McFatty Monday

McFatty Monday started with Blair. However, this week, she's decided to stop posting herself because the reason she started it is no longer the reason she uses it. I get it. Good for her. However, I feel that I need it right now. And after reading posts by Ashley lately -- I've been so inspired! She's really grabbed the bull by the horns and is taking a healthy approach to her weight loss.

When I read Blair's first McFatty Monday post, she posted a little disclaimer that the title is not to be mean or self-destructive. It is simply funny and to lighten the mood.

I sat down to post my first post in this series, only to realize that I need to assess my past week, that day, and my goals. Ultimately, I got the nerve to look up the calories of what I ate for lunch Monday. I ate the Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebee's. Yea.... like 1340 calories. And I ordered a salad! I was MORTIFIED. Then, I thought, well, last night I told Brandon my goal was to do 30 min. on the treadmill 3 times this week. I should probably start today. So I did. And I felt great about it.

Except that even after my shower, I was sweating for the remainder of the day. But you know what? I had energy. I was able to go outside, spend time with my daughter, and not feel drained.

And that's the goal, right? I mean, I want to live a lifestyle that is energetic and happy.

And then Lil and I went shopping to the outlet mall with my mom, sister, and future SIL today. THAT was disappointing. Sure -- I found clothes that I liked. Even clothes that fit. But was I happy buying a size 20? No. Absolutely not. So I didn't buy anything. (Which was pleasing to the wallet, too.)

I am looking forward to going back when I feel comfortable trying on clothes.

In addition to using Mondays to update my weight loss journey, I also want to set that day as a marker for my goals.

So this week's goals are:

1. Work out on treadmill 3 times for at least 3o min. each time
2. Be conscious of food entering my body

I think next week I'll start working on counting calories. I feel good about this healthy start to a healthy lifestyle.