Thursday, June 17, 2010 (Day 145)

I feel good today.  I feel great as far as the way I look.  But, as I mentioned, I’ve been sick.  It never got really bad, just a nagging yucky feeling.   I have coughing fits.  They seem to strike the hardest when I exercise and when I lay down.  And when I’m on the bus/train.  So, basically at the worst times.  I didn’t sleep well last night because of the coughing, so I wasn’t able to wake up this morning to exercise.  I wanted to do The Biggest Loser.  I might take the kids to the park tonight and walk/jog there.  Or maybe I’ll do The Biggest Loser.  I just don’t feel like doing any exercise, but I can’t bring myself to take a day off.  I’m stuck at 173, but I feel constipated.  I don’t know why because I’ve been taking in plenty of fiber and plenty, plenty of water.  So who knows.  Maybe still the sodium from Saturday, and I also had Costa Vida Tuesday.  Even though I ate healthy at Costa Vida, it still could have been loaded with sodium (black beans and chicken – don’t know how they seasoned the chicken).  So I’m not worried.  I had Subway last night and it really hit the spot.  It’s been a while.  I’ve also been way under my calories this week, so I think it was good to hit 1200 yesterday (with healthy food, not junk).  I’m wearing a new skirt (size 16) and a new blouse today – I think that’s what’s keeping me happy.  I’m really glad I posted the before and semi-after pictures side by side too.  That REALLY boosted me!