Better Me: Day Two

I’m wrapping up Day Two of 48 Days to a Better Me and want to update my accountability buddies.

I’ve stayed away from caffeine and have had a killer headache to show for it.  That should be over with by tomorrow.  I’m drinking lots of water and caffeine free diet soda.

On Day One I ate several small meals and avoided late night snacking. 

Today I had a meal with family and honestly felt like I ate too much. It sort of snuck up on me, you know?  I didn’t think I put that much on my plate but I did snick snack before the meal.

Tomorrow I have to go shopping and stock the kitchen with healthy snacks and meal fixings.

Tonight I did a short stint of exercise.  Soup can free weights (still need to buy some free weights) and walking in place, just enough to get my blood pumping.

Why do I want a Better Me?

(Everytime I post an update, I’ll also take some time to remind myself WHY I’m doing this.)

I twittered last week about my sister’s Mom having a stroke.  It was a scary moment for the family, realizing how quickly everything can change.   At 65 she has high blood pressure and she has insulin dependent diabetes.   I’m 42 and if I don’t embrace a healthier lifestyle I’ve no doubt that I’m headed towards a similar situation.   I just don’t want to grow old and feeble!

If I don’t use it, I’m going to lose it.