Some days you just have to be careful!

I followed you solo exercisers, and went out on my own for my bike ride this morning. I found going solo was great for letting your mind wander and for taking in all the beauty around. And then my interesting ride began. Ran over what I thought was a stick on the road...no, it was a snake! Talk about get your heart rate up for a few minutes! Then as I was cruising along, I could hear a car coming up behind me, so I was carefully staying as far right as possible, and I noticed a long haired black calico cat, sweetly swishing it's tail, and starting across the road to my left and a little ahead. I was shouting in my head..."no, no, no cat, go back". The car approaching closer, and closer, and then....yep you guessed it, thump! Cat was hit and went flying about 10 feet from me, and yes the car veered to the left to avoid me and got the cat. Mixed emotions here, because of me, the cat lost his ninth life, yet grateful the car didn't swerve to miss the cat and hit me! Sorry cat.

And then later in the ride, almost got hit by a tractor pulling out onto the road, and then followed the garbage truck for a mile as he picked up cans and dumped them along the way. Amazing how much garbage flies out of the truck in just a mile, disgusting. And I thought all the garbage along the sides of the road was from inconsiderate drivers passing by. I did make it home in one piece, but I realized that some days you just have to be careful! (I should probably look into purchasing a bike helmet huh?)

On that note....some days you just have to be careful when it comes to your food choices too....yeah, you knew I was going to go there didn't you? Just can't help myself. Life just relates to health in so many ways :) If you're not careful and you don't watch out, those dang food triggers, or those stressed out or bored moments can get you! You have to always be aware and on your toes, and stay safe. Yes, some of those foods really are not safe for your body...think high fat, high sugar, highly processed foods...recipe for disaster!

It's been one week today since I started the 5&1 program. I have felt so great all week, my clothes are a lot more comfortable, and I lost 6 pounds this week! (The first couple of weeks there is increased water loss along with fat loss) I don't expect this kind of result each week, yet it's incredibly motivating! I can do this.

Food Journal:

peach oatmeal (added cinnamon for new twist) - (Meal Replacement - MR)

banana shake - MR

pickles, cheese, olives - snack

boiled egg- snack

chocolate crunch bar - MR (divine!)

deviled egg - snack

homemade buffalo chicken, green salad, -(wonderful)

chocolate pudding - MR
66 oz. water,

omega 3 supplement

essential 1 digestive enzyme

Felt great all day, energy level 8, slept good last night. Not at all hungry all day. Ate every 2 hours.
***Shout out to: fellow health coach Lori, the wife of our latest physician/health coach, and her 4 1/2 pound weight loss her first week on the 5 & 1. Congrats and thanks for all you are doing to help improve the health of your patients.

***Did you know....that you might have a "fat" tooth. The tongue has a receptor for fat, just as it does for sweets and salty, research shows. "The richness and creaminess of foods like ice cream and the texture of chocolate can make them irrestistable to us." says Bonnie Taub-Dix, a national spokesperson for the American Diabetic Association. To curb your fat cravings, eat every 3 hours, and munch on Protein and fiber-rich foods, such as chicken and vegetables, which keep you feeling full--and less likely to pig out." --end quote