Day 2, Start of Day 3

I didn't post yesterday because I simply forgot. It was another successful day of staying under calories and getting in good exercise. On Day 1 I ended up adding in a 40 minute cardio session at night that I think I didn't mention. Yesterday I did the 40 minutes of cardio, too.

I have to tell you about my proudest accomplishment. Day 1 I had 2 Pepsi's. Day 2 I had 4, BUT I learned a valuable lesson. Never, ever go over 3. It is just bad news. Now I know, so I have found my magic number to keep the cravings at bay and to prevent an all out total binge.

I have also learned something about myself. Not that I didn't know the Pepsi was bringing me down, but I realized that I have a good relationship with food. I am not really a bad eater. Generally the calories I actually eat are well within range. My major problem is the pop (pepsi, soda - whatever - for those of you not from the Mid West). If I can control it then I should have no trouble staying within my calorie range. That was kind of a good feeling.

I even learned I can eat at McD's and stay within calorie range. I can eat chocolate. I can eat basically what I want as long as I do not go over that 3 pop a day rule.

I didn't think it was really that simple. Imagine what I could do if one day I could give up pop completely? Maybe one day, but for now I am content with accomplishing 3 a day.