Day 15

Day 15 - we are HALFWAY!! WOW!!!! My old habits were sure trying to reel me back in last week. I'd have to say that eating-wise last week was the worst yet. But, today I'm feeling stronger and more committed. I did well yesterday, getting salad versions of my usual sub sandwiches. It wasn't too bad. I normally peel off and scoop out most of the bread anyway - so it really was pretty easy after I got past actually ordering it. The act of ordering - or the habit - is tough.....I'm so used to just saying the usual "6 inch blah, blah, with chips and drink", or fries and drink, or whatever the heck.

This week's challenge will be having my mom come to visit. She likes making pies and other unhealthy foods! I'm going to have to show her my recipes and tell her we can only make those! She probably won't like it, but maybe I can influence her to eat better. She has gained weight over the years, and I've been trying to get her to exercise (at least), with not much success. I figure that since she is retired and very actively involved in her church and taking care of friends and family, then she really needs to do everything she possibly can to make sure she is healthy and strong, and around for many years. That won't happen if she keeps eating, gaining, and not exercising!

So, although I feel ready for Week #3 of this Challenge, I am not entirely sure how it will go. Having family in town and taking time off always seems to throw a wrench in my plans to eat better. I just hope that this time can be different, and I can stick to the plan regardless of what everyone else around me is eating!!!!!