There is nothing better than seeing your nieces and nephews when it comes to your spirit, and probably nothing worse when it comes to diet and exercise!
I have been having a blast this week with Ciera, Jena, Zach, Gavin and Zoe and although we have been out and about having fun, my routine has been thrown off. Definitely not complaining though! Monday we wandered a local aquarium and the Holy Family Shrine in Gretna, NE. Then on Tuesday we visited the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. The kids had a great time and Hannah was mostly able to hang without having too many fits. She's actually a wonderfully well behaved baby, but napping in a stroller is not very restful!
Although we have not been completely inactive, we have killed any calories I've burned by the meals we have eaten!
Needless to say, I don't have much to report in the way of success at the moment, at least not when it comes to numbers. I did, however, give up soda and chocolate for Lent with positive results so far. I'm happy to report that although I am having some chocolate cravings and the occasional tempting voice, I am able to ignore them! I am also happy to report that my energy levels feel up and my snacking has been cut waaaay back!
I realize the path to healthiness is wrought with interruptions also known as life, so I take this in stride and celebrate life's little interruptions!
I know how hard dieting and exercising can be. Your brother and I are on the zone diet with results in the first week. Dave realizes that he has to get back into shape so he is eating things like broccoli,spinach, and other leafy greens although I still can't get him to eat green beans. Right now he is in the field for three days so I'm sure his hard work this past week will be comprised. The great thing about the zone diet is if you fall off you just pick yourself up and start where you left off. Keep up the great work sis and hang in there.
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