Day 3 – RESULTS

I did a ten minute pilates ab workout and a ten minute “feel the burn” kickboxing workout in the morning. I know the time I spend exercising is minimal but I’ve never held myself to an exercise regimen before and am very pleased indeed at the consistency I’ve maintained… for three days… The day went pretty great, actually. Until I ate two dinners. I don’t want to talk about it…

OK, so knowing full well that I would be attending the Rock Thanksgiving Feast, I pulled out the leftover Chinese food from the back of the fridge saying to myself, “I should have thrown this out so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat it while on my diet.” Opening the containers, arranging the food on a plate and warming them in the microwave I said, “Baby steps, Eve. No one expects you to completely change your eating habits all at once. Plus, as a breastfeeding mother, you should eat whenever you are hungry.”

Then, arriving at the feast its explained that the intention is to experience new testament communion as it was practiced back in the day. We recite the Lord’s prayer, break unleavened bread together and then exemplify community while sharing a meal. How could I say no to that? So I ate. And took home a slice of apple pie and two cookies for dessert. And finished out the evening with some orange juice. Needless to say, I was WAY over my allotted calorie intake for the day. Oopsy daisy.

As I do every morning, I weighed myself this morning (day 4) and lo and behold, I’VE LOST TWO POUNDS!! I cannot tell you how encouraged and excited I am! The whole mindful eating thing is (obviously) hard for me as I’ve never ever ever told myself no before now. I know I can get to a greater level of will power and self-discipline where food is concerned, but I’m working against 26 years of eating habits here so I’m not going to go cold turkey in a week. But I will work on it. I WILL work on it. (repeating to self)

I have to say, already I am experiencing a marked difference in attitude and self esteem as a result of this daily routine and effort towards a goal. I was feeling a bit lost, floundering, if you will, in my new role as mom and housewife. But, my family is cared for, happy and healthy, my apartment is clean and in order and I feel quite accomplished. Go me!

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