Sorry for being delinquent on posting guys. My 1st week adjusting to being home has been hectic.

Let's see...how about an update. I did pretty well last week. I only got in 3 work outs, but given my fatigue and limited time, I was pretty pleased with myself. I also did a decent job with my food. I was mainly concerned with over eating once I was back in the company of co-workers. Also I had a house guest this week, and I was worried about over eating then as well. However during lunch I have stuck with soup, salad, and turkey sandwiches, and I have shown pretty good restraint with my house guest. Two pints of ice cream were brought into my house, which I have not indulged in. Those will be heading to the garbage tomorrow. My two slip ups were probably over eating a bit at a fondue night w/some friends as well as a fried shrimp dinner that I had last Monday. Other than that I have pretty much been eating cereal or other grilled items for dinner.

I did do some cooking this week. Nothing major though. I made an egg-white omelet with cheese and Canadian bacon. I also made a grilled turkey and cheese sandwich, and last night I cooked steamed broccoli (fresh), steamed rice, and grilled chicken. Not too bad for just getting started. My grocery basket was filled with plenty of fresh produce, so I feel positive that I will be able to branch out more.

As for working out...if I can get in some time this evening, then I feel positive that I can make my 4 workouts for the week. It will be my house guest's last night in town, though, so I'm not sure what will be on the agenda. I also learned about a new exercise opportunity at my church. They are offering 6 weeks (3 sessions/week) of boot-camp classes, led by 2 personal trainers for $60. I am very interested in doing it. My only concern is that the classes begin at 6:30pm. It takes me at least an hour (sometimes an hour and a half) to get home, so I'd have to leave work right at 5pm. Now my job is one in which ppl tend to work later, so I am concerned that this might not go over well. I do want to do the program though b/c I anticipate that the trainers will really push us. Though I may be screaming "Noooooo!" then, I think that I will regret it later. I have a week to decide, so we shall see.

Hmmm, that's all that I can think of right now. I did hear on the news this morning of a study that links heavy meat and sugar consumption to breast cancer, so I might try to find that and post it later. Also...it might be time for another challenge. Currently I am weighing in at 170lbs. Now...it will be about 3 months b4 I can access a scale at the gym for another weigh in. I think that I should have a goal for that weigh in. I'm not sure yet if it should be to successfully maintain my weight over the next 3 months, or if I should push for at least a 5lb weight loss. Any thoughts/suggestions?