Motivation.. hmmm???

It has been a week or so since I had time or felt like looking at my computer. When school first starts, I am bushed by the time I get home. I usually stay late, stop by the store, etc. Anyway, this is Saturday and James and I are getting re ady to head out on one of our mini-vacations. That just means we get in the truck and see where the road leads us for the day. There is an awful lot we haven't seen around here!!
Now, back to motivation and making healthy changes. Since my last blog, I feel that I have finally gotten my brain to kick in to determination. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm a little bit stubborn. Once I make my mind up, I can do about anything. Anyway, I think I am on the road again. :)
It helps to be back in school, because I, too, like routine and a schedule. I have the same thing for breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day. That is easier when I eat for lunch and snacks what I take with me. I also have just decided to make better choices, like passing up a large order of popcorn chicken at Sonic. (Did you know that that is more than 700 calories!!! That knowledge helps that decision, too.) I have also taken some of Cynthia's advice, whom I called for help a few times, and am drinking water until after work. (Thanks, Sis!) I do let myself stop and get a Sonic diet Coke on the way home from work. So far, I have limited it to just that and plan to work on limiting that to one day a week soon.
The gym is harder so far. I did go once this last week, but I have to tell you guys what I did yesterday. I went to Dollar Tree and usually move my car closer to Wal-Mart before I breeze in there for a few minutes. I got to my car and looked at the door to Wal-Mart. I surveyed the parking lot and spyed a buggy cart close to my car, and......walked instead of moving my car!! Now, my legs and knees hurt by the time I walked around Wal-Mart, but......I was so proud of myself. Even when I had to walk back to my car when I got through.
I love you guys and appreciate all of the motivational posts. It will be great to see us the next time we get together and we are munching on carrots instead of chips!!!
Be healthier, happier, and smaller!!!

Love you all,
Velma