2 weeks down, a million more to go

So the holidays have come and gone, and after a slow start to my new lifestyle, I am finally in a groove.  I haven't had nearly as much diet Coke (yes, I've had some, but am now on day 6 without) I haven't had any sweets (oops, with the exception of the nastiest birthday cake EVER, sorry ladies).....

said birthday cake

I have been going to the gym and kicking the stationary bikes ASS..... I actually look forward to going to the gym now, WHICH I never thought I'd say, EVER.  I have signed up for 2 races, a 10km race on St. Patricks Day weekend, and a 8km race just before Valentines Day.  I have confirmed my half marathon, and my half marathon running clinic.  I am getting excited, but still scared shitless at the same time.

I haven't had fast food in 18 days, the LONGEST I've gone without McDonalds or Dairy Queen.  I don't miss it anymore, AGAIN, something I never ever thought I'd say.  I look forward to having my protein shakes for breakfast, and I look forward to having one after my work outs or runs.

EVERYONE says it takes about 2 weeks for you to change how your body craves things, and I didn't believe them, NOW I do.  I don't crave the food, the diet Coke, yes, I still crave it, but I just have my lemon/cucumber water, LOL..... I totally enjoy my shakes which is a combo of strawberries, a banana, coconut water, coco powder and protein powder.   I am FINALLY enjoying being healthy!!!! Who woulda thunk it?  Not me.

I have had 3 people tell me that they have noticed how much weight I am loosing.  I see a little bit in my face, and my love handles are smaller, but I don't see any MAJOR results yet.  I do feel my pants fitting a tad looser, which is a good sign.  I dont' know how much I've lost as I'm afraid to step on the scale after I cried for 2 hours last time I did that, LOL.

Overall, my update isn't a huge one, just small steps that are working.  My one race I have coming up I have to get running more outside.  My shoes are broken in, and I have nothing but the open road in front of me, and ENDLESS possibilities...... I'm excited about my journey, and can't wait to see what it holds for me.