Days until my wedding: 114

I have now been working out with my trainer at WRS Athletic Club, Gretchen Chiles, for about a week and a half.  I have lost 11 pounds so far.  And while that is great, I know that I could do better.  The workouts have been great and I know I'm getting the job done at the gym.  It's the nutrition side that I am struggling with. 

Gretchen has been amazing with me so far.  She is so patient with me as I learn all of these new exercises and she always has such a positive attitude.  That's very helpful for me.  In fact, on Wednesday, I "hit the wall" for the first time.  I felt like I was spent.  If I had been working out by myself, I probably would have just gone home.  But luckily, with Gretchen pushing me, going home just wasn't an option.

All my life I've eaten like a guy (pizza, burgers, sweets, that sort of thing).  I'm trying to change that, and I've done a pretty good job during the week, but I've struggled on the weekend.  I'm pretty sure a hot dog with cheese isn't exactly what Gretchen has in mind when she tells me to start eating better.

One habit that I have been able to kick is my addiction to sodas.  I used to drink about four or five regular (not diet) cokes a day.  Since I started working out, I've only had one or two real cokes in ten days.  I know that's a very good thing, and honestly, it hasn't been that hard to stop.

That's all for now .. wish me luck this weekend as I try to keep on eating better.  The wedding isn't that far off!