Week 5: Jan 25-Jan 31

Cardio: 325 minutes
Strength: 90
Weight: 249 (!)
Weight loss this week: 3 lbs
Total weight loss: 11 lbs

I was really happy about this week's results. Last week was disappointing and so it was a rude awakening. Now before you think I went totally overboard crazy on my cardio, you must realize that I added in the time that I shoveled snow for an hour and a half on Monday. I guess I should consider some of that time as strength training but it's hard to say how much is of what. Working out has become more enjoyable and I don't dread going to the gym which I find a huge improvement from previous times when I tried to "exercise". I've always tried to get it in by going on walks but that never worked for me. I'm a huge believer in the gym now and am so grateful that I decided to sell out to the man and do it. It has been a life changing experience!

I did a lot better this week with my food habits. I only ate out once and it was Thai food so not something super bad for me. Luckily I'm poor so that helps to resist the temptation to pick up a combo meal at some fast food place on the way home from something. I've also found that I don't crave unhealthy foods as much. Its easier for me to restrain from those things and most of the time I'm not even tempted. The only time that I can't resist the temptation is when I go too long without eating. Having healthy snacks that are quick to access is vital to resisting huge temptations.