I went to the store a week ago and got:

chicken, brown rice, oatmeal, string cheese, peanut butter, apples, bananas, broccoli, and baby spinach

I ate 5 or 6 small meals a day.

I let myself indulge once a week.

Instead of doing the same old tired routine of running or doing the elliptical for 20 minutes, I decided to do some classes. I am now doing a Power Pump class 3 times a week that incorporates weightlifting with cardio.

Anything I’m tempted to give into bad food, I just focus on my goal and remind myself how much I really want to accomplish it.