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31-year-old Sarah Cannon, of Painesville, is a contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

I am proud of myself!  Yesterday after an offsite work meeting, I really wanted to stop at Chick Fil-A on my way back to the office.  I was starving and it sounded really good.  I called my husband to tell him that I wanted to stop and he said "Go for it!"  Not the support I was looking for!  I was so tempted, but kept driving and went back and ate the healthy lunch that I had packed instead.  That was a big accomplishment for me.
 
I am still struggling with snacking when I am at home in the evenings.  It is just old habit to grab something out of the kitchen to snack on while I am walking through.  One of my goals is to stop snacking as much when I am at home in the evenings. I think I will try brushing my teeth right after dinner so I won't eat anymore!

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Well, one week has gone by and I am doing ok at this lifestyle change.  I am finding it hard to get out of my pregnancy eating mentality.  That I can eat whatever I want whenever I want and just lose the weight later.  I am working on it though.  Trying to make healthier eating choices and plan ahead what I am going to eat for the day, week, month, etc.  Working out has been going well.  It just takes time out away from my family.  I am trying not to weigh myself every day as it can get discouraging...