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Last night I was watching a Discovery Health Channel show about obesity in America. They were saying that having “fat genes” is like a loaded gun, then our culture and environment is like pulling the trigger. If you have a “fat family” it means your cave-man ancestors were good survivalists. Your body would hang onto the fat to keep you going when food was scarce. We are built to want to eat as much as we can. Unfortunately, now days those genes don’t do us any favors. Our food is much higher in sugar, salt, calories and fat then our cave dwelling days. It’s also on every corner... everywhere we look! So, we still have the old genes telling us to gorge and store up fat, but with higher calorie food and bad things that kill us. That’s not good.

Everyone in my family is fat. Me, my aunt, her daughter, my grandmother and especially, my mother. Together we must all weigh as much as a Mac truck. So yes, I think we have the “survivalist genes.” I told my husband last night after watching that show “I’m not fat! I’m evolved!” It does feel good to know I’d out-last all those skinny island people on Lost. Just me and Hurley picking our teeth. Hahaha.

Now for my update...This week was a hard week for me. I ate healthy, and exercised well, but we also had a lot of fun events. I’m not good at reigning myself in yet when we’re out with friends, or doing something special.

I did make some new changes for the better however that I’m really proud of:

-I looked at the nutritional chart when we went to Carls Jr this weekend and ordered the lowest calorie item they had; the grilled BBQ chicken sandwich on a wheat bun. I did have a few fries with it (only a few though w/o ketchup) and skipped the soda for bottled water. That’s a HUGE improvement over the 998calorie double western bacon burger that I usually get (and that’s just the calories for the burger! Forget about the medium fries and regular coke!)

-I ate breakfast every day. This is still hard for me, but I do notice a difference.

-I quit eating when I was full. Again, this is easier said than done!

-I worked my butt off, literally! Worked hard in the yard this weekend and did my exercises on my own. It felt good (but I still don’t like it and would rather sit around).

-I had water and diet coke at friends houses. We were social this weekend and I didn’t cave at all on drinks! I stuck with water and diet coke when we were out. No wine or regular soda! I even had carrotts and hummas (before some pizza) offered by one of my supportive girlfriends.

-I communicated openly with my husband. If he ate something in front of me, rather than just be strong, I shared how it was hard for me. It’s always harder to communicate openly, but worth it! We talked a lot this weekend and it was nice.

So, last week I was down to a total of 8lbs gone. Sadly, I gained 1 back since Friday night. But I’ll work that one back off and then some this week (even if it is my son’s birthday tomorrow).

Now my downfall for the week:

-Craving eating. I’m usually ok with this, but this week I was like a pregnant woman! If someone said “Doritos”, my mouth would water and I would have to have one. It was crazy! And no, I’m not pregnant, just fat.

-I had too much pizza.

-Not sweating enough. Even though I exercised, I don’t think I pushed myself hard enough.

-Portion size. I did ok with this, but less great over the weekend. I have to watch this much better this week.

-Not enough snacking. I let myself get too hungry (then my portions grew). I also need to eat more fruit.

So, plenty to work on this week. My new suit came and it’s really cute. I have 2months before vacation to get my stamina up and some more lbs. off. For now, I’m happy with the 7lbs gone, but ready for more this week!