10 down, just 80 to go!

So, today was the 10th day in a row that I have gone and worked out...and I absolutely love it! I had a friend visit this past weekend and she hadn't seen me in 3 months and she immediately commented on my figure (though I'm not really sure if I've changed since May, but hey I'll take it!) Encouragement from my family, friends and boyfriend has been absolutely fantastic. I love them all! ;) I still get really exhausted in the afternoon and I figure that's attributed to my new temporary Nannying position with a family here in STL. It's really tempting to take a nap, but instead I'm trying to energize myself with a healthy snack. If I get in the habit of taking a nap now during my time off, it will be really hard not to want one when I start working in January. Sadly, my organization doesn't allow or encourage siestas. So, I'll resort to PB and apples, or tuna salad and crackers or a fruit bowl instead of a quick day dream. :)

The only slight change that I have noticed is that my face is getting slimmer...I think? My jawline seems to be becoming more defined, again. As for the rest of my body, I haven't noticed any changes. I'm waiting to weigh myself till I've been working out for 20 consecutive days, so the next time I write I'll let you know if anything has happened. Till then, what I can say is that my thinking about myself is definitely starting to change. I have a new sense of accomplishment and commitment to myself that I'm very proud of. I was talking to the trainer the other day and in the midst of our conversation I found myself telling here that I should be immensely grateful to my body for allowing me to live and experience life, while I have been abusing it by not working out, by making poor diet choices and not loving it for what it is here and now.

I guess Barack Obama is rubbing off on me, "Yes I can!!" and I definitely will....perhaps this is a test of will. 80 days to go...how will it change me?