Back at school...back to everything

I admit it. I've been slacking. I've been making excuses and eating salt laden food. And because of that, I've been feeling very yucky lately.

Although I was terribly sick for a few days, I still didn't eat well. I had a bad cold. And I assumed that chocolate cake would help me feel better...topic for another time.

Now I am back to my real life. I am eating lean meats, smaller portions, and very little processed sugar. I did a Pilates DVD yesterday and I went running today!! I seem to always forget why I like to run now. I never thought that I would write this, but here is my list of why I love running:

1. I feel such an amazing sense of accomplishment after I'm finished!!
2. It burns so many calories in less amount of time.
3. It is an activity that I do for just ME. There are no grades, no practicing for it, no rehearsals or performances, it is just doing it.
4. The endorphins are absolutely worth it. The rest of the day is always very cheerful because I am in a great mood!
5. It is FREE : )

I thought I'd try something new for this semester. I did not bring a scale with me. I am not going to weigh myself like the freak that I was, every single day, sometimes twice a day. Nope- this time I am only going to when I go home on the weekends about 2x a month. Will I be able to hold out? Will I be dissapointed? Who knows.....