31 Thirtyone 31

Did I mention the number 31.................. Finally after a 6 month plateau I finally lost that 3 lbs that put me under 1-- (not sure I am ready to reveal that number yet). Even during the holidays I lost weight and then I got stuck. I swear your body knows when your birthday is and it changes you metabolism on that very day. It has taken me 6 long months to figure out what to do. I kept loosing and gaining the same 2 pounds over and over.

How did I do it.... well I finally decided enough is enough. I figured my body must be in a rut because my eating was in a rut. I seem to eat the same things over and over.

First: I mixed up my breakfasts a bit.... instead of hot cereal everyday .... I ate fruit/protein smoothies, "egg muffin sandwiches" with orewheat thin bread (if you have not tried those you need to) Canadian bacon and lowfat cheese, alternative bagels and l/f cream cheese. I tried some lavender tea.... but it tasted like I was eating flowers, so I did not love that.

Second: I Ate MORE vegetables.......... my new favorite snack it celery and laughing cow cheese. I just love that stuff. My VT partner gave me some cucumbers and they were yummy.

Third: I have stepped up my running to about 13-15 miles per week... of course this is in training for the 10k on July 24th ... but I do find it has become much easier to run 4 miles that it ever has been. And I will have to keep it up after the DesNews 10K.

The one thing I really need to work on is getting more sleep.... there just does not seem to be enough hours in the day ................. or I just don't manage mine very well .

So on to the next 30 pounds.... but then I will be done.... I can only hope that it does not take 17 more months .... but I guess if it does it does...

Wish me success