Support System

Have you got a support system?  I've tried for many years unsuccessfully to lose weight without a success system in place.  I wanted friends and family to "notice" that I had lost weight instead of me asking them for help.  I have since realized that I need a success system in place. 

What kind of success system?
1. You need someone you trust that will give you good feedback (not someone trying to sabotage your weight loss efforts).
2. Who do you have that you can call or text quickly before you put that piece of chocolate cake or eat that yummy ice cream?
3. Who do you have that can workout with you?
4. Who can you learn from - nutritionists, personal trainers, body builders, gym instructors?

I have someone I have never met except for online and we are "texting" buddies.  I know she will be there for me and I will be there for her.  I have a wonderful husband who will workout with me and I'm making new friends in my Turbo Kick class. I have learned alot from people in the industry (see above) so that I can make smart decisions when it comes to food and workouts and I still have much to learn.

Today will be a rest day from workouts and my meals have been right on target.

Today's foods:
Meal 1 - 4 egg whites, 1 yolk, spinach, tomato, onion, 1 whole wheat tortilla, salsa, Organo Gold Black Coffee, 1 c hot water with juice of 1 lemon.
Meal 2 - tuna canned in water, 1/4 avocado (squeeze lemon juice on remaining to use for another day), tomato, onion, jalapeno, 1 c black beans
Meal 3 - 1 c lowfat cottage cheese (store was out of fat free), 1 orange, 1 T chia seeds - if you haven't tried these you must!
Meal 4 - Chocolate Protein Powder Shake with 1/2 banana, 1/2 c oatmeal with cinnamon, 2 T ground flaxseed
Meal 5 - Chicken cooked in low sodium 100% fat free chicken broth, Spaghetti squash, salad with balsamic vinegar.
Over one gallon of water with lemon!!