Day 1- Black

I can't remember when black became my favorite color...I think sometime in my late teens.

It made me feel pretty- a sharp contrast to my fair skin, bleached blond hair and pale green eyes....
Back then black said "Look at me"

As I moved in to my twenties, and continuing in to my thirties, black became a necessity...the only color I could wear to hide the spots and spills that came with motherhood. Fortunately, it covered my new bumps and bulges as well.

Just before my 39th birthday, I decided to make the time for fitness again. The boys were older and I could commit to a program. Long gone were the days of slipping on a suit and a pair of goggles- I needed a class full of people to hold me accountable to my new habit. Fifty pounds later, black and I broke up... I still remember how fun it was filling my closet with clothes of color. 

So, here I am, months from 49, and my good friend and I have been reunited. Black covers my body almost every day. I think every 10# I'll give something away- everything except the great "Little Black Dress" hanging on the back of the door for motivation. 

I can't wait to wear it!

Journal 8/8/16

Wake 4:00- 8 oz. hot water with lemon

4:30- Drive to work. 10 oz. black coffee

6:00- No-gii Protein Shake, 10 oz. water

8:00- Teach class, 16 oz. water
9:30- lots of steps with Personal Training client!

10:45- 2 eggs, 1 white, 2oz. raspberries, 2 oz. blackberries, 1 oz. blueberries, 8 oz. water

1:30- 2 cups mixed greens, 8 grape tomatoes, 2 TBS. black beans, 2 TBS. grilled corn, 1 can tuna in water, 1 TBS. Boathouse Balsamic Vinaigrette, 16 oz. water

2:00- resistance workout (30 minutes) walk (30 minutes) 16 oz. water
4:30- videotape class. 8 oz. water
6:00- 4 oz. chuck roast, 1/2 cup baked beans, 1/2 cup homemade coleslaw (kind of a treat.... :) )
8:00- watching USA kick ass.... more water

8728steps, 6.25 hours sleep,  1283 calories, 35.6% protein, 23.6% carbs, 40.8% fat

Need to work on my steps and fat ratio tomorrow
Good night!