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We are four days into our new exercise/eating plan and this is what we feel like:



We are TIRED! I have never done so many different types of push-ups or squats in my life. I am being thrown back to the hell of my preseason basketball days. Definitely a pain I've never wanted to relive. My muscles are screaming. Despite our physical pain, the eating part is rather easy. We've eaten fish, chicken, turkey, egg whites galore, low fat cheeses and lots of fruits and vegetables. Things are looking good. I've even made Claire ice cream with chocolate (MY FAV!!) and opened a lunchable for her only to find a delectable Hershey's Peanut Butter cup inside (mmm...mouth watering at the thought :) without having a bit!!. That is monumental. I am holding strong! Yahoo! Can't say I've noticed a difference on the scale yet, but realistically, I probably won't. I think I'll have to focus more on how my clothes are fitting as I will be turning this fat into muscle. I will be a lean, mean, fighting machine!
Any guesses as to what activity we'll be doing tonight?
I will leave you with a couple of clues...




Who am I kidding..I am lucky if I can touch my toes, there will be no splits for me. HOWEVER, BRING ON THE YOGA!!
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Alison said…
Keep up the good work...you have more motivation than me! I went home yesterday and ate a tub of spice cookies and then made homemade corn chowder, what was I thinking??? I need to find my motivation :-)
January 8, 2010 at 11:13 PM
jeannie said…
Keep up the good work Kara, You inspire me to try (I said try) the same thing.
January 9, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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