Day 8

Today was the first "real" day back to work and I also resumed my grad. classes at USF.......which means........the STRESS has also resumed.  (Which is why my posts will be much shorter for the next 3 months).  Stress for me usually results in eating.....not just eating.....eating the WRONG things.  Luckily today I was able to keep a handle on my "stress eating".......I even turned down some cupcakes! (Thanks but no thanks, Ashley!)   On nights that I have class, I usually splurge and enjoy a very "college like" meal from the cafe on campus.  To eliminate that temptation today I had a little extra time between work & class, so I stopped at home and packed a healthy dinner and a few "healthy" munchies.......I survived!

It has been so nice to get the hugs, pats on the back, and words of encouragement from my friends & family since I started this blog.  I have gotten exactly what I was searching for.......encouragement, accountability, and support.  It is a lot harder to "cheat" when you have lots of friends & family counting on you.  Thank you for getting me through the past 8 days...........Everything 4:13!