I came, I saw, I conquered...

...the food and wine at the Super Bowl Party - that is! Well, suffice it to say - my first weekend entering back into the *real world - was probably not very successful in terms of my new lifestyle habits. (*real world refers to the point when I actually make plans that don't necessarily surround my new healthier eating habits - not the comfort of my home, where I know everything being served is beneficial to my goals).

Don't get me wrong - I had a blast on Sunday, and the Saints won! However, I think I managed to drink my body weight in wine, and maybe over did it on the apps. Getting back on track Monday morning was a toughie. See, despite the 4 liters of water I consumed on Sunday throughout the day, I may or may not have been a tad hungover Monday morning. And when I am hungover, nothing can cure it like a nice greasy sausage biscuit sandwich and a mocha. However, I have accepted that this was a minor set-back - and in the long run, probably will not affect me. The problem lies in that by having this set-back, the remainder of the week has been a struggle for me with getting back into my routine, and still feeling good about my progress.

Now, what am I going to do about this? Well, for starters, I am starting a new bootcamp tomorrow morning. And with tomorrow being weigh in, I think that will give me a good gauge as to where I need to go from there. I am competing in the Biggest Loser challenge for the next 8 weeks (I can't believe four have gone by already!), yet, these are changes I want to make for life. which means, I am going to have setbacks... I am going to lose motivation... But what I do from that moment on is what will determine my success.

Ok, back on the wagon.

On another note, I made an observation today with regard to my well being while exercising. See, I was doing very well for the first two and a half weeks, and than I got side-tracked. During those two weeks, I felt good! My joints didn't ache, I felt energized, and I was in a good mood. Since I stopped, I am noticing that my mood definitely is different. This makes me feel bad for my husband as he gets the brunt of it... So in all of this - I have to remember that while I am doing this for me, the changes I make also affect the people around me.

Lastly, I wanted to say that while I did not start this blog to write about my health, and lifestyle goals - it seems that is what it has turned into over the past few weeks. Prior to that, I struggled with what to write about - but know, it seems like I can't write enough about my feelings, my progress and sometimes my set backs. So bear with me on my journey. Help keep me motivated, and if I get too down on myself about anything-slap me through the computer!

Wish me luck for weigh in tomorrow! I'll be posting a new pic soon!!