Headache vs. Willpower

I am staying true to my 'no pop' rule for the moment. But dear heavens, I have a headache. It may be the lack of sweet sugary soda, the complete shut off of Chocolate Hershey kisses entering my bloodstream, or deletion of most white carbs the last three days. Or all of those. But none the less, a headache has appeared.

Christmas vacation was full of all of those, and I may have over loaded on all of the above for the last two weeks. Myself and my family enjoyed the sweet goodness of The Pioneer Women - Cinnamon rolls, the creamy Mashed potatoes and even a few homemade pizzas. I can not let myself link these wonderful, sinful edibles, google will help you with that. Unfortunately the result of this carb coma-inducing pig outs, is now willpower testing cravings and a headache that I know will most likely be helped with a nice ice cold glass of Coke.

Oh sweet Coke. I miss you. I miss your sister Sprite, your cousin Vernors and all things that come with those fizzy little bubbles that tickle my throat and tummy. I know you and the chocolate teamed up to get me back with this headache. But I am sorry my friend.

You are cut off. I will conquer and we may become friends again one day. Ok not as good as friends, but as in a once in a while meet up.

Headache. You can leave now.

56 Week Challenge Kick Off!

Yesterday was the start of my 56 week challenge to lose 56 lbs. So I can be in my 130's by Thirty!

My hubby helped me take my baseline body measurements which I will check again in a month.

56 Weeks left Stats

• 189.6 lbs
• 45" Waist
• 26" Thighs
• 45/39" Bust
• 13.5" Upper arm 

I do have to admit that after 2 weeks of Christmas Holiday goodness with my boys and rest of family, that my first day of the challenge was a bit of a 'challenge'. I started off the day with some fruit and peanut butter and was feeling quite good and smug with myself on how I was starting off my challenge right.

I did great until we headed over to my parents and saw the Chocolate covered potatos chips that were left over from the Christmas party a few days before. I didn't eat the rest of the box, I think I ate about 6-7 and left 2 in the box... I imagine things would have been ok there, but I also saw the cashew jar and had a slice a pizza before leaving to come home. I felt a wee bit bad about it all, but the end of one day leads to a fresh start tomorrow, right?

I know I am going to have to remember that I am going into this challenge looking for one pound difference each week and not to go extreme on resisting foods I enjoy, feel bad for giving in a bit, and then punishing myself. I want to make good changes on my food intake amount and make wise food choices throughout my challenge.

Keeping the balance will be a challenge along the way.