WOW!!

WOW!!! Hello to all my family and friends. My first words of my first blog is simply THANK YOU to Holly & Sabrina for choosing me to represent your location. I cannot put into words how I feel about being selected for this competition. It's truly an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity. I cried when I received the call saying I was selected and I must admit that I've cried quite a few times since then thinking of how blessed I am to have been chosen. I intend to use this competition to the fullest and I appreciate all the trainers at the Whitefish Bay Fitness Together. I'm already a winner just by being a part of this. I'm at the beginning of my third week of training. I would be lying if I said it was easy. I considered myself fairly active prior to this.....but I think I was wrong. :) This is a new definition of active. But honestly, it's something I've been enjoying. I actually look forward to training everyday and get this: I went out of town this weekend and worked out. This is a first, maybe a second, for me. Seriously, I absolutely do not exercise on vacation!! After all, it is vacation....you're supposed to chill, eat and do nothing worthwhile. I felt great, inside and out after I completed 50 minutes of cardio at the hotel and ab exercises. I wanted to tell all the staff what I had just done.........but I just kept my excitement to myself and smiled a lot. Now I have a serious WOW!!! related to eating. I was checking some websites today to find out what restaurant has the "best" low fat ice cream........just in case I'm out and need a fix. I proceeded to visit several websites of popular chains that I used to frequent. I am so serious but I almost passed out when I saw the nutrition facts for something I used to eat. I won't divulge the restaurant or item; however, I will say the calories for this large ice cream treat is 1100 calories, 41g/fat & 116g/sugar.....and guess what???? That wasn't my favorite. The large ice cream treat I purchased most often has 1470 calories, 82g/fat & 139g/sugar. I said out loud to the computer, ARE YOU SERIOUS????? I was killing myself. Literally. You don't even have to ask, I will NEVER EVER (did I say NEVER EVER) eat those items again. I promise to me! I was given a healthy alternative to purchase for my ice cream fixes and I've made those purchases today. Yay! My other weakness is bread & butter. Not sure why, it just tastes good. Of course, I've been more mindful of nutrition labels and needed to make some real changes in that area. I purchased some whole wheat pita pockets that have every healthy ingredient in it and is low in calories. AND it tastes good. I am thrilled to have something to replace my bread obsession. This is really huge for me. As you all see, I can talk a lot. Imagine talking to me in person. :) Stay tuned for my next blog. I will tell you about my first embarrassing incident working out and my body scan test. Alicia