It's Time To Get In Shape!

I went for a walk today - only 2 miles, but it's a start.

I'm in that mood again. Like most people I know, my diet and exercise routine depends on my mood at the time. There are months of great exercise and a healthy diet followed by weeks on end of laziness and junk food binges.

My trip to Hawaii in November and December was a great start to the winter. I ate right, walked every day and felt great. Then it was back to Vermont and cold weather. Much easier to stay inside and cuddle up with a book or a good movie. And, of course, winter makes me crave comfort foods! I ate lots of "make me feel good" dishes & too many deserts. The fabulous food combined with the lack of exercise helped me pack on 18 pounds. They go on so easy.

So now I am praying for warmer weather so I can get back into my walking routine. I have a GREAT walk that has lots of challenging hills, and round trip from my house is just over 6 miles. It is a fantastic workout and if I stick to eating healthy I could drop the desired weight in three months or less. I guess it all depends on willpower. And I know I have the willpower.

OK, gotta run. I still have some Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake in the fridge!