Weigh Day!!

Was so looking forward to step on the scales today, hoping for a bigger number, but thinking that my 5 pounds lost, was acceptable!  I didn't exercise everyday, and didn't really count calories, just focused on "healthy choices".   This week I have downloaded a calorie counter on my iPhone so I can count calories.  Will focus on staying under 1200 calories, and exercise everyday!
I have talked my walking partner into moving our evening walk to mornings at 5:45.  She isn't excited about getting up earlier in the morning, but I really feel like it will eliminate some of the evening excuses and schedule conflicts.   Then, if we decide to walk in the evening too, then it's just that much better.  I really should do my Wii Fit in the evening, with the family and walk in the mornings.   Hoping to give that a try this week.
Hayden, (my middle son) is 13 1/2, I have really been on him about making healthier choices and so I have talked him into packing his lunch this school year.  He was pretty proud of himself this morning, after packing his lunch with healthy choices.  He even asked me questions to see if I thought that he had the right amount of calories.    Tonight, when I came home from walking, he told me he thought he would get on the treadmill and walk.  His idea.   He is one of those kids, that does much better if it is his idea.   YEAH!!!  I am feeling very good about that!!!!
I love reading motivational quotes as I am trying to stay positive and keep my mind right, in this journey to becoming healthier.  I found this quote tonight.    Worry is a think stream of fear which, if encouraged, becomes a wide channel into which all other thoughts flow. Assume an attitude of positive expectancy!   I like this quote, because I tend to worry......a lot!!  I do realize how silly it is to worry, especially about those things in which we have no control.  I know I just need to have faith, and stop the insane thoughts and doubt that can control my mind. If I let those things control my mind, I can easily lose focus of my goals.  So, gonna think positive thoughts and not let fear and doubt come in!  It's so nice to feel in control!!   :)