Super Bowl and Sucesses

Yesterday was the dreaded day....Supe Bowl Sunday. I must say that I will consider this a successful day with food. I ate tons of veggies, had two cake pops, 1/4 cup of chicken dip that was low fat, and 1/2 cup of low fat artichoke dip. I also had a serving of baked chips! I did awesome considering that at dinner time I had 1200 calories left to eat!! :-) It was a great feeling to know that I was in control! It was a great time and for the first time ever at a party I did not feel drawn toward the food. I enjoyed myself ate the things I wanted but in a much more controlled way. This was the first time I have left a party and not felt completely stuffed! SUCCESS!!

Yesterday I ran my first 5k of the year....it was a great run. Not a PR run but a great run. I have decided that I can not be focusing on PR's...I need to focus on dropping the pounds. I am trying to always see the little steps of progress I have made. I know that with time the pounds will come off. When I am not seeing the number I want I am trying to look at the other things. Here are some exciting things I have noticed!

I can do a side plank properly
I was able to try on and fit into a hoodie from Hollister- no I did not buy it.. yet :-)
I ran a 5k in 25:41 a day after a 7mile run, combat class,  pump class, and two days after leg day with my trainer.
I am able to walk away from carb loaded food in the lounge
I am able to find enjoyment in other parts of life that are not food
I have the greatest friends who are winning this Fittest Loser Challenge with me ;- )
I am down 10 pounds in 4 weeks- current weigh in was 166.4!
I am starting to feel so much better about myself when I look into the mirror