challenge week 8

Wow, I have been on a roller coaster the last few weeks and have felt like I am going nowhere but back to where I started.  But the fact is that I haven't gained back all the weight I lost (even though it wasn't much) and so I keep looking forward at what I can do next to make habit changes. 

This week Kris issued the challenge of how to handle cravings. I don't think I have handled them too well in the last few weeks, but I have done better then ever before so that is a plus.  First, I don't deprive myself.  I have found that if I say "No chocolate" then the first thing I want is chocolate!  So I do have some.  I keep my favorite chocolate around but only have one or two squares and keeping it cold helps because it takes longer to eat, allowing for the feeling of indulging.  I also discovered this smoothie and it is fabulous!!  I use honey instead of agave but it really feels indulgent and I am getting all those great vitamins and nutrients and way less calories then lets say a Reece's pb cup.  So that is working for me.  I have a cookie if I have made the kids some (I may even have two) but I am not getting carried away, because I don't feel deprived.

The second thing in the challenge is doing strength training along with he cardio.  I totally believe in this but haven't even found a way to work in exercise every day so I will keep it in mind as I get better at that.

Thanks for all the encouragement and great tips everyone!