D(i)ETERMINATION

Does anyone else notice that the root of the word "diet" is in fact DIE?....just me? lol I feel that there is reason for that. You basically feel like you are dying when you restrict yourself from certain food groups, an amount of calories or even portions of food! Those people are crazy right? Yes WE are! I say we cause I, along with a few co-workers are grouped with the rest of these crazies.

I feel that in order to diet, that determination is needed, along with motivation to workout. Lets face it, if you're having a handful of almonds and water for each of your meals daily in hopes of losing weight, your not only PATHETIC, but also waisting your time! About 2 months ago 5 of my co-workers and I started a weight loss program/bet. We each threw in $20 and who ever lost the most weight at the end of 3 months, walked away, not only with $120 in his/her wallet, but bragging rights as well! For the first time in our little competition, I'M IN THE LEAD! Sure we only have 2 weeks left and its only by a pound, but none the less I'M WINNING! Earlier in the competition I went 2 weeks without carbs and lost 7lbs total! It was HELL! I got to the point to where I would make notes of what I was going to have once my 2 week cycle was over. I even dreamt of carbs (ice cream, donuts, and BREAD!) I still think it was and is pathetic, but it gave me an edge in the competition; and I'm currently debating whether to start the madness again and up my workouts for these last 2 weeks?! Although its not much, but I could sure use that money, and I'm always up for bragging and boasting around! hahaha

This morning I had set my alarm 2 hours early so I could go running and workout before work......ya I snoozed right through it! When I got into work I felt like crap! Not only out of guilt, or because it was a Monday, but because I only had a bowl of corn flakes for breakfast YUM! And usually I would tough through it lookin forward to lunch. But all I had to look forward to was carrots, celery sticks with peanut butter and dried mangos! YUM x2! I actually do like those foods, and have it pretty often for lunch if not a salad; but today I was so wanting to smash on the $6 shroom burger with fried zucchini from Carl's Jr. hahaha seriously though I've been craving that FOREVER!! The rest of the work day was busy and kept my mind off of food, which was good. After I got off I came home and decided to keep the motivation going by working out and went running. By the time I was done with that, I had to hurry and get ready to go to see Super 8 with the crew. If you know me, then you know I'm not huge into alien/sci-fi movies; but I do like intense suspense! Overall I would have to say the movie was indeed, "MINT!!" and would recommend it!

Today's Lunch

Today's Drink: Skinny Vanilla Latte, NONFAT with no fun, and a quad-shot of WILL POWER!!