How many weeks make a habit?

So I am on Day 3, which means I successfully finished Day 2. I keep waiting for it to get easier....it's supposed to at some point, right!?

Yesterday was just ok.

I did it. I measured, and counted, and survived. I also went to bed at 8:00pm which helped with any night time cravings. Ha!

Ryan and I made some dinner plans for the week, so I feel more in control that way, which is awesome! I like control, and hat feeling out of control...which I think is what finally "broke" me into this healthiness challenge with myself...

Ryan and I are hoping to make a second visit to Hawaii this next winter, and for me it is VERY important to not have to go on another vacation feeling fat!

My meal plans for today:

Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ 6 oz of PB2 (a powdered form of peanut butter that adds a TON of flavor to oatmeal for this peanut butter lover!)

 

Lunch: Light Chicken Pot Pie soup w/ extra veggies, apple

 

Dinner: Turkey Burger w/ thin bun and french fries (baked, of course)

 

Snacks: yogurt, banana, and my dark dove chocolate after dinner...what can I say, I have a sweet tooth.

So there you have it...trying to be accountable in every way possible!

Oh, and if you are wondering...my goal is to make calorie changes first....and once I feel I have that in control, I will work in getting in the appropriate food groups. Knowing myself, if I expect too much of myself right away, I'll quit. So small steady changes is key.

We also walk the dogs every day (except the last two days...I was too exhausted), so besides that I'm not planning on adding in exercise until I've lost my first 10 lbs...and then I'll introduce exercise to my body. Slow and steady, people. I'm going into this as real as possible, and not setting myself up for failure by expecting my diet to be perfect and exercise 6 days a week right off the bat! I'll get there though...you just wait!