back on track

It's been a crazy couple of months.  My running was kicked to the curb for two many reasons.  My knees began complaining loudly.  I mean, snap cRaCkLe pop loud.  I am hoping to see a PT at work and see about getting my left knee to feel better.  Second excuse, I mean reason...  got myself stepped on by a horse and then tossed to the ground back in August.  My foot is still sore, but thankfully no broken bones.  Thirdly, Mister Sunshine isn't coming up until far too late in the morning to continue running outside safely.  On to Plan D...  diet.

Sometime last week I saw a message on my FB wall from Jorge about his new Slim, Happy Belly diet for women over 40.  As much as I tell myself I'm not middle-age, I guess reality is finally sinking in with another birthday around the corner.  After reading his short pdf about the plan, I decided it sounded easy enough to follow.  It's all about resetting your baseline insulin level on a regular basis and creating 2-No Sugar days each week, slowly introducing carbs, repeat.  Best part? Wine and chocolate are allowed daily {see recipe for chocolate cake}.  I am happy to report, Day 3, I am feeling better and down 2 pounds.  I know that losing 9 pounds a week is not going to happen for me, but the continued desire to cut the white stuff was enough to keep me honest so far.

On the exercise front, I started a new job at the beginning of September, in a building where I am walking everywhere to get anywhere!  I am also adding Saturday morning yoga at the Hindu temple back into the schedule and might even break out those Jillian DVD's I got from a friend next week.

My birthday present to myself this month...  health and a renewed interest in reaching my weight goal!