Food addiction

So, I was talking today to Lisa today about food addiction. I guess I would say I was a food addict. I use food to alter my mood, which basically what an addict does. Food is just my drug of choice. So yesterday I had a very stressful afternoon and instead of eating everything in my house, I went to my massage appointment. By the time I got home, I felt a lot better and more relaxed. The problem hadn't gone away, but the distraction did the trick. I need to find other ways of handling problems rather than eating. My new motto is "If hunger is not the problem, then food is not the answer". I'm going to put that on my fridge!!

Speaking of massage, Elements is really wonderful! Last night I walked in and it is such a relaxing environment. Shanna was my massage therapist and I felt really relaxed with her. I have not gone for a massage in years, and one reason is I don't want people looking at my body. I like to stay hidden, but Shanna made me feel at ease. Thanks Shanna!! Plus when I left, I felt like a million bucks. Massages are the best for sore muscles!

Thanks Element!!

Wine, pizza and cake!!

What a weekend it's been. Saturday night I wanted so badly to relax at home with a couple of glasses of wine, but I decided not to. Mainly because I am still working to get my eating on track and working to get my portions in control. I have made major changes in my diet, and I am really proud of that. So, I skipped the wine and made some flavored tea. Sometimes the tea feels like enough of the treat to do the trick.
Then today I went to a bowling birthday party. Joey (my 9 yr. old) was invited and we all tagged along. Dan (my husband), Alex (my 4yr. old) and myself, grabbed a lane and had a great time bowling. I also packed a snack for myself because I knew there would be pizza and cake. That was really hard to resist, but again, not worth the calories. I had some LF cheese and a banana and was ok. Before EM, I would of had pizza and cake and felt really gross afterwards. I want to start this week feeling stronger, not bloated and tired.
That's all for now. Tomorrow is full body workout and my first massage. I can't wait!!

The Extreme Makeover has started!

Today I finished my 4th workout at Fitness Together. I have had sessions with Steve, Dorothy and Lisa, all wonderful to work with. I had a lot of fear going into this process. I was worried that working with a personal trainer would be too challenging for me, and that the trainer would be annoyed at my lack of fitness. It is very challenging, but it's a supportive, encouraging environment. I never feel like I am being judged for my weaknesses or made to feel embarrassed by my lack of fitness. The environment is actually a lot more relaxing then the gym because their is so much privacy. So, I learned a lot this week about what working with a personal trainer feels like and it's great. I wish I had done this years ago.