September 12th- 16th (-1.6lbs)

Hellllllllo North Carolina!!!

This week was the second week I was on the road for work, since committing to this blog. But, it was the first week that I decided to be proactive on my work trips. I may have mentioned before, but part of my weight loss struggle is that my job requires me to travel so much. Airport food is dangerous, let alone having a job that basically tells you its okay to eat out for every meal, while you are on the road--as long as its under $44. So for this trip I made "mini meals" and packed a lunch. I literally went to Meijers, bought a lunch box, and dropped it in my suitcase. My lunch included, raisins, 90 cal granola bars, granola pieces, sugar free/fat free jello and 2 of my mini meals. My mini meals (see pictures) included either groud turkey or baked chicken breast, green peppers, onions, broccoli, and pasta spirals.

My original thought with the mini meals, was just the size of the container I was using. I use 9.6 oz containers and I assumed if I reduced my portion size, regardless to what I eat I will be doing better than what I was eating before. I try to eat only one serving of whatever out of this mini meal container. Also, I made the mini meals to sit in the freezer so that even while I was home, and my grocery shopping time is limited because I may be on the road again soon, I would have something that I just had to throw in the microwave and be on my way.

So to document my journey in North Carolina last week, with my lunch. It went well, I ate out 1 meal everyday, and mostly because they were NC favorites (BoJangles and Waffle House), and I PROBABLY could (should) have done without them. I also only drank water or Coke or Sprite zero. I think the Zero's better than diet pop and now I'm more acclimated to the taste. As far as working out, I didn't work out too much this week. I honestly don't have an acceptable excuse, but I had very early mornings and late evenings, and I was just tired. I know I have to do better.

But I am proud to announce that I am officially closer to my goal---and down 1.6lbs...My new approach is to take it slow so that these changes become embedding in my everyday lifestyle. NO RUSH!!