BAD HABITS=MY ENEMIES

Two of my most very favorite things have become my enemy. I love, love, love Beans & Brew coffee. Tan Iced Mochas are the BEST. I try not to drink them on a daily basis. Maybe twice a week but CHERRY COKE has become my best friend at work. I haven't had time to breath at that place so my "lunch" consists of running to the gas station to grab a Cherry Coke or coffee to refuel my energy so I can manage my 10 hour + day. My conclusion to this is that this crap has made me gain 5-10 pounds depending on the day. It's not very noticeable (I like to think so) but I can feel it when I put on my cute summer capris. I like to think that I'm an avid runner. I enjoy running and working out and try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise everyday. I don't eat much while at work and tend to splurge occasionally on the weekend with my hubby (by splurge I mean eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner).....I got on the scale the other day and what a shock. I've always maintained a pretty healthy weight but my weight has always been a lovely issue in my life since my high school days. The moral of this story is that I am trying so hard to break these two habits. Ok the coffee habit I am trying to limit myself to one or two a month but the cherry coke and other soda has GOT TO GO.....My reasoning in writing this today is that I'm craving both and I thought that maybe if I wrote about it that craving would go away....turns out IT DIDN'T!!! Dang!!!

So....more running, more exercise during the week and I am determined to lose that 5-10 pounds that these two evil beverages have caused me grief over. Really it's my own fault and I just find humor in this post. That's all for now. Wish me luck...oh and if any of you have an "easy" healthy recipes for dinner please send them my way. I'm trying to get my hubby in the habit of eating healthier. Whole grains, smaller portions etc....Crazy I know! What a concept. Who knew that as we get older our metabolism slows down and we can gain weight so much easier. I hate growing up. HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE!