2 Perfect Days!!

And while I've been doing great, the scale barely budged... BUT I do need to keep reminding myself that I had two not perfect days too.  So my body is getting back into ketosis.  (KETOSIS HERE I COME!!!)  I'm sure I just confuse the hell out of my body when I "cheat" or have bad days.  I also should try to stick to raw veggies today.  I'm hoping that I see a 2 lb loss tomorrow, but we'll see.  Just gonna keep keeping on....and have some fiber... And maybe say a prayer or two to the scale gods.  :) 

Today's Menu:
Strawberry Cheesecake Bar
Chocolate Pudding
Cheesesteak Pasta
Mocha Pudding
Chocolate Shake

MmmmMMmmmMmmm I know you're jealous :)  I'm happy that I actually like the food though! That helps tons.  Yesterday we went for a nice walk as a family after dinner.  I don't see that happening today as it's pouring down like crazy.  Hopefully it doesn't last all day.  

A friend shared this link this morning.  I thought it was a good read and reminder!  I want to be successful!!
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11763/13-ways-successful-people-improve-themselves.html

I'll just elaborate my take on a few of these:

2. They hold themselves accountable.  Writing down the reason you want to make a change in your life creates accountability. Next write down when, where, and how you will complete it.

The reason I want to (and need to) make this change is to be a healthier and more active mom.  I also want to feel and look better.  I want to be proud of accomplishing my goals!  My first step to reaching this goal is sticking with my VLCD.  This should get me to 199 - hopefully by August (??) and then after that I can guage when I plan to accomplish my long term goal of 150!  

3. They don't rely solely on willpower. A well-established body of research tells us that willpower is a finite resource. In the face of multiple stressful stimuli, our willpower wears out. Roy F. Baumeister, a social psychologist at Florida State University, says, "Making decisions uses the very same willpower that you use to say no to doughnuts, drugs, or illicit sex." So when it comes to changing your dietary habits, for example, rely less on willpower—instead change your path so you're not tempted by sugary treats multiple times a day.

This is why I avoid the printer cube as much as possible -- it's right across from where all my evil co-workers leave donuts, bagels, cookies, chips, etc...  P.S. there's donuts today :( Gross! I used to eat at least 2...

4. They take it slow.  Once the habit is ingrained, you can try to tackle new habits, but wait at least three weeks before you even consider that. New studies show for a habit to be automatic it may actually take much longer than 30 days. A study led by Phillippa Lally, PhD, a psychologist at University College London, found that it actually took people 66 days (9.5 weeks) for a behavior to become automatic.

Say what?!!!?? UGH - 66 days?!  FML lol

11. They know that failing is not final.  Expect to fail along the way. If you never fail, the habit was too easy. Just get back to it and don't self-loathe. For motivation, remember the words of Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

I think it's pretty evident that I understand this one ;) I may fall down, but I always get back up again.  Kinda like Chumbawamba said years ago....

Okay -- there's a Wednesday post for ya... Thank goodness it's Wednesday!!! 

--Katie