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The Stress-Proof Diet
February 3, 2009
This has been a tough week. There was a death in my husband’s family, so emotions are running high. In the past, any time emotional stress was a part of my life, I immediately turned to food — comfort food — and paid the price on my waist. This time was different. Being on Joy’s LIFE Diet, I did not turn to pizza and ice cream, and I feel so good about that. I feel strong. I can help support my family emotionally much better since I am taking good care of myself.
The only thing that has suffered is my exercise routine. I was in a really good groove; I was doing my cardio almost every day in addition to doing the Life Enhancers. This week I fit it in where I could, but I was much more focused on being there for my husband and his family. Looking back at this week, I definitely could have (and should have!) fit exercise in. I had plenty of opportunities to fit it in. I just didn’t. As soon as I had an opportunity, I jumped right back on the excuse train.
Luckily, I still lost weight this week. And I realized that I was sabotaging my exercise efforts, and I am ready to fix that, which is a step in the right direction. The next step is to get right back on the elliptical!
Emily