Light bulb moment.

To me, the best kind of motivation seems to be when people notice the results from the hard work I put forth every day.  This week I have had co workers notice how my clothes are loose.  People are saying how great I am looking, and that is a great motivator for me.  I also get some serious motivation from other fitness blogs.  These people have done what I am doing, and have maintained a healthy lifestyle.  That is so encouraging to me. 

I feel like I am past the stagnant period where you are working,but its not really taking shape.  Does anyone know what I mean>  It seems like for the first couple months, yes I am losing weight, and I feel stronger, but my clothes are still tight and I still really want sugar.  Now that I am 22 pounds down and 2 months in, I feel like I can do anything.  Maybe I am just having a good week, but I hope I continue to have good weeks. 

I have had a light bulb moment.  When It comes to nutrition, I have been eating clean and having one cheat meal one day a week.  The cheat meal doesn't include drinks, appetizers or dessert.  Yesterday my husband and I had our cheat meal, and afterwords we came to a conclusion. 

 To me, my nutrition is not a diet, but it is just the way I eat to be healthy.  Yesterday when we were eating, I kept wanting to enjoy the food, and I kept thinking how little joy I was getting from the cheat. 

Just in case you want to know, we went to a little local place in Dallas called Blue Mesa (there are a few in the area) I had the street taco meal comes with 3 tacos and a side.  If you don't know what street tacos are, they are little mini tacos.  I had a grilled chicken, goat cheese and avocado, and pulled pork one.  I had soft corn tortillas.  The side was some veggie and a sweet potato hash (basically sweet potatoes peppers and onions)  I couldn't eat the pulled pork taco, but I ate the other two.  Three months ago, I would have thought that this was a "healthy meal", but now I realize this was waaaaay above what a normal portion should be for my body. 

The crazy thing is, I didn't feel like I used to feel after indulging.  I used to feel happy.  Like literally happy to eat poor food.  It was my comfort.  After we ate, I just felt dirty and gross.  Too full...and not comforted at all!

I am not saying cheat meals are bad and you shouldn't have them.  I am sure every once in a while I will have a cheat meal, but it surely won't be once a week.  I just don't think they are for me.  I am focused on my goal of getting healthy, fit and looking goooooood. 

Did I say I signed up for a half marathon the other day?  No, I have never run a half marathon.  No, I have never run a 10k.  It is the Wounded Warrior Project Half that raises money for WWF and the Fisher House.  It is 10 and a half weeks away.  Today is my long run.  My goal is 6 miles. 

Welp, I guess that is all for today!
Allie