Weigh in tomorrow

What is it about these competitions and kick-off dates that cause me to eat stupidly? Until this last week, I was actually making good food choices (most of the time) and eating very healthfully (same). For the last five days I've been making really stupid choices, as if it's the last time I'll ever be able to eat chocolate or bread or drink a glass or two of wine. Ok, that's my confession for the week.

I am really jazzed about starting up the Biggest Loser Competition again, because it will mean that I commit myself to good habits around, not just eating, but fitness as well. Last year, Bill and I exercised at least 5 times/week until May 14.....when I found out that my company was being acquired by Microsoft. I have been on a whirlwind, stressful journey ever since, and found myself losing my interest and commitment to exercise. I didn't stray too far from my commitment to healthier eating, but at 51 years of age, it is clear that I have to focus on exercise if I'm going to enjoy anything besides carrots and water. And I do like the aforementioned chocolate, bread and wine.....and pasta, potatoes, real mayonnaise and butter, and margaritas and martinis......the list is endless. So, to enjoy splurges now and then, I have to focus on exercising on a regular basis.

I'm hopeful that starting 2008 in better shape than last year, with renewed commitment to a healthier lifestyle, will help me keep going once we get past March 31. No excuses this year. Nothing in my life should cause me to forget what's important to me: being a healthy woman with energy to spare.

So, BL's, here's to all of our efforts to enjoying a healthy life in 2008!

- Lori