. Right now I'm averaging a weight loss of 1+ lbs per day! I'm scared that I won't lose hardly any after I move foods back into my diet. I'm glad I at least am a member of South Beach online so that I can get some advice there.

My thoughts for the day:
I think it's so important no matter what diet you're doing to have a support team around you. My support team is as follows:
Mental Therapist: My husband, because no matter what my weight, he still tells me I look good! LOL
Personal Trainers: My kids...I'm convinced they're always testing me. How fast can mommy run? How much can she lift? How many muscles will she strengthen to scrub sharpie off the walls?
God: I often pray to ask for strength on my diet so that I can properly honor this body He gave me!
Honest Friends & Family: They keep me grounded. They will tell me when I'm dropping the ball.
Medical Advice: My doctor is AWESOME! It's so nice to have not only a supportive doctor, but one who will tell me the truth about my heath to kick my behind in gear! My boss is also a retired doctor and I often consult him for advice regarding my health and weight loss issues.
Online tools: Being a member of the site for my weight loss program is a HUGE helper and time saver. I have access to everything I need to know about my diet as well as message boards with others on the diet and access to a registered nutritionist to make sure I'm "dieting correctly".
Online support: I can not tell you what it means to me to have support of total strangers (hopefully not for long *wink*). My Healthy You Challenge family is amazing. They are all inspirational in one way or another and they really lift my spirits when they leave me comments.
Internal: My internal support team is my multi-vitamin. I've only been taking it 4 days but I'm already realizing how important it is to take a multi-vitamin while you are dieting. I'm feeling energized already!

*It 'takes a village' for so much more than just raising a family.*