becoming an early bird

so i'm now down 10 pounds. i can see big changes in my body.
(i guess at 5'2"-ish, losing 10 pounds makes a huge difference.)

i feel stronger. healthier. less stressed. happier. prettier. more alive.

my clothes are fitting better and looser. i don't feel like i'm trying to camoflage any rolls and bumps any more. i'm wondering if i could fit into this pair of wool pants i haven't worn yet this winter. they were just too snug and uncomfortable. maybe i'll try them later today.

i've kept up going to the gym and eating right even when it's been crazy at work -- henry's been working us hard, but he didn't show up on wednesday. our friend who works out with henry before us wasn't happy about it, but the husband and i were sore from monday's workout so we were actually ok with it, even though we were a little disappointed.

i've purposely tried to make healthier choices and ate less when i was in restaurants last week and i did it. i didn't give in to my crazy pms cravings as much -- but i also didn't feel as bloated, crampy and gross. so i have definite proof of how important working out is for my well being.

i've gone back to drinking milk. for two weeks i've been using lactose-free milk and i seem to be fine. i guess i'll see if it helps me to lose weight -- according to the dairy boards worldwide it does help, but i am more concerned about my bones to be honest. i know i probably don't get enough calcium and that's why i take suppliments.

i've been trying hard to be more balanced. last week i had one day when i had a wicked headache. it didn't go away when i went home so i went to bed at 8:30. i actually went out and picked up lunch twice with a colleague. and i went out to dinner with four friends and left at around 9:30 so i could get up for my personal training. i feel like i worked hard but i had a fairly normal life and didn't spend every night working.

today is going to be a busy day.

i'm going to work a bunch -- i need to get a review done, brainstorm some ideas, start working on copy for camp ooch. but i also have a bunch of personal things to do too -- run, pay bills, make lentil soup, make turkey chili for dinner, write my valentines, get organized for next week in terms of meals and stuff.

i've been finding that meal preparation and lunch making takes up a fair amount of time up front, but frees me up to focus more on work when i know what i'm having for lunch and that it's in the fridge. so each night after dinner i try to make lunches for the next day. oh and breakfasts too because i've been bringing my oatmeal to work since the morning is such a rush.

but by putting my workouts first in the morning, i can check that off my to do list right away. i feel like i've had a successful day no matter what happens. so i guess i'm evolving into a morning person.