I've always known that healthy food and "healthy" food were two different things. I thought that there was the stuff that is natural and healthy because it came from the earth or from an animal. Then there is the stuff that is processed and "healthy", the low fat and low sugar stuff that helps you eat lower calories. In the past few weeks, my eyes have been opened to a new way of categorizing food - real food and engineered food. I'm not sure I like the revelation, ignorance has been bliss. But now that I know - I feel like I need to make some changes in my behavior.
This issue came to a head when I watched the movie Food Inc over the course of this week. The movie basically told you the story of industrial food and how the food industry has morphed and changed over the years. It's the kind of movie that makes you think a lot because it's about something we all have to have - food. I've also been reading The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan on and off for a few weeks. And I have In Defense of Food on my shelf for my many trips next month to read. And let me tell you, these facts are changing my mind and making me very conscious about some of my decisions.
For starters, not all the facts in the movie or book were new to me. I knew before that meat packing and chicken farms were both kind of gross places. Yes, organic meats are more easily accessible than ever before, but they still aren't plentiful and not in everybody's neighborhood grocery store. I knew high fructose corn syrup wasn't that great for you, but I also knew it was everywhere.
The eye opening facts for me was when the full picture was presented to me about our food and food system. What I knew and what I learned together put together a powerful image of a system that is corrupted and doesn't really allow for consumer choice. The amount of corn products in our food is amazing. It's no wonder I don't like to eat actual corn - I'm eating more of it in my food than I ever knew! It's absolutely amazing when you start to really read about food and realize that you have no idea what the machine is behind the box on the grocery shelf or in that burger from Wendy's.
I've always known fast food was bad for you and so was processed food. But it's not until recently that I can even grasp how bad it is for you. And for our children. The more I read and learn about the chemicals and processes that go into making some of these foods, the more I just feel compelled to make it all at home using better healthier, fresher ingredients. We can do it, even us busy working women. It's worth it for ourselves and for our families. When you actually take the time to read what's in this stuff and learn about the engineering that is done to create food cheaper and faster, I promise you, it makes it very easy to start making better decisions. It's already affecting me and making it very hard for me to imagine going back to all my old food habits.
I'm not being crazy here, I know that avoiding processed and non-organic foods and meats is an impossible task. Anytime you eat outside the house, you don't know what you are eating. This means eating with friends, trips to restaurants, or when traveling. But what I am committing myself to is making smarter, more educated choices like:
I will start using sites like Local Harvest and Happy Cow to try to find better options for restaurants.
I will buy organic food.
I will keep food cooked in the house to minimize the "i-don't-have-anything-to-eat-so-let's-go-to-Wendy's" cravings.
I think those are a good way to start taking myself in a much better direction. I know it's not going to be perfect. Some places I travel (or have lived) are quasi obscure and I know there aren't going to be options for organic foods. I'm not being oblivious to the society I live in. But I can do the best I can when I can, which is the point. Most of us can't quit 100% - but we can do our best.
So what is one easy change you can make to eat better?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Planning for Challenges
So after a full work week on the nutrition plan - I'm pretty pleased with myself. I managed to stick to the plan pretty well and I think I'm starting to change my tastebuds a little. That's really good! Of course, the weekdays are the easiest times to eat right. I'm in a very controlled environment and and I have access to a fridge and microwave. In my office, the office treats are by the receptionist on the other side of the suite, where most days, I don't even see them. That helps. I've lost a few lbs, that REALLY helps.
Now comes the hard part - my first weekend on the plan. Weekends are hard because that's when the social events and odd schedule. The odd schedule is not so bad if I'm at home because the food is still there. But this weekend, I may be going on a mini road trip and I have a sorority meeting at a restaurant. Oh boy - I better think about this, yes?
As far as the mini road trip (if my car gets fixed, fingers crossed!), I'm going to pack my food in my big cooler and take it with me. I *think* I will only have to worry about 1 or 2 "real" food meal while I'm gone (it's a quick overnight) and the rest I can use my trusty protein powder. That should be the best way to do it. I'm going to a house, so there will be a microwave and all that good stuff and I know that using it won't be a big deal at all.
The restaurant meeting will be a little harder. For one, depending on what time I wake up and leave from my road drip destination back home, I have no clue where I'll be in the food plan timing. It'll be lunch time I'm sure, which *maybe* will be easy. The food I eat is really simple and I know at most places I should be able to order it or something similar to it. Or I can bring protein powder in the case I can't? Maybe that's a good plan.
For anyone else on a relatively strict nutrition plan, how do you manage the weekends or the social events in your calendar? I don't want to be weird around food, but I'm struggling with how to deal with ordering food when I can't control all the details like I do at home.
Now comes the hard part - my first weekend on the plan. Weekends are hard because that's when the social events and odd schedule. The odd schedule is not so bad if I'm at home because the food is still there. But this weekend, I may be going on a mini road trip and I have a sorority meeting at a restaurant. Oh boy - I better think about this, yes?
As far as the mini road trip (if my car gets fixed, fingers crossed!), I'm going to pack my food in my big cooler and take it with me. I *think* I will only have to worry about 1 or 2 "real" food meal while I'm gone (it's a quick overnight) and the rest I can use my trusty protein powder. That should be the best way to do it. I'm going to a house, so there will be a microwave and all that good stuff and I know that using it won't be a big deal at all.
The restaurant meeting will be a little harder. For one, depending on what time I wake up and leave from my road drip destination back home, I have no clue where I'll be in the food plan timing. It'll be lunch time I'm sure, which *maybe* will be easy. The food I eat is really simple and I know at most places I should be able to order it or something similar to it. Or I can bring protein powder in the case I can't? Maybe that's a good plan.
For anyone else on a relatively strict nutrition plan, how do you manage the weekends or the social events in your calendar? I don't want to be weird around food, but I'm struggling with how to deal with ordering food when I can't control all the details like I do at home.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Nutrition Time - The Program
This weekend I finally got the nutrition program from Dustin, my new eating guru. I was kind of terrified in the waiting and the longer I waited, the more I was scared. Was I going to be eating a bunch of crap I hated? Like vegetables? Was it going to be something I could do realistically? Was I going to really just struggle to see how this would ever be good?
And of course, the answer is a mix of yes and no.
First - the science.
The plan combines the "4 food laws" into something that I think I can actually do. I mean I knew I wasn't going to be eating pizza and hamburgers, but it's very fair. The four laws are:
1. Eat every 3 hrs, hungry or not. The rationale for this is that eating every 3 hours keeps my blood sugar stable, defeating cravings and helping me to stay on an even keel all day. This means smaller meals since you eat often too.
2. Pro/Fat/Cho - Every time you eat a carb, make sure it's with a protein or fat. This is something I've heard many many times before, but struggle with. Carbs are just plain yummy by themselves :) But this links to keeping stable.
3. Make sure foods contain 100% whole wheat only, no unbleached white flour. This is another DUH rule.
4. When choosing carbs, avoid anything where sugar is greater than 20% of the total carbs. Again, this helps with blood sugar stability and cravings.
The other point of the program is that when you eat right - clean wholesome foods, you can eat more. If you want to hear more about this, pick up Master your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. She spends a lot of her book saying the same thing. To fuel yourself for exercise so you burn the right stuff off (fat) and build the right stuff up (muscle) you have to really eat a lot of cals. A lot more than you probably think you do anyway. And you can and still lose weight and lean out.
So if you get nothing else from this post - know this. Shop the outside of the store for clean wholesome foods. Your dinner shouldn't come from a box, a bar, or anything else where the label requires a degree to understand. Also follow the food rules. Those guide you to healthy choices and a healthy way of eating. There's more - he gave me a lot of printouts to read. If you want more in depth details for yourself, look at the JM book and also Michael Pollan. (All of which I am reading now and they all are fantastic resources!)
Okay so then part 2...how does this look in real life?
Well like I said...it's no picnic. It's simple stuff. I've done plans before where I made the meals. This time I gave up all control and said tell me what to eat. See, I get really flustered with putting together meals with a limited list. It's confusing. This program is the opposite which is actually easier and more freeing, if you can wrap your mind around my ADD brain's backwards thinking. I think because the nutritionist is a better fit for me in general, that helped. He listened to my fears, likes, dislikes, and habits, so the plan really is not too far from how I like to eat (when it's healthy and clean anyway).
I eat 6 times a day, 4 meals are food based and 2 are protein powder. I'm not the biggest fan of protein powder (it's a fake food, right?). But the fact of the matter is that I'm also not a fan of eating enough eggs, chicken, and fish to get the protein totals I need daily. So this makes me okay with that.
Also, I'm using a sports nutritionist (b/c really, if you are on an aggressive exercise program, it's just the way to go) so he's concerned about my pre/post workout fuel, not just cals in and out. This is very important for anyone really working out. When I have a hardcore day, I burn over 4000 calories. I can't just eat low calories and not pay attention to the macronutrients, because my body is working hard. I have noticed since picking things up, I have days where I am starving and days where I am not so hungry and they are directly linked to the exercise program. You have to fuel like an athlete when training (and burning calories like a machine) in order to get the right results. And you have to measure correctly what the changes are. When you measure the right stuff, you can see where your diet is wrong by looking at changes in weight/body fat. For example, a perfect plan will have you losing fat and gaining muscle. A poor plan, say one where you aren't eating enough protein, you will lose fat and muscle. All you will see on a scale is it dropping. What you won't know is that you are losing good AND bad stuff...not just the fat. It's really important to measure your changes right so you know how to adjust.
More science, oops :) But seriously - weight loss isn't complicated...but if you get into the science it sure makes it easier to figure out where to go.
Anyway, let's look at a sample meal for me for lunch/dinner:
Lean protein (chicken, turkey, fish) 4-7 oz depending on the meal
Vegetables 0.5 to 1 cup depending on the meal/preperation
Carb (rice or potatoes) 1 cup
Not too bad, right? I mean it's a pretty basic clean meal. I'll be following this plan as written every day for 2 weeks. Then I go back and have my weight/body fat taken. Based on the changes, my plan will be adjusted and I'll have a new plan created for me. This will be my life for the next 12 weeks. But the plan has worked well for some others, because it's personalized, and I'm looking forward to maybe posting some before/after pics in 3 months :)
And of course, the answer is a mix of yes and no.
First - the science.
The plan combines the "4 food laws" into something that I think I can actually do. I mean I knew I wasn't going to be eating pizza and hamburgers, but it's very fair. The four laws are:
1. Eat every 3 hrs, hungry or not. The rationale for this is that eating every 3 hours keeps my blood sugar stable, defeating cravings and helping me to stay on an even keel all day. This means smaller meals since you eat often too.
2. Pro/Fat/Cho - Every time you eat a carb, make sure it's with a protein or fat. This is something I've heard many many times before, but struggle with. Carbs are just plain yummy by themselves :) But this links to keeping stable.
3. Make sure foods contain 100% whole wheat only, no unbleached white flour. This is another DUH rule.
4. When choosing carbs, avoid anything where sugar is greater than 20% of the total carbs. Again, this helps with blood sugar stability and cravings.
The other point of the program is that when you eat right - clean wholesome foods, you can eat more. If you want to hear more about this, pick up Master your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. She spends a lot of her book saying the same thing. To fuel yourself for exercise so you burn the right stuff off (fat) and build the right stuff up (muscle) you have to really eat a lot of cals. A lot more than you probably think you do anyway. And you can and still lose weight and lean out.
So if you get nothing else from this post - know this. Shop the outside of the store for clean wholesome foods. Your dinner shouldn't come from a box, a bar, or anything else where the label requires a degree to understand. Also follow the food rules. Those guide you to healthy choices and a healthy way of eating. There's more - he gave me a lot of printouts to read. If you want more in depth details for yourself, look at the JM book and also Michael Pollan. (All of which I am reading now and they all are fantastic resources!)
Okay so then part 2...how does this look in real life?
Well like I said...it's no picnic. It's simple stuff. I've done plans before where I made the meals. This time I gave up all control and said tell me what to eat. See, I get really flustered with putting together meals with a limited list. It's confusing. This program is the opposite which is actually easier and more freeing, if you can wrap your mind around my ADD brain's backwards thinking. I think because the nutritionist is a better fit for me in general, that helped. He listened to my fears, likes, dislikes, and habits, so the plan really is not too far from how I like to eat (when it's healthy and clean anyway).
I eat 6 times a day, 4 meals are food based and 2 are protein powder. I'm not the biggest fan of protein powder (it's a fake food, right?). But the fact of the matter is that I'm also not a fan of eating enough eggs, chicken, and fish to get the protein totals I need daily. So this makes me okay with that.
Also, I'm using a sports nutritionist (b/c really, if you are on an aggressive exercise program, it's just the way to go) so he's concerned about my pre/post workout fuel, not just cals in and out. This is very important for anyone really working out. When I have a hardcore day, I burn over 4000 calories. I can't just eat low calories and not pay attention to the macronutrients, because my body is working hard. I have noticed since picking things up, I have days where I am starving and days where I am not so hungry and they are directly linked to the exercise program. You have to fuel like an athlete when training (and burning calories like a machine) in order to get the right results. And you have to measure correctly what the changes are. When you measure the right stuff, you can see where your diet is wrong by looking at changes in weight/body fat. For example, a perfect plan will have you losing fat and gaining muscle. A poor plan, say one where you aren't eating enough protein, you will lose fat and muscle. All you will see on a scale is it dropping. What you won't know is that you are losing good AND bad stuff...not just the fat. It's really important to measure your changes right so you know how to adjust.
More science, oops :) But seriously - weight loss isn't complicated...but if you get into the science it sure makes it easier to figure out where to go.
Anyway, let's look at a sample meal for me for lunch/dinner:
Lean protein (chicken, turkey, fish) 4-7 oz depending on the meal
Vegetables 0.5 to 1 cup depending on the meal/preperation
Carb (rice or potatoes) 1 cup
Not too bad, right? I mean it's a pretty basic clean meal. I'll be following this plan as written every day for 2 weeks. Then I go back and have my weight/body fat taken. Based on the changes, my plan will be adjusted and I'll have a new plan created for me. This will be my life for the next 12 weeks. But the plan has worked well for some others, because it's personalized, and I'm looking forward to maybe posting some before/after pics in 3 months :)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Staying fit in the snow...(the with kids version!)
As my blog-partner has suggested in a slightly earlier blog, there are several ways to ensure that you are creatively staying active without getting to the gym. As a mom to a toddler, I have found a few more ways, and as such, here is how my husband and I try to keep ourselves together without getting cabin fever:
- Shovel snow --> my husband did this one, but there's no reason ladies cannot do it to, whether out of necessity or to simply get a really good cardio and weight lifting workout (especially with over 30 inches of snow!)
- Play outside --> my 2.5 year old, Brooklyn, LOVES playing in the snow, and somehow kids don't get cold, so that means we're out their playing for at least an hour. Rather than simply watching your kids, join in the fun! Have a snowball fight, help them build a snowman, make snow-angels, etc. Whatever you can do to keep yourself moving outside. Bonus? Your kids will have an amazing time playing with mom and/or dad.
- Play inside --> This is for you would-be couch potatoes. Don't spend the entire time watching movies and old tv shows you've been missing. It's easy enough to do that one day, but if you've been in the house 6 days straight as I have, you've got to get beyond that. I've followed my tot around and whatever she does, I do! I admit, she may be a bit spoiled after this, but I've had a ball and discovered that my daughter is really bright! From painting to dancing to reading books, not all of it is cardio-intensive, but it keeps me off the couch, and allows me to enjoy time that I usually only get on the weekends. We don't have a Nintendo Wii, but if I did (hint, hint, hubby if you're reading this), I'd be all over that baby too!
- Get some housework done --> Whether its that dirty carpet staring you in the face begging for a deep cleaning, or the simple chores that have to be maintained since you're spending more time at home, don't let the housework get overwhelming. Do things everyday; this allows you to definitely bend your back to get work done, which undoubtedly burns off calories, and you feel better knowing your house is clean!
There may be things that I haven't covered here, but the point is, you can be creative and still active during your day, even WITH kids! And if all else fails, wait for that inevitable nap, pop in a workout dvd, and get to sweating!
stay warm snowbunnies!
- Shovel snow --> my husband did this one, but there's no reason ladies cannot do it to, whether out of necessity or to simply get a really good cardio and weight lifting workout (especially with over 30 inches of snow!)
- Play outside --> my 2.5 year old, Brooklyn, LOVES playing in the snow, and somehow kids don't get cold, so that means we're out their playing for at least an hour. Rather than simply watching your kids, join in the fun! Have a snowball fight, help them build a snowman, make snow-angels, etc. Whatever you can do to keep yourself moving outside. Bonus? Your kids will have an amazing time playing with mom and/or dad.
- Play inside --> This is for you would-be couch potatoes. Don't spend the entire time watching movies and old tv shows you've been missing. It's easy enough to do that one day, but if you've been in the house 6 days straight as I have, you've got to get beyond that. I've followed my tot around and whatever she does, I do! I admit, she may be a bit spoiled after this, but I've had a ball and discovered that my daughter is really bright! From painting to dancing to reading books, not all of it is cardio-intensive, but it keeps me off the couch, and allows me to enjoy time that I usually only get on the weekends. We don't have a Nintendo Wii, but if I did (hint, hint, hubby if you're reading this), I'd be all over that baby too!
- Get some housework done --> Whether its that dirty carpet staring you in the face begging for a deep cleaning, or the simple chores that have to be maintained since you're spending more time at home, don't let the housework get overwhelming. Do things everyday; this allows you to definitely bend your back to get work done, which undoubtedly burns off calories, and you feel better knowing your house is clean!
There may be things that I haven't covered here, but the point is, you can be creative and still active during your day, even WITH kids! And if all else fails, wait for that inevitable nap, pop in a workout dvd, and get to sweating!
stay warm snowbunnies!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Nutrition Time - The Introduction
Today I met with my new nutrition guru. As part of my personal training package, I get a discount on nutrition counseling. Actually I get 4 weeks free, which is a discount on a 12 week package. Since I need all the help I can get - I figured I'd sign up for the whole 12 weeks and take advantage. I've been doing the diet to go - which is good. But I need to work on two things - eating properly for the amount of exercise I'm doing and eating cleaner.
So for our session we talked for about 20 min about my family history, food likes and food dislikes. A big part of the convo was discussing what my barriers were to healthy eating. I told him the truth - taste and travel. I get tired of bland ass healthy food sometimes. And when on the road I really struggle. Luckily, he actually travels a LOT for work - which is awesome. I have never had someone to talk to about nutrition that travels a lot. People that don't travel a lot have no clue how to eat healthy on the road. When you spend hours in airports, it's not as easy to find a healthy meal. Especially at some of the smaller airports (hello El Paso with your Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and Carlos y Mikey's). But that will be a huge help.
After the discussion, he took my weight (which while high - considering I was fully dressed in jeans and a long sleeve shirt AND shoes - was def showing some improvement) and body fat. We will be doing this every 2 weeks for the 12 weeks of the planning. This info will be used to tweak the program to make it more effective. I really like the fact that my body readings will be used to make sure the program is reaching it's full potential.
The only downside to all this is the fact that I have to follow a strict written program. I have to call to make swaps. But I'm trying to frame it as a really hard core learning period. I will come out of this smart on making my own eating plan and hopefully quite a few lbs lighter :) I'll keep you updated on how this program is working for me!
And in other health/nutrition news - Trainer Amy is still kicking my rear end good!
So for our session we talked for about 20 min about my family history, food likes and food dislikes. A big part of the convo was discussing what my barriers were to healthy eating. I told him the truth - taste and travel. I get tired of bland ass healthy food sometimes. And when on the road I really struggle. Luckily, he actually travels a LOT for work - which is awesome. I have never had someone to talk to about nutrition that travels a lot. People that don't travel a lot have no clue how to eat healthy on the road. When you spend hours in airports, it's not as easy to find a healthy meal. Especially at some of the smaller airports (hello El Paso with your Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and Carlos y Mikey's). But that will be a huge help.
After the discussion, he took my weight (which while high - considering I was fully dressed in jeans and a long sleeve shirt AND shoes - was def showing some improvement) and body fat. We will be doing this every 2 weeks for the 12 weeks of the planning. This info will be used to tweak the program to make it more effective. I really like the fact that my body readings will be used to make sure the program is reaching it's full potential.
The only downside to all this is the fact that I have to follow a strict written program. I have to call to make swaps. But I'm trying to frame it as a really hard core learning period. I will come out of this smart on making my own eating plan and hopefully quite a few lbs lighter :) I'll keep you updated on how this program is working for me!
And in other health/nutrition news - Trainer Amy is still kicking my rear end good!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Snow-tastic Exercise
Since I have about 22" of snow and my girl fitmomma has about 32" of snow - clearly we aren't going to be able to get to the gym today or maybe the next few days. The news is telling everyone to stay home and they gym is smartly staying closed. There are also tons of power outages in the area, so exercise has to take a new form, yes?
So here are some ideas of how to stay fit when you are under snowpocalypse type conditions.
1. Shoveling. This was my exercise yesterday. I spent somewhere in the 3 hr range..maybe more...digging out of my house and then digging my car out. Let me tell you - my shoulders, back, core, and legs (bend at the knees folks!) got a work out that was seriously intense. Now, you have to be careful and remember to take breaks! Shoveling is very hard work and very cardio intense...you need to take hydration and breaks just to stay safe and prevent overexertion. Especially today when the weather is below freezing.
2. Walk. Just like running on the beach, walking on snow gives you a good workout because the surface isn't stable. Get out of the house and enjoy this once in a lifetime record breaking snowfall. Just remember to be safe again, watch out for the icy patches and the cold temps. Be sure to bundle up tight. And make sure you bring a cell phone to call in case of an emergency.
3. Play. Remember being a kid when it snowed? Build a snowman, have a snowball fight with family, friends, and neighbors. Build a snow fortress. Whatever you have in your imagination...just get out there and do it. It's fun and you can get the family and kids involved. Plus with all the stress we have from work, school, and life in general...we really just could all take a break to revert to being 10 again, don't you think? This kind of cardio is really good for your heart.
Those are just some ideas for things you can do to get out of the house and burn some calories. Just be careful! Pay attention to your body for when you are too cold or not feeling well, bundle up, and take breaks. I spent about 3 hrs shoveling yesterday and I am feeling the burn everywhere in a good way.
Enjoy the Blizzard of 2010 if you are in the affected regions and if you are not...enjoy normal winter weather, lol.
So here are some ideas of how to stay fit when you are under snowpocalypse type conditions.
1. Shoveling. This was my exercise yesterday. I spent somewhere in the 3 hr range..maybe more...digging out of my house and then digging my car out. Let me tell you - my shoulders, back, core, and legs (bend at the knees folks!) got a work out that was seriously intense. Now, you have to be careful and remember to take breaks! Shoveling is very hard work and very cardio intense...you need to take hydration and breaks just to stay safe and prevent overexertion. Especially today when the weather is below freezing.
2. Walk. Just like running on the beach, walking on snow gives you a good workout because the surface isn't stable. Get out of the house and enjoy this once in a lifetime record breaking snowfall. Just remember to be safe again, watch out for the icy patches and the cold temps. Be sure to bundle up tight. And make sure you bring a cell phone to call in case of an emergency.
3. Play. Remember being a kid when it snowed? Build a snowman, have a snowball fight with family, friends, and neighbors. Build a snow fortress. Whatever you have in your imagination...just get out there and do it. It's fun and you can get the family and kids involved. Plus with all the stress we have from work, school, and life in general...we really just could all take a break to revert to being 10 again, don't you think? This kind of cardio is really good for your heart.
Those are just some ideas for things you can do to get out of the house and burn some calories. Just be careful! Pay attention to your body for when you are too cold or not feeling well, bundle up, and take breaks. I spent about 3 hrs shoveling yesterday and I am feeling the burn everywhere in a good way.
Enjoy the Blizzard of 2010 if you are in the affected regions and if you are not...enjoy normal winter weather, lol.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
January Wrap Up
So in the month of January:
I started with a trainer
I used diet-to-go for breakfast/lunch
I fell into a great workout routine
...and I lost 10 lbs!
It's been a lot of work, and I've sacrificed a lot of free time...but it's been worth it! I am starting to feel really good and really comfortable again. My weight gain from the last few semesters of school had started making me feel really uncomfortable weight wise. I'm happy to be working on it again.
I was *supposed* to go to meet the nutritionist to start my programming, but the blizzard of 2010 is probably going to prevent that from happening. But that's my new Feb goal :)
I started with a trainer
I used diet-to-go for breakfast/lunch
I fell into a great workout routine
...and I lost 10 lbs!
It's been a lot of work, and I've sacrificed a lot of free time...but it's been worth it! I am starting to feel really good and really comfortable again. My weight gain from the last few semesters of school had started making me feel really uncomfortable weight wise. I'm happy to be working on it again.
I was *supposed* to go to meet the nutritionist to start my programming, but the blizzard of 2010 is probably going to prevent that from happening. But that's my new Feb goal :)
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