Half-way point for Week 1!

So after yesterday's lessons learned, I definitely needed today's cardio recovery...it was still technically a workout but more focused on breathing and taking it slow.  Did I still feel like a blob afterwards?  Definitely.  I enjoyed having the less intensity and being able to concentrate on what I was doing.  Accomplishment for today: during two of the stretches, balancing on one leg for the entire time.  WOOT!  I definitely found my inner "chi."  :)  Since today wasn't as intense and not much too blog about, I figured I would like to take some time to talk about the nutrition portion.

This is challenging for someone who loves food: cooking, baking, eating, buying....you name it.  I love it about food.  The major difficulity is cutting out a majority of sweets and starches.  So far, I feel like I've done fairly well in both areas: not eating crackers with chili, choosing unsweetened versus sweetened tea, and staying away from cupcakes (so tempting!!!)  The fun part about this is taking foods that I love (chili and sloppy joes) and making them in a way that's healthier and fits the nutrition guide (protein, fiber, etc.)  Who knew putting carrots in both those items would actually be good?!  But of course, adding carrots hasn't been the only modifications. :P

With Day 4 complete and three more days until I complete my first week, I'm motivated to keep digging deep!