I'm going home with the perfect recipe for my success

I gained 6 pounds. Yep, and so begins the yo-yo numbers on the scale. However, although I am dissapointed I'm not defeated because this time I can pin-point exactly when things shifted. After I lost the 5 pounds, I started to think I had this under control. I could guess-timate the calories in my head for my meals. I also allowed myself to eat my home cooked meals. While, my family cooked a lot healthier, my not calculating calories really wasn't a good idea because I went over my calorie intake. After I had hit 183, I went out with a couple friends and was faced with what to eat at Olive Garden and although they had healthy options, I opted for spaghetti with meatballs. I think that restaurant decisions is going to be a huge obstacle for me.In my mind I think that being out is a reason to go crazy with a meal but it's just as important as a meal at home or on my own. This eating healthy thing isn't just at home it's a new life style.

I want to be that girl every other girl is rolling her eyes at because she chooses the light salad and a water while her friends order the burgers and coke. This is the life I want for myself. I want to be a healthy eater. Sometime last week, I did get the craving to eat unhealthy .. well duh. I did eat Mc Donalds .. I opted for water and split the fries with my mom and just ate the chicken nuggets which were 400 calories. Bad? Yes. I decided to just do it since I knew that if I didn't, I would have sabotaged my diet later. I don't regret this decision. However, I know that my letting go of my rules after discovering I had lost 5 pounds played an important part in my gaining weight the next few days. I was eating out of control, when I was not hugry, not counting calories, and I had stopped drinking water consistently. I learned a lot these last 2 weeks. One thing I do know is that my eating right did work!

I stayed within 1,500 calories every day. I ate my own prepared meals in which I knew how many calories was in a particular food. I drank 64 oz of water or more. I walked for 30 minutes and was active. I kept moving when I knew I could.I kept a positive attitude. I had the support of my family.

I know I gained 5 pounds but I know EXACTLY what I need to do to loose them again and keep them off.

VITA SANA!!!

p.s. I want to do another 5K :)

My favorite commercial these days that inspires me to change my habits :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfM0CkzL_-I