week 5 wrapping up!

 Just finished week 5 of livefit trainer, which is the first week of phase 2. Whew.. I didn't think it would be as hard as it was, but it kicked my butt. Now after the strength training there is a half hour of cardio. I'm hoping it will get easier to do.. but gah I'm really hating the cardio.. so not like me, I'm usually the cardio queen.. but after bringing it with the weights, its a push to get through the cardio. I'm getting used to being sore all the time.. and now actually like it. For me its a good indicator that I'm pushing myself. I love the comfort zone.. I live in a comfort zone. Most of the time I'm too easy going for my own good, so when I wake up with DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), I know I did something right. I'm down 5 pounds. Not huge, but its something. I've lost 2 inches in my waist (at the naval), and a inch and a half in my hips (freaken finally!!). I'm feeling good. My hubby is saying I'm looking more compact, which I like to hear.. I've always been pretty average, its exciting to think I'm creating a very un-average body everyday at a time.
 My diet for the most part is good.. I'm doing really good as far as following it. This last week I had my first cheat meal since starting. It was yummy.. but I spent the next day feeling pretty puffy... darn carbs. My biggest issue is trying to figure out the right amount to eat. I thought I had it, but I hit this week and could feel my energy tapering as I went through the workout. Plus I've been hungry when I've gone to bed, so I'm thinking my caloric intake needs to come up a little. I knew eating would be my biggest issue.. I've always thought I knew a lot about nutrition, but the last few weeks has revealed I know squat..but I'm learning, this isn't just a 12 week program, I'm changing my thinking, my habits, and getting rid of my demons.
 I didn't take any before pics, I meant to.. but ugh.. It is soo unlike me.. but I finally took some this last week. Its been hard for me to really see my progress, I'm hoping to get a little more regular at taking them. I'm sure it will be a big confidence boost when I start to see more changes.

ok here it is.. sorry for the glowing white skin.. apparently irish genetics> native american 

genetics

So onto week 6!!