Day 8 and Day 7

Day 8 of 30 Days of 30 Minutes (30D30M) of Exercise:  I have done pretty well for the first week.  I definitely tried to ease into it, starting off mostly walking, but storms and humidity forced me to go back to the gym later in the week.  That's a good thing.  Seeing me back on a cardio machine, NOT such a good thing.  I am sure I looked something like this...

I know it sure felt like that the first day back, but I am now holding my own again.  Next step is to start some light weightlifting along with it.  Look I am not trying to be the next Mr. Olympia or challenge The Rock in the ring (Bring it Jabroni), but I am trying to focus on getting healthier and making exercise part of my life all of the time, not just once in awhile.  I got plans son.  Sleep has definitely been better this week.  Not sure if that has to do with the exercising, the no sugar or both.  Regardless, I am feeling a little better each day. 

Day 7 of No Sugar:   This challenge has been a little bit tougher.  Cravings are so very strong right now.  What didn't help me this week is the guys in my office.  Only two days after beginning this challenge, two people in a room occupied only by 6 of us, decided to bring in donuts.  They know what I (and another co-worker) am going through, but here are donuts anyway.  That was a tough day. 

This weekend, the very woman who challenged me with this, decides to make pancakes for the family.  Seriously!!!  I looove pancakes...but I also made it through that one, although there may have been a little bit of drool...okay, a lot of drool.  My kids tried to help by telling me "Even The Rock has a cheat day".  I smell what your cooking...and dammit, it smells like brownies.  Thanks for the support kids.  This challenge is really tough, because sugar is disguised in so many ways and is probably still in some of the stuff I have eaten, but I know that I have severely decreased my sugar intake.  That truly is the ultimate goal.  If I can decrease that, I will be well on my way to getting healthier.  The funny thing is, I think I am starting to actually notice it.  I just want the cravings to go away.  Let's see what wonderful treats I encounter this week.  Going strong though...for the moment. As for The Rock, I am coming for you Rocky.